Community Services

Our Community Services program offers support in times of crisis with services that address basic needs. The program combines a food pantry with the resources of a Benefits Access Program and Advocacy Clinic to help families move toward stability.

Impact Statement

$ 0 M

Secured in Tax Refunds for over 2,600 Residents

$ 0 M

Secured in Public Benefits for 1,155 Residents

0 +

Meals provided by Food Pantry

0

Immigrants connected to legal services

Free resources at our Community Services Program include:

  • CFL Food Pantry
    • Our food pantry with emergency food packages including dry and canned goods and fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables.
    • Food Pantry Hours:
      • Tuesday through Thursday: 1 pm – 4pm.
      • First come, first serve while supplies last.
  • Benefits Access Program (Formerly Single Stop)
    • We offer benefits screenings and application assistance for SNAP/Food Stamps and WIC, health insurance, unemployment, housing, disability, and other benefits.
  • Healthcare Assistance
    • Representatives can provide assistance with healthcare programs like Qualified Health Plan, Child Health Plus and Medicare.
  • Advocacy Clinic
    • We provide assistance with issues such as public benefits, healthcare, housing, utilities, taxes and immigration.
  • Legal Assistance
    • Services for immigration, family, housing, bankruptcy, and education.
  • Financial Counseling
    • This includes credit reports, credit counseling and debt management, reduction in credit card payments, settlements, student loan financing, and identity theft.
  • VITA Tax-Filing
    • Free services are available to families with incomes of $93,000/year or less in 2024 and individuals with incomes of $65,000/year or less in 2024. In-person services are available by appointment only beginning January 27th and 28th, 2025. 
    • If you would like to file your taxes yourself online for free, you can use OLT linked here:
    • If you have any questions or concerns, you can call 929-480-7175 for additional information.
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  • Self-Employed Tax Program (SETP)
    • SETP offers year-round free resources including specialized tax prep, workshops and group sessions, one-on-one consultations, toolkits and more. If you work for yourself as a freelancer, gig worker, or small business owner, you need to file taxes annually and make estimated payments quarterly. Our Tax Preparers are here to help.
      • Appointments from January 23rd through April 15th are available during the following days/times:
        • Tuesday-Friday: 11am-7pm
        • Saturday: 9am-5pm
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Impact Statement

$ 0 M

Secured in Tax Refunds for 2,500 Residents

$ 0 M

Secured in Public Benefits for 2,500 Residents

0

Meals provided by Food Pantry

0

Immigrants connected to legal services