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Our Mission:

Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County aims to partner with individuals and families to eliminate poverty and identify the resources and opportunities available to them to enhance their self-reliance. With your help, we can make a difference.

We offer services to help you with Financial Assistance, Food Pantry Needs, Prescription Assistance, Dress for Success employment empowerment at our Career Center or Boutique for women, Suited to Succeed for men interview and employment suiting's, Weatherization Assistance for your home, Free Tax preparation, and Community Outreach events throughout the year to help local families.

Tax Volunteer Outreach

Energy Fuel After Hour Hotline: If you need emergency fuel after 4 pm, please call 845-437-0050 and we can help you with 10 gallons of fuel per season. You will be asked what part of Dutchess County you live in and they will provide you with the nearest gas station that we use that distributes fuel . You will be informed of the documentation to bring. To learn more about how this program works call our main office at 845-452-5104 ext. 183.

We can provide help for those in need through programs such as HEAP, SNAP, or with our 

Food Pantry's at each site.

  • Your total household gross monthly income for your household size must be at or below the following guidelines:
    2024-2025 HEAP Benefit Gross Monthly Income Guidelines
    Household Size Maximum Gross Monthly Income
    1. $3,322
    2. $4,345
    3. $5,367
    4. $6,390
    5. $7,412
    6. $8,434
    7. $8,626
    8. $8,818
    9. $9,010
    10. $9,201
    11. $9,393
    12. $9,585
    13. $9,952
    Each additional Add $672
    For more information about HEAP or any other available resource, please call
    (845) 452-5104.

  • Our Food Pantries are Available during business hours by appointment.
    Poughkeepsie: M, W, Th, Fr *Tuesday closed. 8:30am-12pm, 1:00p-4:00pm, by appointment only.
    Beacon: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
    Dover: Tuesday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm No appointment needed
    Red Hook: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
    Call 845-452-5104 to schedule an appointment today!
    * FOR MORE FOOD RESOURCES VISIT OUR FAMILY RESOURCES PAGE

  • The 2020-2023 Community Needs Assessment (CNA) is completed every three years. Community Action Partnership completes a CNA to provide guidance in forming a strategic plan to meet the needs on the local level.

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