Catholic Charities in Dutchess (Poughkeepsie)
provides accurate and timely information and referrals and will help act as service advocate in times of family crisis. Other direct services are case management/service coordination, emergency assistance (rent, utilities, transportation, food, clothing), benefit screening, entitlement assistance and more.
    Catholic Charities also provides food stamps outreach and application assistance to Dutchess residents. Staff will help individuals determine if they are eligible, help fill out applications and assist in gathering supporting documentation to be submitted to their local food stamps office. Catholic Charities participates in the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) through a grant received by Hunger Solutions of NYS, USDA/FNS and NYSOTDA. Services are available in English and Spanish. For further information, please contact Mary L. Marshall or Elena Dalia.
(845) 452-1400

The Catholic Charities of New York
HELP (888) 744-7900
Offices:(212) 371-1000 ext 2051

The St. Vincent de Paul Society
offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or through direct dollar or in-kind service.
(845) 227-7863

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance
is a national program sponsored by America’s pharmaceutical research companies to help patients in need access prescription medicines.
(888)477-2669 or www.pparx.org

Home Energy Telephone Numbers:
HEAP (800) 342-3009
Community Action Partnership (845) 452-5104
Central Hudson Consumer Outreach (845) 486-3000
Social Services (845) 486-3000

Fidelis Care
is a ministry especially for those who lack adequate healthcare. The organization promotes quality accessible care and services for all.
(888) 343-3547

My Benefits Website
My benefits allows users to anonymously see if they are eligible for food stamps, home energy assistance, school breakfast and lunch meals, federal and state earned income tax credit and WIC (women, infants and children). Applications can be downloaded, and the status of the completed applications can be tracked. www.mybenefits.ny.gov 

RebuildingTogether Dutchess County
This program was formerly known as “Christmas In April” and does major home repairs for low-income families.
(845) 454-7310

Heroes at Home
a program for military people, veterans and their families, works in conjunction with Rebuilding Together.
(845) 454-7310

Hopewell Reformed Church
provide home services for low-income, senior or disabled people at little or no cost.
(845) 221-9542 

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