Emergency Food Aid and Pantry

The Regional Economic Community Action Program, Inc. (RECAP (845) 342-3978) offers several resources for people who need help with food. They include holiday meals as well as the Continuing Care/Community Service Program. This will assists individuals and families by providing ongoing food aid, while at the same time the community action agency will work with the family to improve their financial situation. The Emergency Food Pantry provides qualified individuals with an emergency food package, and the program is targeted at those in need of food who have exhausted all other resources, including other local programs. The agency will provide food for the applicant as well as their household.

Housing and Rent Assistance

For people who are facing an eviction, that may need mortgage help, or who are currently homeless, they have options as well. The Regional Economic Community Action Program, Inc. may also be able to help here as well. The agency administers several different housing programs for low to moderate income people, as well as the homeless. They can also refer people to other programs that can provide them with cash grants and other forms of assistance.

Some commonest include rental assistance as well as employment and job training opportunities. Counselors can also refer people to New York mortgage programs. The extent of the housing services offered for those who need help is incredible.

You can contact the Regional Economic Community Action Program, Inc. (RECAP) in Middletown New York at (845) 342-3978 to learn more about these or other assistance programs.

 

 

Emergency crisis and financial assistance in Orange County New York

Grant Episcopal Church Guild of St. Margarets, which is based in Middletown and can be reached at 845-344-0569, provides help. Get a short term loan to pay rent, and other assistance such as clothing, food, and other community based programs.

Catholic Charities of Orange County. This agency offers services and resources to families and individuals including emergency financial assistance for paying rent and housing expenses, heating and utilities, transportation, offers free food and clothing limited by available resources entitlement assistance, and advocacy programs. In addition, for utilities, people and individuals must apply first with HEAP energy bill assistance, then with Salvation Army's Good Neighbor Fund and if that is not sufficient to pay their energy bill, only then can they apply through Catholic Charities will help only for one month of bills. Call the Newburgh New York agency at 845-561-3452.

Salvation Army of Orange County - Provides numerous assistance programs including a one-time grant for electric customers heating fuel customers, free food, clothing, Angel Tree, Christmas and Thanksgiving meals, counseling, and community services. Call 845-856-3214

Sacred Heart Activity Center – This not for profit provides Orange County New York residents a variety of services. Individuals and families may qualify for emergency assistance for paying rent, heating bills, utilities, clothing, transportation, food and get referrals to for government programs, child care, and other local charities. Some of the programs are last resort, so people can apply only if they have applied for help from other organizations first. 319 Broadway, Newburgh, New York 12550, call 845-561-3452

Orange County Department Of Social Services DSS - Newburgh and Middletown – They administer both the Regular and Emergency HEAP programs. The energy program can help low income families, seniors and individuals with paying heating, energy, and electric bills. They also offer a Furnace Repair/Replacement component of HEAP. This government agency is overall a great place to learn about other options if you are facing a hardship. For example, they can refer people to local food pantries, Section 8 housing, rental programs, health clinics and medications, and much more. 141 Broadway, Newburgh, New York 12550, call 845-568-5100

Orange County Office For The Aging – This is another agency to turn to. Programs focus on senior citizens. They also administer the HEAP program for seniors. Can also direct senior citizens and elderly to various other resources, such as community clinics, Medicaid, Medicare, or other government health programs. May be able to provide advice on arranging home food deliveries, as well as where to turn to for prescription drugs. 18 Seward Avenue, 2nd Floor, Middletown, New York 10940, call 845-615-3700

Food pantries, groceries, and household items

The following agencies may be able to offer help in Goshen, Middletown, and in other areas on Orange Count. Call them to get the specifics and details of the assistance programs they offer. Find information on other food assistance programs.

New Prospect Reformed Church - Pine Bush NY 845-744-3390

Trinity United Methodist Church - Food pantry and thrift store. Accepts donations. Newburgh NY 845-562-0914

Saint Patricks Church - Hot meals and soup kitchen. Newburgh. Dial 845-561-0885.

 

 

Foreclosure and debt reduction programs and services

Pathstone of Orange County New York (phone 845-298-8998 and is located in Wappingers Falls) provide local homeowners with free foreclosure counseling. The programs are available for borrowers who are having trouble making their monthly mortgage payments. Counselors from the agency can also help borrowers understand their budget issues, the mortgage details, enter into debt reduction programs and deal with the process of foreclosure and their rights during the process. When appropriate, and at the borrowers request, housing counselors from Pathstone can enter into negotiations and settlements with their lender to modify their current home loan mortgage so that they can become current on their loans and afford to pay the mortgage into the foreseeable future.