Wappingers Falls
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Local offices in Wappingers Falls
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Village Water Department
2582 South Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Help here
- Water service and billsContact the Water Department about village water service, payments, and account questions.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wappingersfallsny.gov
Utilities · City office
Town Water and Sewer Department
20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Help here
- Water and sewer billsContact the department about town water and sewer bills, payments, and account changes.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwappingerny.gov
Older adults · City office
Wappinger Town Senior Center
20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Help here
- Senior activities and programsTown residents age 60 and older can join activities and programs at the Senior Center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwappingerny.gov
State office · State office
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Wappingers Falls Office
29 Marshall Road, Suite 3B, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the DMV office for driver license, identification, registration, and title services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.ny.gov
Library · Regional office
Grinnell Public Library District
2642 East Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use public computers, and attend programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on grinnell-library.org
Local office · City office
Village Hall
2582 South Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Help here
- Village services and paymentsVisit or call Village Hall for village services, forms, and help with payments.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wappingersfallsny.gov
Local office · City office
Wappinger Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Help here
- Town government servicesVisit Town Hall for town clerk, tax, court, and other town services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwappingerny.gov
Village of Wappingers Falls website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wappingers Falls
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
965 Albany Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12110
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County, Inc.
77 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Dutchess County
Wappingers Falls is in Dutchess County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services
60 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Help here
- Public assistance and SNAPAsk about SNAP, temporary cash assistance, and emergency aid.
- Emergency housing and HEAPGet help finding emergency housing or paying heating costs through HEAP.
- Child care assistanceAsk whether you qualify for help paying for child care.
- MedicaidGet help with Medicaid coverage through the county office.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dutchessny.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Sun River Health WIC, Poughkeepsie
29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ny.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Sun River Health WIC, Beacon
6 Henry Street, Beacon, NY 12508
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ny.gov
Housing authority · City office
Poughkeepsie Housing Authority
4 Howard Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Help here
- Public housing and rental vouchersAsk about public housing and Housing Choice Voucher assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on poughkeepsiehousingauthority.org
Housing authority · City office
City of Beacon Housing Authority
1 Forrestal Heights, Beacon, NY 12508
Help here
- Public housing and vouchersApply for affordable housing or a housing voucher through the Beacon Housing Authority.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on beaconhousingauthority.org
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211 Hudson Valley
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online for local help with food, housing, health, legal, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211hudsonvalley.org
New York programs by kind of help
These are run by New York and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way 211 Hudson Valley
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988