Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) - Free civil legal civil services for those who cannot afford a lawyer, also children's advocacy, veterans & families, elder law, disability advocacy and more . You can call them at 877-574-8529.
Area Food Pantries- Get a list of food pantries in our area, this list was updated on 2020.
Food Bank of the Hudson Valley - List of food banks in the area and list of other resources and information
Fidelis Care NY - Call 800-860-8707 for more information on affordable health care. Enroll online www.FidelisCare.org.
Our local representative is Carl Garofolo Jr. and you can reach him at 845-483-1292 ext. 25111.
Tax Preparation - Call 211 to make your appointment for Free Tax Preparation and Free E-Filing. AARP membership is NOT required to receive service and NO Age Restrictions. Visit AARPFoundation.orgfor tax site locations. This volunteer-run tax preparation service is offered to low and moderate income taxpayers.
Child Care Council - Dutchess County resources for families, providers and finding child care.
myBenefits.ny.gov- Are you working but having a hard time making ends meet?
Rebuilding Together- Bringing volunteers and communities together to revitalize homes, assuring that qualified homeowners live independently in a warm, safe and dry environment.
Hudson Valley Community Services (HVCS) - Provide case management for people on medicaid with on-going medical conditions.
Visit HudsonValleyCS.org for more information.
Food Sustainability - Learn about sustainable food practices, environmental degradation and food security.
MassTimes.org- Find a church nearby in your travels.
United Way of Dutchess County- Get information and help on healthcare, prescriptions, fuel/energy fund and a list of other resource.
You can also call them at 845-473-1500.
Community Action Partnership for Dutchess Country (CAPDC) - *NEW* Family resources available including tax preparation, emergency HEAP, household budgeting education, one-time utility & rent assistance, dress for success, health insurance assistance, employment
assistance and more. Visit https://www.DutchessCap.org
Catholic Charities - Get help from agencies and other resources listed on this site: HEAP, SNAP, family crisis, Deaf Center, CYO, workshops & ohers.
Local office CCCSDC: 218 Church Street Poughkeepsie 12601 845-452-1400 CatholicCharities-DutchessCounty.org
Food Expiration App - USDA launch app to help understand, for example "use by" and "sell by" dates, and reduce food waste.
Habitat Dutchess Restore - Donate or purchase new and used furniture, appliances and surplus building materials.
Medical Loan Closet **NEW - Poughkeepsie Reformed Church's Anne Hartwell Medical Equipment Loan Closet.
Check medical devices/equipment inventory or if you want to donate see contact information .
Mid-HudsonLoveINC.org- Network of Christians from many churches working together to help local people in need. For furniture donations call 845-471--0102 or go to the website on "how to donate a product" under Get Involvded or email Furniture@MHLinc.org
The Barn Thrift Shop or Barn Again Store - Buy or donate clothe, furniture, toys, dinning/kitchen items & more. The stores raise funds for
non-denominational Christian ministries. Pleasant Valley & Poughkeepsie locations: 845-635-9630, 845-473-1501 www.TheBarnThriftShop.com