Syracuse Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Syracuse, New York that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the New York page.
Legal aid
| Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (LASMNY) | Free civil legal help |
|---|---|
| Website | lasmny.org |
| Phone | (315) 703-6600 |
| Address | 221 S. Warren Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 |
| Hours | Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York provides free civil legal help to low-income people across Central New York, including help with family matters, housing, public benefits and orders of protection.1
| Hiscock Legal Aid Society | Free legal help in Onondaga County |
|---|---|
| Website | hlalaw.org |
| Phone | (315) 422-8191 |
| Address | 351 South Warren Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Hiscock Legal Aid Society provides free legal help to people in need in Onondaga County and the surrounding region. Its civil cases cover divorce, domestic violence, landlord and tenant disputes, foreclosure and unemployment benefits, and it handles Family Court and immigration cases.2
Food
| Food Bank of Central New York | Regional food bank |
|---|---|
| Website | foodbankcny.org |
| Phone | (315) 437-1899 |
| Address | 7066 Interstate Island Road, Syracuse, NY 13209 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Food Bank of Central New York distributes food through partner pantries, soup kitchens and shelters across Central New York. Its website has a food finder to locate a pantry near you. It does not hand out food directly to the public at its warehouse.3
| Syracuse Northeast Community Center | Food pantry and basic needs help |
|---|---|
| Website | snccsyr.org |
| Phone | (315) 472-6343 |
| Address | 716 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13203 |
| Hours | Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Thursday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Syracuse Northeast Community Center runs a free food pantry for neighbors in need. Bring an ID, a piece of mail to verify your address, and a bag to carry food home.4
Social services
| Catholic Charities of Onondaga County | Emergency help and social services |
|---|---|
| Website | ccoc.us |
| Phone | (315) 424-1800 |
| Address | 1654 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13204 |
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County helps people in need regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or nationality, serving more than 17,000 people each year.5
| The Salvation Army, Syracuse Area Services | Emergency and practical assistance |
|---|---|
| Website | syracuseny.salvationarmy.org |
| Phone | (315) 475-1688 |
| Address | 677 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 |
The Salvation Army Syracuse Area Services provides emergency and practical assistance for people living near or below the poverty level, including a food pantry, help with housing, health insurance enrollment and case management.6
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Syracuse office . ↩
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Hiscock Legal Aid Society, Home page . The address and phone number appear in the footer of the society’s own job posting . ↩
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Food Bank of Central New York, Community Programs and Food & Fund Drives . ↩
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Syracuse Northeast Community Center, Home page and Basic Needs Program . ↩
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Catholic Charities of Onondaga County, Home page . The phone number and address are confirmed in the New York State Education Department listing for the organization, Catholic Charities of Onondaga County, Dorothy Day House . ↩
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The Salvation Army Syracuse Area Services, Emergency & Practical Assistance Services and Locations . ↩
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- Ada Hu