Community Action Programs Cayuga/Seneca (CAP) remains open to provide meaningful services and assistance to individuals and families in need. The health and safety of our community, staff and volunteers are of the highest priority and we continue to carefully monitor and adhere to state and county Health Department guidelines and directives. We ask customers to please call ahead to schedule an appointment or speak to staff who can help you complete applications and forms, facilitate enrollment in programs or ensure you receive the assistance that you need, all remotely to the extent possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. The information provided below will continue to be updated as needed. We encourage you to check this page and Facebook (@cayugaseneca) frequently.

Office Hours 
Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm
89 York St., Auburn
 315-255-1703
25 Center St., Waterloo 
315-539-5647

 

For more information about specific programs or services, please click here

Food Pantry: Assistance is available Monday through Friday in both Cayuga and Seneca Counties. You must call ahead 315-255-1703 (Cayuga County) or 315-539-5647 (Seneca County). Food Baskets will be brought out to your car. Mobile delivery is available upon referral.

Domestic Violence Services: 24-Hour Hotline 315-255-6221 is available 7 days a week, all calls are confidential. If you are experiencing an emergency, please dial 911. Advocates are available 24 hours a day to provide assistance and information. If you or someone you know needs help, please don’t hesitate to call.

Medicaid Transportation:
315-255-1703 ext. 222
dnevidomsky@caphelps.org

Health Insurance Access:
315-255-1703 ext. 132    315-252-7291 ext. 222
315-255-1703 ext. 159    315-539-5647 ext. 325
315-255-1703 ext. 163

CAP Closet Free Clothing Program: Open Tuesdays from 1 pm-5 pm, Wednesdays from 10 am-2 pm, Thursdays from 1 pm-5 pm. Shopping is open to the public without an appointment following health and safety protocol. Donations are accepted by appointment only. To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call 315-255-1703 ext. 170

Early Head Start/Head Start/UPK:
315-252-0038
315-255-1703
kcraig@caphelps.org

Enrolled families can also contact their family worker or teacher for assistance.

Emergency Services:
315-255-1703 Cayuga County
315-539-5647 Seneca County

Employment Services:
315-255-1703 ext. 147
etortorici@caphelps.org

HEAP:
https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin

315-255-4904

Kinship Care:
315-255-1703 ext. 161

Volunteer and Donor Information
For more information on how you can help make a difference, please email volunteer@caphelps.org for volunteer opportunities and jrossi@caphelps.org for donation inquiries.

COVID-19 Resources
CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
New York State Department of Health:
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
Cayuga County Department of Health:
https://www.cayugacounty.us/153/Health-Department
Seneca County Department of Health:
https://www.co.seneca.ny.us/departments/community-services/public-health/