Here is a list of community organizations which serve the residents of Ossining, Tarrytown, Peekskill and the surrounding areas:
Multiple Services
Lifting Up Westchester
Soup kitchen, men’s and women’s shelters, housing services, outreach to the elderly and disabled, day camp for homeless children, after-school tutoring, vocational training, social and informational programs for developmentally disabled individuals and their families.
914.949.3098
https://www.liftingupwestchester.org/
Family Ties of Westchester
Support services to families of children with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges in Westchester County.
Ossining Office: 914-941-3461
Westchester County Social Services
Temporary financial assistance, homeless services, foster care, child services, adoption
Peekskill District Office: 914-995-3333
General Information: 914-995-5000
Emergency Assistance: 914-995-6055
WestCOP – Westchester Community Opportunity Program
Mobilize and efficiently manage resources through partnerships and collaborations to help the low-income and at-risk populations in the Hudson Valley region to achieve greater self-sufficiency. Programs include Early Childhood Development, veterans support services, victims’ assistance and others.
914-592-5600
Family Services of Westchester County
FSW provides mental health and social services that strengthen and support families, children and individuals at every stage of their lives. FSW offers a broad range of innovative programs custom designed to meet their particular needs through twelve locations throughout Westchester County, including eight Family Mental Health Centers. Programs include Big Brothers Big Sisters, Older Adults, Family Support, Head Start, HIV/AIDS and more.
Sleepy Hollow Office: 914-631-2022
The Salvation Army, Tarrytown
Various community services for youth and adults including food & nutrition programs, emergency financial assistance, boys & girls club, casework services amongst others.
Tarrytown Corps: 914-631-3871
My Brother Vinny
Distribute food, clothing and furniture and housewares to US Veterans, outreach groups, shelters and families in Westchester County/vicinities
914-299-2106
WJCS – Westchester Jewish Community Services
Helping people of all ages cope with emotional, cognitive, environmental, physical, social and educational challenges.
914-761-0600
Food
Loaves and Fishes
Serves a hot meal to Ossining residents in need every Saturday evening
St Augustine Parish Office: 914-941-0067
New Beginnings Food Pantry
Provides direct assistance to homeless families and individuals by providing them with immediate basic household needs and food as they make the transition to permanent housing.
Ossining Open Door Health Center – Lower level
165 Main Street
Ossining, NY 10562
914-923-4889
Hours: Mon 9:30AM-12:30PM
Star of Bethlehem Soup Kitchen
304 Spring Street
Ossining
914-941-9682
Hours: Mon – Fri 11:00AM -12:45PM
(closed July and August)
Community Food Pantry of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown
The Christ Church
43 South Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
914-631-6152
Hours: 2nd Thursday of the Month 8:30-10:30 AM and 6:00-7:00 PM
Tarrytown C.O.C. Food Pantry
105 Wildey Street
Tarrytown, NY 10591
914-631-7340
Hours: Tuesday from 10AM-1PM; On Call
Emergency bags Mon thru Fri 9AM-5PM
Tarrytown C.O.C. Hot Meals Soup Kitchen
105 Wildey Street
Tarrytown, NY 10591
914-631-7340
Hours: Thursday 4:30PM – 7:00PM
Croton-Cortlandt Food Pantry
The food pantry serves the entire town and villages of Croton, Cortlandt, Montrose, Buchanan, and Verplanck, as well as the city of Peekskill. They are located at the Holy Name of Mary Church in Croton on Hudson NY.
Hours: Sat 10:00 AM- Noon
914-236-0290
https://www.foodpantryincroton.org/
St Ann’s Food Pantry
St Ann’s Church
25 Eastern Ave, Ossining, NY 10562
914-941-2556
https://st-anns.com/
Harvest Time Food Pantry
The Family Resource Center of Peekskill, Inc
1000 Orchard Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
914-739-0411
Hours: Mon – Friday; Noon – 4PM
Fred’s Pantry
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
137 North Division St.
Peekskill, NY 10566
914-736-2636
Hours: Saturday 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Client-choice Food Pantry
https://www.stpeterspeekskill.org/community/fred-s-food-pantry/
Salvation Army Peekskill Soup Kitchen
117 Nelson Avenue
Peekskill, NY 10566
914-737-0280
Hours: Mon-Fri; 11:30AM – 12:30PM
Food Banks
Click here to find a food bank in Westchester County near you.
Medical
Open Door
Open Door sees their primary mission as keeping the people of Westchester and Putnam Counties healthy and strong, regardless of their ability to pay.
914-941-1263
https://www.opendoormedical.org/
Housing
IFCA
IFCA is committed to providing quality housing at affordable prices so that people who work and contribute to our communities can afford to live in them.
914-941-5252
http://www.ifcany.org/
S.H.O.R.E.
SHORE/ICARE is dedicated to addressing the critical needs of homeless families in Westchester by providing and maintaining permanent homes where they can thrive in a healthy and safe environment.
55 South Broadway
Tarrytown, NY
914-328-1896
https://www.shelteringthehomeless.org/
My Sister’s Place
My Sisters’ Place strives to end domestic violence and human trafficking by providing free education, outreach, and confidential supportive and legal services, throughout Westchester County, NY.
24/7 Hotline: 1-800-298-7233
http://mspny.org/
Jan Peek House
Housing for the Homeless
200 North Water Street, Peekskill, N.Y.
914-736-2636.
https://www.chhop.org/our-services
The Bridge Fund
The Bridge Fund helps to prevent homelessness for vulnerable, working poor individuals and families who are threatened with the loss of their housing, but often do not qualify for emergency government assistance.
Call 914-949-8146 for a referral
http://thebridgefund.org/westchester/
Furniture Sharehouse
Provides individuals and families with basic household furnishings free of charge, from public donations of furniture.
914-834-1294
http://www.furnituresharehouse.org/
Financial
Ossining Micro Fund
Small loans at zero percent interest for emergencies
347-746-9446
http://www.ossiningmicrofund.org/
Farmers Insurance
Michael Reggina
23 Purdy Ave, Rye NY 10580
Office: 914-481-4277
Cell: 203-948-8443
Email: mreggina@farmersagent.com
https://agents.farmers.com/ny/rye/michael-reggina
Rey Insurance Agency
Laura Rey Iannarelli
219 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow NY 10591
Office: 914-631-7628
Email: Service@reyinsurance.com
https://www.reyinsurance.com/
Unified Retirement Planning Group
59 Sunset Dr, Unit 101A,
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
Office: 914-432-5800
Email: Service@reyinsurance.com
https://www.myurpg.com/
Charter Oak Financial
Peter Marengo
203-288-5700
Legal
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Free civil legal services for those who cannot afford an attorney
1-877-574-8529
http://www.lshv.org/
Pace Women’s Justice Center
PWJC provides free legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse serving Westchester and Putnam Counties. PWJC helps individuals navigate the legal system and obtain services related to divorce, custody, support, financial exploitation, public benefits, and housing. Telephone interviews with an attorney or qualified law student.
Free Walk-In Legal Clinic
Pace Law School
78 North Broadway
White Plains, NY 10603
Phone: 914-422-4188
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
https://law.pace.edu/wjc
My Sister’s Place Center for Legal Services
Family Law Services; Immigration Services; Human trafficking Services; and Impact Litigation Services.
914-683-1333
https://mspny.org/legal-services
Disabled and Elderly
The Arc
Supporting children, teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum, and their families
914-949-9300
Crisis Hotline: 914.949.8200
http://www.arcwestchester.org
Saint Theresa’s
Transportation for seniors
914-747-3363
http://sainttheresa.org/newsandevents/outreachministry.html
DOROT Westchester
DOROT works with older adults who range in age from 60 to over 100. Their in-home and community programs bring vital services and companionship to those who have difficulty leaving home without support.
914-485-8354
https://www.dorotusa.org/