Other Support Services

The United Way 2-1-1 Helpline is a free, confidential, multilingual service to assist the public in finding the answers to a variety of Health and Human Services related questions. All you have to do is dial 2-1-1.

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The Rockland County Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a wide range of eligibility programs and services to families and individuals to assist them in meeting their basic needs for food, shelter and medical care.

If you do not meet our geographical eligibility requirements, please visit Rockland Hunger to find a pantry in your area.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. SNAP helps low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families. Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household size, income and other factors.

Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland (CCCSR) provides quality human services to any resident of Rockland County who needs help - non-Catholic and Catholics alike. They work to assure that the needy and vulnerable in Rockland have the basic necessities of life – food, shelter, and emergency assistance in times of crisis. 

Monthly food vouchers, nutrition education, health screenings, farmers’ market coupons, breastfeeding support for pregnant women, infants, children age 4 and under who qualify.

The United Way of Rockland County (UWRC) is a reflection of United Way Worldwide (UWW) and the numerous other branches throughout the world. UWRC shares the vision of all the fellow branches to achieve positive outcomes for our communities’ education, financial stability, and health through collaboration.

Founded in 2011, Rockland Community Against Hunger, RCAH, is a collaborative of non-profits and government agencies working together to provide food to over 40 food pantries & meal programs in Rockland County, NY.

Helping Hands provides hot and cold food, clothing, and hygiene supplies & services, and advocates for its constituents by connecting them with providers of housing, medical, mental health, addiction, and immigration services.

Meals on Wheels Mission is to enhance the wellness of Rockland’s older adults and their families by providing services that support their safety, independence and health.

Center for Safety & Change provides critical services and support to women and all victims and survivors of gender-based violence and other crimes while working toward justice by creating social change.