✅ Verified (court-approved) 🛠️ Eligible (confirm with officer)

New York Court-Approved Community Service Providers

A statewide, living directory of organizations that commonly accept court-ordered community service hours. Entries are grouped by region and county/borough. Policies vary by judge and program—always call ahead and obtain written approval.

New York City (5 Boroughs)

Boroughs: Manhattan (New York), Brooklyn (Kings), Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island (Richmond)

🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)

City Harvest
Food rescue & distribution; warehouse shifts & events
See site
Food Bank For New York City
Hunger relief; pantry, warehouse, admin
See site
New York Cares
Volunteer hub w/ broad placements
See site
The Bowery Mission
Meal service, pantry, facilities
See site
CAMBA
Food pantry, shelter support, admin roles
See site
BronxWorks
Pantry, outreach, community programs
See site
Queens Community House
Pantry, seniors, youth programs
See site
Project Hospitality
Meals & shelter support
See site
Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC)
Animal shelter support
See site
Goodwill NYNJ
Retail & donation center shifts
See site
Salvation Army – Greater New York
Thrift, pantry, shelter support
See site
Housing Works
Thrift shops, events, community
See site
Safe Horizon
Support services; administrative roles
See site

✅ Verified Court-Approved Providers

NYC Parks – Stewardship/Partnerships
Park cleanups & events; documented hours
Use official sign-in
NYC DSNY – Community Cleanups
Neighborhood cleanup events
Check event pages
GrowNYC
Markets, composting, recycling events
Sign-up portal
God’s Love We Deliver
Kitchen shifts & meal packing
High-volume
New York Public Library (NYPL)
Branch support & events
Branches vary
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL)
Events & administrative support
Apply first
Queens Public Library (QPL)
Programs, events, admin
Apply first

Long Island

Counties: Nassau, Suffolk

✅ Verified Court-Approved Providers

Island Harvest Food Bank
Warehouse, distribution, events
Online signup
Long Island Cares
Food bank operations & pantries
Multiple sites
TOH Animal Shelter
Animal care & facility support
Check age reqs
Suffolk County Parks
Park cleanups & events
Seasonal

🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)

Catholic Charities of Long Island
Pantries, senior & admin
Apply
Stony Brook Hospital Auxiliary
Thrift, events, support
Screening
CAST – Community Action (Southold)
Food, clothing, outreach
Contact first
EAC Network
Community programs & admin
Admin tasks

Hudson Valley

Counties: Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan

✅ Verified Court-Approved Providers

Feeding Westchester
Food bank; warehouse & distribution
Online signup
Westhab
Shelter support & donations
Contact first
People to People (Rockland)
Food pantry & warehouse
Schedule online
Ulster County Community Action
Pantry & distribution
Call first
Dutchess Outreach
Food programs (Lunch Box)
Kitchen shifts
HONOR (Orange County)
Shelter & food programs
Contact

🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)

Catholic Charities – HV
Pantry, admin, events
Apply
Westchester Parks Foundation
Park cleanups & events
Events
Keep Rockland Beautiful
Community cleanups
Seasonal
Putnam County SPCA
Animal support roles
Call first
Food Bank of the Hudson Valley
Warehouse & distribution
Online signup

Capital Region / Albany

Counties: Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Columbia, Greene, Warren, Washington

✅ Verified Court-Approved Providers

Regional Food Bank of NENY
Warehouse & distribution
Online signup
Capital City Rescue Mission
Kitchen, clothing room
Contact first
City Mission of Schenectady
Meals, thrift, facilities
Apply
Unity House (Troy)
Pantry & program support
Contact
Saratoga EOC / Soup Kitchen
Kitchen shifts & pantry
Kitchen
Open Door Mission (Glens Falls)
Kitchen & outreach
Apply

🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)

Things of My Very Own
Warehouse & sorting
Sorting
CAPTAIN CHS
Food pantry & youth programs
Contact
Catholic Charities – Diocese of Albany
Pantries & admin
Apply
Columbia-Greene Humane Society
Animal care support
Age limits

Central NY / Syracuse

Counties: Onondaga, Cortland, Madison

✅ Verified Court-Approved Providers

Food Bank of Central New York
Warehouse & distribution
Online signup
Rescue Mission Alliance (Syracuse)
Thrifty shopper, meals, warehouse
Apply
Catholic Charities – Syracuse
Pantry & admin roles
Contact
Cortland Loaves & Fishes
Meals & pantry
Call first
Madison County Volunteer Center
Placement & referrals
Referrals

🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)

Samaritan Center (Syracuse)
Meal service & kitchen
Kitchen
Arc of Onondaga
Program & events support
Apply
Salvation Army – Syracuse
Pantry, thrift, admin
See site

Finger Lakes / Rochester

Counties: Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Yates, Livingston, Seneca

✅ Verified Court-Approved Providers

Foodlink
Food bank; warehouse & events
Online signup
Cameron Community Ministries
Meals, pantry, clothing
Contact
House of Mercy (Rochester)
Meals & shelter support
Call first
Flower City Habitat (ReStore)
Retail & warehouse
ReStore shifts
Willow Domestic Violence Center
Admin & events
Apply

🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)

Lifespan of Greater Rochester
Seniors; admin & events
Screening
Gilda’s Club Rochester
Events & admin
Apply
Partnership for Ontario County
Program support
Contact

Western NY / Buffalo

Counties: Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus

✅ Verified Court-Approved Providers

FeedMore WNY
Food bank & Meals on Wheels
Online signup
Buffalo City Mission
Kitchen, clothing, thrift
Apply
Journey’s End Refugee Services
Admin & events
Contact
Niagara Gospel Mission
Meals & facility support
Call first
St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy
Meals, pantry, clothing
Contact

🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)

Hearts for the Homeless
Meals & thrift
See site
Habitat for Humanity Buffalo (ReStore)
Retail & warehouse
ReStore
Partner Pantries (Chautauqua)
Network via FeedMore WNY
See partners
Cattaraugus County Parks/Trails
Cleanups & events
Seasonal

Southern Tier

Counties: Broome, Chemung, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Schuyler, Allegany, Delaware

✅ Verified Court-Approved Providers

Food Bank of the Southern Tier
Warehouse & mobile food pantries
Online signup
Binghamton Rescue Mission
Meals & facilities
Apply
Catholic Charities – Chemung/Schuyler
Pantry & admin
Contact
Tioga Opportunities, Inc.
Senior & community programs
Call first
Friendship Donations Network
Food rescue & distribution
Contact

🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)

CHOW – Broome Council of Churches
Warehouse & pantry
See site
Catholic Charities – Steuben/Livingston
Pantries & thrift
Apply
The Arc Allegany-Steuben
Program & events support
Contact
Delaware Opportunities, Inc.
Pantry & community programs
Call first

Mohawk Valley

Counties: Oneida, Herkimer, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie

✅ Verified Court-Approved Providers

FBCNY Partner Pantries (MV)
Network placements
See partners
Rescue Mission of Utica
Kitchen, thrift, facilities
Apply
Utica Food Pantry
Pantry & distribution
Contact
Catholic Charities – Herkimer County
Pantry & admin
Apply

🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)

Arc Herkimer
Program & events support
Contact
Montgomery County Office for Aging
Meals & admin
Apply
Fulmont Community Action
Pantry & programs
Contact
Schoharie County CA
Pantry & thrift
Call first

North Country

Counties: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Hamilton

✅ Verified Court-Approved Providers

FBCNY Partner Pantries (NC)
Network placements
See partners
Watertown Urban Mission
Pantry & thrift
Contact
Adirondack Community Action Programs
Pantry & programs
Apply
St. Lawrence County NY – Neighborhood Centers
Pantries & services
Call centers
Champlain Valley Family Center
Admin & events
Contact

🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence
Program & events support
Apply
Franklin County Community Action
Pantry & programs
Call first
Hamilton County – Parks/Trails
Cleanups & events
Seasonal

Verification & Documentation: Sites marked ✅ Verified are commonly accepted by local courts or probation programs. Availability may change. Prior approval may be required by your officer or the clerk. Always bring a timesheet, obtain a supervisor’s signature with printed name, phone, and address, and keep copies for your records.

Restrictions: If you have no-contact orders, trespass warnings, or offense-specific restrictions, choose placements that avoid conflicts. Juvenile volunteers may need parental consent.

Want your nonprofit listed as verified? Email hello@oacra.com with your court/agency approval letter or official confirmation.