Local Resources
Do you need some assistance with housing or are you in search of a hot meal? This guide lists resources that are in or around the Port Jefferson Area and are here to help.
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The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI)
HWCLI is a regional, nonprofit umbrella organization for health and human service providers. We are dedicated to improving the lives of Long Island’s most vulnerable residents by responding to their needs through the promotion and development of public policies and direct services. The organization can help with NYS health insurance enrollment, SNAP enrollment, emergency rental assistance, among other items.
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Soup Kitchens
Island Heart Food Pantry
645 Middle Country Road
Middle Island, NY 11953
Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Welcome Friends Soup Kitchen
Mondays 5:45 PM
Christ Church Episcopal
Barnum Avenue
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Van pick up is at 5:15 PM at the Port Jefferson LIRR station- will deliver guests to church in time for dinner and will bring them back to the train station after dinner.
Tuesdays 5:45 PM
Christ Church Methodist
Old Town Road
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Van pick up is at 5:15 PM at the Port Jefferson LIRR station- will deliver guests to church in time for dinner and will bring them back to the train station after dinner.
Wednesdays 5:45 PM
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Route 112
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
No pick up since church is within walking distance from Port Jefferson LIRR station.
Fridays 5:45 PM
First Presbyterian Church
Main Street
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Van pick up is at 5:15 PM at the Port Jefferson LIRR station- will deliver guests to church in time for dinner and will bring them back to the train station after dinner.
Sundays 1:00 PM Lunch
St Paul’s Lutheran Church
Route 112
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
No pick up since church is within walking distance from Port Jefferson LIRR station.
Saint Gerard Majella Soup Kitchen
Terryville Road
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Thursdays 6:00 PM
St. James Roman Catholic Church Soup Kitchen
Route 25A
Setauket, NY 11733
Sundays 5:00 PM Dinner
Food Pantries
Elijah’s Pantry- Food Pantry-Full Gospel Christian Center
415 Old Town Road
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
631-928-6100
Food Pantry Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Infant Jesus Church Social Ministries
110 Hawkins Street
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
631-928-0447
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 10 AM – 12 PM and 1 – 3 PM
Food Pantry Hours:
Tuesday 10 AM – 12 PM: Women and Children only
Thursdays 10 AM – 12 PM: Open to all
Lighthouse Mission: Food Outreach
Port Jefferson Station Food Outreach Location
499 Main Street/Route 112
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Look for a Lighthouse Mission Truck parked in the parking lot between Enterprise Car and 7-11
Thursdays 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Please come dressed to be outside. Truck comes rain or shine and delivers bread, non-perishable foods and clothing.
Saint Gerard Majella Catholic Church Food Pantry
300 Terryville Road
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
631-473-2900
Food Pantry Hours:
Monday – Thursday 10 AM – 12 PM and 1 – 3 PM
Saint James Catholic Church Food Pantry
Route 25A
Setauket, NY 11733
Provides canned/non-perishable goods, breads, milk and juice.
Food Pantry Hours:
Wednesdays 10 AM – 12 PM and Sundays 5 PM during the Soup Kitchen
Clothing and other Household Needs
Infant Jesus Free Store
110 Hawkins Street
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Includes: clothing, shoes for men, women, and children as well as household goods provided free of charge to those in need
Free Store Hours (Food pantry is also held at the same time)
Tuesday 10 AM – 12 PM – Women and Children only
Thursdays 10 AM – 12 PM – Open to all
Open Door Exchange
Offers furniture and other home goods to those in need
Warehouse location:
200 Wilson Street
Building G
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Office: 631-751-0176
Warehouse Hours
Mondays and Wednesdays 10 AM – 12:00 PM
Fridays 1 – 3 PM
2 Saturdays per month 9:30 – 11:30 AM
It is requested that caseworkers in get in touch first. After that the client can call and give their name, contact information, and referring agency. A volunteer will call back to schedule an appointment to select furniture in the warehouse.
Saint Gerard Majella Thrift Shop
(on church premises)
300 Terryville Road
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
631-473-2900
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 AM – 4 PM Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM
Will give clothing and household items free of charge based on need.
Port Jefferson Station residents/parishioners can speak to someone directly at the Church to receive assistance. Others who are in need must present a letter from their church stating what is required to receive assistance.
Saint James Roman Catholic Church
Route 25A
Setauket, NY 11733
Has clothing for men, women, and children available.
Hours: Wednesdays 10 AM – 12 PM (at the same time as the Food Pantry is open)
Sundays 5 PM (during the soup kitchen)
Can be open by appointment but please call 631-941-4141 and speak with Outreach to make arrangements
Shelters and Housing Assistance
Brighter Tomorrows
PO Box 706
Shirley, NY 11967
631-395-1801
24 hour hotline: 631-395-1800
NYS licensed secure domestic violence shelter offers clients the opportunity to begin to recover from their abuse in a safe, structured environment.
Emergency Housing Service of Department of Social Services
(individuals who are current clients must provide their case number)
Please call 631-854-9935 Monday-Friday 8 AM – 3 PM
Please call 631-854-9100 Monday- Friday after 4:30 PM and weekends, and holidays
Coram Office Direct line: 631-854-2300 or Riverhead: 631-852-3500
Hands Across Long Island
159 Brightside Avenue
Central Islip, NY 11722
631-234-1925
Provides assistance in finding housing for individuals with mental health issues.
Hope House Ministries
1 High Street
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
631-928-2377
Various residences are available to provide shelter as well as assistance and counseling.
Long Island Coalition for the Homeless
Requests that individuals get in touch with Department of Social Services first to get assistance with shelter. Other homeless issues please contact Patricia Martin 631-464-4314 ext. 114
Pax Christi Hospitality Center (part of the Hope House network)
255 Oakland Avenue
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
631-928-9108
Provides temporary shelter for men ages 16 and up. Other services offered include food, social services, and other assistance as needed.
Hotlines
Brighter Tomorrows (Domestic Violence): New York State licensed 19-bed domestic violence shelter offering counseling, on-site legal advocacy, transitional housing for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking victims, and women recently released from jail, and a recovery home for women who have completed an inpatient drug and alcohol program.
24/7 Hotline: 631-395-1800
Crisis Text Line: Helps individuals in crisis by connecting them with a compassionate trained listener through a toll-free texting service. CTL is available nationwide and 24/7.
Text: “CTL” to 741741
Long Island Against Domestic Violence: Provides crisis intervention, information on options and linkage to all our services. Spanish speaking counselors available and translation services for over 100 other languages is available 24 hours a day. The hotline can provide access to the Safe Harbor Shelter.
24/7 Hotline: 631-666-8833
Long Island Coalition for the Homeless: LICH educates the public and advocates for the development of three types of housing: emergency, transitional and permanent low cost.
Hotline: 631-464-4314 ext. 118
Long Island Crisis Center: If you are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of support, know that you are not alone. Long Island Crisis Center’s highly-trained counselors are standing by, ready to listen — any problem, any time, anyone.
24/7 Hotline: 516-826-0244
Long Island 2-1-1: A partnership between United Way of Long Island and Middle Country Public Library, 2-1-1 Long Island is a free, non-emergency information and referral service that connects Long Island residents to health and human services they may need on a daily basis or during a disaster.
7 days/ 8 AM – 8 PM Hotline 1-888-774-7633 or just dial 211
Mental Health Helpline: Provides information and referrals to community resources for persons living with mental illness, their families, and service providers.
Hotline: 631-226-3900
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
24/7 Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Nassau Suffolk Law Services: The Center’s Helpline provides phone support to community advocates so they may effectively assist their clients in welfare, housing, access to health care, disability issues, and other legal matters.
Hotline: 631-232-2400
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Anyone affected by sexual assault, whether it happened to you or someone you care about, can find support on the National Sexual Assault Hotline.
24/7 Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Response Crisis Center/Suffolk County Crisis Hotline: If you are in crisis, in need of support or resources, or if you are feeling suicidal, we are here.
24/7 Hotline: 631-751-7500
Trevor Project: Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
TrevorLifeLine: A crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available.
24/7 Hotline: 1-866-488-7386
TrevorText: A confidential and secure resource that provides live help for LGBTQ youth with a trained specialist, over text messages.
Text “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200. Standard text messaging rates apply. Available M-F 3 PM – 10 PM EST / Noon – 7 PM PT
Veterans Crisis Line: Connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available.
24/7 Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
Text Message: 838255
VIBS (Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk): Assists the survivors of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault. Telephone counseling, information, referrals, and access to Rape Crisis Counselors and SAFE Centers. TTC available for deaf and hearing impaired clients.
24/7 Hotline: 31-360-3606
*This information is subject to change at any time at the discretion of the organization and as such, may not be accurate*