Assistance programs in Otsego and Delaware County.
Find where to get help with bills, including rent and utilities, in the Otsego County NY area, including Delaware County. Find charities, churches and government organizations that give out free food, grant money, and other support for people in a crisis. Get financial help in your area of Otsego and Delaware County.
Emergency financial help for rent, bills, and food
The Regional Food Bank of Northeast New York supports local pantries and churches in Delaware County. They also work with the Emergency Food Pantry Network, as noted below. Normally up to 4 days worth of groceries may be provided to those without money or food for their families. Dial 607-746-1685 for information, with the location of 35430 NY-10, Hamden, NY 13782.
Some of the pantries, often partnering with the community action agency (see below) provide a hot, nutritious noon time meal to senior citizens. If you can’t make it to a site, then home delivered meals are available as well.
Community action agencies support the low income and people facing poverty. There are two separate non-profits to call, depending on what county you live in the
- Emergency services are offered, usually by referrals. Financial help, including grant money, is for families and individuals faced with a crisis. The case worker can advise people of various resources, including rent relief programs in the Oneonta NY area, energy help from HEAP benefit and other assistance. A community action agency also processes applications other benefits.
- Family development and self-sufficiency is for low income families. Learn about job training in the Otsego County region, sign up for credit repair workshops, and similar support. There are also opportunities such as job information for introverted people.
- Children of income eligible families can apply for Head Start. It is a program created to help with and address emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs. It can provide kids food, parents help with daycare and other support.
- After school care is arranged in Otsego and Delaware County. It can be held in your home or school, and in some cases transportation may be provided. Components of it include.
- Free food from community action and nutrition programs, such as breakfast and lunch daily. Get information on a food pantry for groceries.
- Health care and education. Attention for medical needs includes free dental, medical, mental health and nutrition care.
- Weatherization applications are processed by the community action agency. This federal program is also created as a means of improving the heating efficiency of homes.
- Wheels to Work is a free transportation program that can help income eligible households. Cars may be provided to help them get to and from work. It can pay for the repair, purchase, or even registration of a car. Learn more on Ways - Wheels to Work.
There are multiple locations depending on the county. The Opportunities for Otsego (OF), Inc. is located at 3 West Broadway, Oneonta, New York 13820-2552. Call (607) 433-8000.The other location is Delaware Opportunities Inc. Address 35430 State Hwy. 10, Hamden, NY 13782-1112. Phone (607) 746-1600. Find more community action agency programs.
OFO also administers a separate list of services for residents of Otsego County only. One of the main objectives is to end the cycle of poverty and help families become self-sufficient. More on Opportunities for Otsego programs.
The Salvation Army of Otsego County as well as Oneonta provides a variety of assistance programs to the low-income, single parents and working poor. Emergency financial help with rent or electric bills can help residents facing imminent eviction or the homeless in Otsego or Delaware County. There are also homeless shelters as well as free motel vouchers.
- Other social services are provided too. The Salvation Army will provide free food from a pantry as well as meals from a soup kitchen. Or get seasonal help, ranging from free school supplies to Christmas toys, winter coats and more. The Salvation Army also arranges summer camps for kids and substance abuse counseling. The address is 25 River St, Oneonta, NY 13820. Call (607) 432-5960, or look here for rent help from NY Salvation Army.
Otsego Rural Housing Assistance provides a number of programs. There is information on home repairs, including USDA loans. Section 8 housing, including rental assistance subsidies are also offered. Housing and subsidized rent is offered using funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Very low income, formerly homeless and poor families can get help paying their rent. Section 8 in New York often has a waiting list, and staff from the Otsego County and Delaware area can help families navigate this process.
- Foreclosure and budgeting counseling workshops are offered in Otsego County. Specialists from the non-profit offer counseling for first time homebuyers and assistance in applying for mortgages. Click New York mortgage programs.
- Another program offered by the non-profit is the Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Program. It can help property owners make basic and emergency repairs to their home, with a focus on seniors and the disabled. The assistance may be offered in the form of a loan or grant.
Other help is offered too. The location is 140 County Highway 33W, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Call (607) 547-8839.
Office for Aging on Aging helps seniors and the disabled, including in Delaware County. Transportation is provided by to individuals or patients on Medicaid. The ride needs to be for health related appointments or emergencies. They also offer Meals on Wheels home delivery, applications to Medicare including Extra Help and grant money. The location is 197 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Call (607) 547- 4390.
Delaware County Office For Aging is for people over the age of 55 to 60. The center may serve congregate meals and hold activities for seniors, both recreational and others. So people can enjoy the company of others their age or take informational classes on programs such as Medicare. They also have referrals and information on financial assistance programs. Call (607) 832-5750, with the address at 97 Main St, Delhi, NY 13753.
Delaware County Department of Social Services can direct families to numerous government and public aid programs. Examples can include WIC, food stamps, or public housing. Medical needs can also be addressed, such as immunization as well as information on affordable health insurance. They are also a great place to learn about public health care or insurance plans, such as Medicaid. Call 607-832-5300, or find other help for financial needs.
Andes Presbyterian Church has a free food pantry open limited hours. The location is 70 Delaware Ave, Andes, NY 13731. Grocery boxes, hot meals, and holiday baskets too. Call (845) 676-4493
The United Ministry of Delhi has an emergency food pantry and distribution center. Free personal hygiene supplies in Delaware County too, or get cereal, baby formula and other goods from 1 Church St, Delhi, NY 13753. Dial (607) 746-2191
Catholic Charities of Delaware County and Otsego County are option. They offer emergency services, including for bills or rent, counseling, low cost legal aid and more. There is also help for single moms and the elderly. The locations for Delaware County are 21 Liberty St, Sidney, NY 13838. Dial (607) 604-4071. Other programs include Summer Food Service Program as well as transitional housing. The other site is at 176 Main Street, Oneonta, NY 13820. Call (607) 432-0061
Loaves & Fishes is at St. James Episcopal Church. There is free stuff given out, including clothes, a food pantry, and furniture or household goods. There is protein drinks, infant formula, and other goods from 305 Main St., Oneonta NY 13820. Call 607-432-1458
Presbyterian Church has a food bank at 25 Church St, Cooperstown, NY 13326. The hours are limited, and call (607) 547-8401 for details.
More places that help
People in need, whether of food, money to pay the bills, case management or other support have other options. The United Way of Otsego-Delaware County offers free referrals to many other emergency and long term financial resources. Call (607) 432-8006 for more referrals.
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