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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Benefits Assistance

Apply for many health and human service programs and manage benefit information.

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Food Stamps/SNAP
General Benefits and Services Assistance
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City of Philadelphia - Office of Children and Families - Find Free Food and Meals

Provides a list of agencies in Philadelphia County that provide free food and meals as well as information about applying for public benefits available to anyone in Philadelphia. Includes location, contact, and eligibility information about each listed agencies' free food/meals programs.

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Soup Kitchens
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Packed Lunches/Dinners
Food Lines
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Child and Adult Care Food Programs
Food Pantries
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
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Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 - Child Care Benefits Screening

Determines eligibility for state subsidy for child care.

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Benefits Screening
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance

Early Learning Resource Center Region 4 - Child Care Benefits Screening

Determines eligibility for state subsidy for child care.

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Child Care Expense Assistance
Benefits Screening
General Benefits and Services Assistance

MidPenn Legal Services - Legal Services

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps/SNAP, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

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Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
General Legal Aid
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Legal Representation
Benefits Screening
Legal Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Elder Law
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance

The Elevation Project - Reentry Support Hub

Offers assistance with applying for benefits, job applications, resume building, accessing clothing, and other supports as needed. Also offers opportunities to receive CPR training, become ServSafe and OSHA certified and other trainings as available.

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Prejob Guidance
Ex-Offenders
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Job Finding Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Drop In Centers

Veterans Multi-Service Center - Supportive Services for Veteran Families

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

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Rental Deposit Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance
General Legal Aid
Disability Benefits
Rent Payment Assistance
Job Finding Assistance
Outreach Programs
Legal Counseling
Credit Counseling
Case/Care Management
General Clothing Provision
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Homeless Veterans
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Families of Veterans
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Veterans

Philadelphia FIGHT - BenePhilly

Offers free, one-on-one help to enroll Philadelphia residents in public benefit programs that assist with prescription drugs, health insurance, food, property taxes, heat and other utilities, paying for college, and disability benefits. Assists with applications and follow up on application status.

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General Benefits and Services Assistance

Franklin County Legal Services - Legal Advice, Representation, and Education

Provides legal representation, advice, and education to low-income individuals with civil legal problems.

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Eviction Prevention Assistance
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Legal Counseling
Self Representation Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
General Legal Aid

Pathstone - Training & Employment Services

Provides comprehensive training and employment services to assist eligible farmworkers to reach self-sufficiency through successful job placement.

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Career Development
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Assessment
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Prevocational Training
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Job Retraining
English as a Second Language

Utility Emergency Services Fund - BenePhilly Center

Offers free, one-on-one help to enroll Philadelphia residents in a wide range of public benefit programs that assist with prescription drugs, health insurance, food, property taxes, heat and other utilities, paying for college, disability benefits, and more. Assists with applications and follow up on application status.

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General Benefits and Services Assistance

Crosskeys Human Services - Dollar Energy Applications

Assists individuals with Dollar Energy applications for electric, gas, and water.

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Utility Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefit Application Assistance

Provides screening to help individuals determine if they qualify for SNAP benefits and helps them apply for or renew benefits. Can also assist with LIHEAP applications. Also advocates on behalf of people having problems receiving SNAP benefits through the PA Department of Human Services.

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Welfare Rights Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP

The Brashear Association - Utility Payment Program Application Assistance

Assists low-income households access utility assistance through the application process for LIHEAP, Crisis, CAP programs, Dollar Energy, and weatherization services. Partners include Dollar Energy and Columbia Gas. Please Note: the agency does NOT provide direct payment for utility services, but assists with applications for utility programs.

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Utility Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance

Broad Street Ministry - Concierge

Assists guests in navigating complex systems and services to achieve their goals, including obtaining benefits, identification, medical care, behavioral health care, and housing.

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General Benefits and Services Assistance
Case/Care Management
Homeless People

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania - Legal Aid Services

Offers free legal help for low-income and vulnerable residents. Services may include bankruptcy, debt relief, consumer law, child custody and dependency issues, disaster legal aid, elder law, expungements, pardons, and record sealing. May also cover government benefits issues concerning Unemployment Compensation, SSI, SSDI, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), SNAP (food stamps), Medical Assistance (Medicaid), and Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Housing issues such as landlord-tenant, eviction, habitability, public or subsidized housing, rent-to-own, homeownership, mortgage foreclosure, property tax sales, reverse mortgages, and tangled title; utility problems, and veterans benefits and discharge upgrades.

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Legal Information Services
Labor and Employment Law
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Bankruptcy Assistance
Legal Representation
Advocacy
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
TANF Recipients
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Predatory Lending Assistance
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
General Legal Aid
Elder Law
Court Filing Offices
Welfare Rights Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution

Maternal and Child Health Consortium - Benefits Enrollment Support

Help enrolling in: Medicaid / Medical Assistance (MA) Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA)

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Medicaid Applications
Food Stamps/SNAP
Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
CHIP Programs
Welfare Rights Assistance

Prince of Peace Center - Dollar Energy Applications

Helps families and individuals apply for utility assistance through the Dollar Energy Fund.

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Certificates/Forms Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance

ElderNet of Lower Merion and Narberth - Ada Mutch Community Resource Center and Food Pantry

Provides food pantry site for low-income residents, offering pre-packaged and canned food, frozen sandwiches and snacks, and fresh dairy and produce. Also assists with applying for benefits, services, and emergency financial assistance.

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COVID-19 Control
Food Pantries
General Benefits and Services Assistance

North City Congress - North Broad Street Senior Center

Provides a variety of services to enhance the quality of life for older adults, focusing on social, recreational, educational, and health needs. Services include daily nutritious meals, health screenings, fitness activities, social and recreational programs, educational workshops, and opportunities to connect with the community to combat loneliness and promote independence.

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Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Senior Centers
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Senior Housing Information and Referral
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Housing Search Assistance
Older Adults

Indiana County Community Action Program - Dollar Energy and CAP Program Applications

Processes Dollar Energy applications for electric, gas, and water service. Also assists individuals and families to apply for Customer Assistance Programs (CAP) administered directly by utility companies (e.g., Columbia Gas).

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General Benefits and Services Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Utility Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance

MidPenn Legal Services - Legal Services

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps/SNAP, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

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Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
General Legal Aid
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Legal Representation
Benefits Screening
Legal Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Elder Law
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance

Divine Grace Parish - Financial Assistance and Food Pantry

Identifies community needs and resources in order to provide tangible assistance to individuals and families experiencing difficulties. Visit the website for details.

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Gas Service Payment Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Food Pantries

The Brashear Association - Utility Payment Program Application Assistance

Assists low-income households access utility assistance through the application process for LIHEAP, Crisis, CAP programs, Dollar Energy, and weatherization services. Partners include Dollar Energy and Columbia Gas. Please Note: the agency does NOT provide direct payment for utility services, but assists with applications for utility programs.

What's Here

Utility Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance

MidPenn Legal Services - Legal Services

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps/SNAP, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

What's Here

Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
General Legal Aid
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Legal Representation
Benefits Screening
Legal Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Elder Law
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance