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Family help in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
80 places and programs in and around Lackawanna County that help families with food, diapers, healthcare, childcare, housing, and bills. Everything here is free to browse and free to contact.
Food assistance
28 listedAssembly of God - Food Distribution Center
825 Green Ridge St, Scranton, PA 18509, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Northeastern Pa - Food Distribution Center
609 Ash St, Scranton, PA 18510, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Bread Basket - Carbondale - Food Distribution Center
76 Salem Ave, Carbondale, PA 18407, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
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Bread Basket Mid Valley - Food Distribution Center
316 1st Ave, Jessup, PA 18434, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Bread Basket of NEPA - Archbald - Food Distribution Center
411 Church St, Archbald, PA 18403, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Bread Basket Of Nepa - Food Distribution Center
550 Madison Ave, Scranton, PA 18510, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Bread Basket-Central City - Food Distribution Center
710 Linden St, Scranton, PA 18510, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Bread Basket-North Pocono Food Pantry
971 Drinker Turnpike, Covington Township, PA 18444, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Bread Basket-North Scranton - Food Distribution Center
1820 Church St, Dickson City, PA 18447, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Bread Basket-West Scranton - Food Distribution Center
223 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18504, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Friends Of The Poor - Food Distribution Center
5 S Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18505, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Friends of the Poor - South Side - Food Distribution Center
Valley View Terrace, 950 Pear St Building 9, Scranton, PA 18505, USA
Monday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Thursday: Closed · Friday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Friends Of The Poor-Jackson Terrace Food Pantry
148 Meridian Ave, Scranton, PA 18504, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Kinship Kitchen - Food Distribution Center
816 Court St, Scranton, PA 18508, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Misiion food bank
816 12th Ave, Scranton, PA 18504, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
North Pocono - Food Distribution Center
921 Drinker Turnpike, Covington Township, PA 18444, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
North Pocono Dry Goods Pantry
16 1st Street, Covington Township, PA 18444, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
North Pocono Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center
220 Church St, Moscow, PA 18444, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Northern Lackawana County Food Sharing Food Pantry
PA-407, North Abington Township, PA 18414, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Saint Ann's Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center
1239 st ann's street, Scranton, PA 18504, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Saint Joseph's Center Baby Pantry - Food Distribution Center
320 S Blakely St, Dunmore, PA 18512, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Saint Patrick's Church - Food Distribution Center
200 Delaware Ave, Olyphant, PA 18447, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: 12:00 – 12:30 PM · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Saint Paul's Parish Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center
2251North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: Closed · Friday: 3:00 – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Senior Community Center - SCC West Side - Food Distribution Center
1004 Jackson St, Scranton, PA 18504, USA
Monday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Thursday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
The Salvation Army-scranton - Food Distribution Center
500 S Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18505, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
United Community Outreach - Food Distribution Center
United Neighborhood Centers - Community Services and Angel's Attic Food and Clothing Pantry
410 Olive St, Scranton, PA 18509, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank
185 Research Drive, Pittston, PA 18640
Food bank serving Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. They distribute food through local pantries, mobile distributions, and meal programs in the Lackawanna County area. Visit their website or call to find the food assistance nearest you.
Who it is for: Open to families and individuals in need of food.
Diapers & baby supplies
14 listedCatherine McAuley Center
430 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA 18505, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
CHOP Out Hunger
1739 Dickson Ave Suite 3, Scranton, PA 18509, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Monday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
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Elm Park United Methodist Church
712 Linden St, Scranton, PA 18510, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Embury United Methodist Church
942 S Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18504, USA
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Everything Natural
426 S State St, Clarks Summit, PA 18411, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Friends of the Poor
2300 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 18509, USA
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Lackawanna County A
State Office Building, 100 Lackawanna Ave #200, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Little Wild Refillery
540 Biden St, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Once Upon A Child - Dickson City
930 Viewmont Dr, Dickson City, PA 18519, USA
Monday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM · Thursday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM · Friday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM · Saturday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM · Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Safety Net
550 Madison Ave, Scranton, PA 18510, USA
Monday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM · Friday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
St. Francis Commons
504 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA 18509, USA
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen
500 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Monday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 6:00 PM · Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
The Recovery Bank
120 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Maternal & infant health
3 listedMaternal and Family Health Services WIC Center
502 Main St, Childs, PA 18407, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
WIC Program
820 S Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18505, USA
Monday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
WIC Program
1831 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA 18505, USA
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Healthcare & clinics
2 listedMaternal and Family Health Services Circle of Care
820 S Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18510, USA
Monday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
The Wright Center For Community Health - Mid Valley
5 Washington Ave #1, Jermyn, PA 18433, USA
Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Childcare & early education
11 listedAgency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA
123 Wyoming Ave Fl 4, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Greenwood Head Start
3357 Greenwood Ave, Scranton, PA 18505, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Jermyn II Head Start
626 Madison Ave, Jermyn, PA 18433, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
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Little Acres Learning Academy
989 Drinker Turnpike, Covington Township, PA 18444, USA
Monday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Thursday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Moosic Head Start Center
309 Spring St, Moosic, PA 18507, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
North Pocono Head Start
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
S L H A Inc Headstart
1311 W Locust St, Scranton, PA 18504, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Scranton-Lackawanna Head Start
637 Madison Ave #639, Scranton, PA 18510, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
South Scranton Headstart
531 Cedar Ave, Scranton, PA 18505, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Southside Head Start
123 Wyoming Ave Ste 311, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
UNC Green Ridge Child Care Center
1917 Boulevard Ave, Scranton, PA 18509, USA
Monday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Housing & shelter
2 listedHousing Authority of the County of Lackawanna
2019 W Pine St, Dunmore, PA 18512, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 3:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 3:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 3:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
LACKAWANNA COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMUNITY ROOM
Utilities & financial help
20 listedAdvanced Community Services Associates
1141 Clay Ave #4, Scranton, PA 18510, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Advanced Community Services Associates
1360 Wyoming Ave #101, Scranton, PA 18509, USA
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Beacon-Keystone Community Resources - Supported Community Employment
416 Main St, Dickson City, PA 18519, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
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Benton Township Community Center
16043 PA-407, Fleetville, PA 18420, USA
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Catholic Social Services
504 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA 18509, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Catholic Social Services
34 River St, Carbondale, PA 18407, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Community Intervention Center
445 N 6th Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Dunmore Borough Community Center
1414 Monroe Ave, Scranton, PA 18509, USA
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Friends of the Poor
148 Meridian Ave, Scranton, PA 18504, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Keystone Mission
8 W Olive St, Scranton, PA 18508, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: 4:00 – 6:00 PM · Sunday: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Lackawanna Agency On Aging
123 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Lackawanna Children's Services
123 Wyoming Ave Fl 4, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Lackawanna County Department of Health and Human Services building
315 Franklin Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Lackawanna County Elderly Law
200 Adams Ave Unit 3, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Lackawanna County Government Center
123 Wyoming Ave 2nd Floor, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Lackawanna County Housing Coalition
Cleland-Simpson Company Building, 120 Wyoming Ave #3rd, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.
233 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
The Salvation Army Scranton Citadel Corps - Service & Worship Center
500 S Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18505, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA
420 Olive St, Scranton, PA 18509, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties
Myer Davidow Memorlal Building, 615 Jefferson Ave #304, Scranton, PA 18510, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
National helplines, open to every family
These work anywhere in the United States, most of them around the clock.
Feeding America Food Bank Finder
Find your local Feeding America food bank and nearby pantries anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
SNAP Food Assistance (USDA state directory)
Apply for SNAP (food stamps) to help buy groceries. Use the directory to find your state SNAP office and application.
Who it is for: Income-eligible households
USDA National Hunger Hotline
Monday to Friday, 7am to 10pm ET
Free help finding food assistance anywhere in the country. Call to be connected with food pantries, meal sites, and benefit programs. Available in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
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National Diaper Bank Network
Find a diaper bank near you anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Families in need of diapers
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. Call or text 24/7; interpreter services available.
Who it is for: Pregnant and postpartum people and their families
Postpartum Support International
Support and resources for parents experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety challenges. Call or text the helpline to be connected with local support.
Who it is for: New and expecting parents
WIC Nutrition Program (USDA)
Free healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5. Find and apply at your local WIC clinic.
Who it is for: Income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5
Find a Health Center (HRSA)
Find a community health center near you that provides care on a sliding fee scale, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
Who it is for: Open to all; sliding-scale fees
Health Insurance Marketplace (HealthCare.gov)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Enroll in health coverage for your family, with financial help based on income. Call or apply online; the call center is open 24/7.
Who it is for: Open to all; subsidies based on income
Insure Kids Now (Medicaid and CHIP for children)
Free or low-cost health and dental coverage for children and teens through Medicaid and CHIP. Call to be connected with your state program and get help enrolling.
Who it is for: Children and teens in income-eligible families
Childcare.gov
Find child care options, financial assistance, and your state child care resources anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Open to all families
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free early education, child care, and family support for income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5. Use the locator to find a program near you.
Who it is for: Income-eligible families with children birth to age 5
211 (United Way)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential help available 24/7 in every state. Dial 211 to connect with local resources for housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and more.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
HUD Housing Counseling
Free, HUD-approved counseling for renters and homeowners. Get help finding rental assistance, avoiding eviction or foreclosure, and locating affordable housing.
Who it is for: Open to renters and homeowners
National Runaway Safeline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Help and resources for youth experiencing homelessness or thinking about running away, and for their families. Available 24/7 by call, text, or chat.
Who it is for: Youth and families
LIHEAP Energy Assistance (National Energy Assistance Referral)
Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm ET
Free help paying heating and cooling bills. Call to be connected with the energy assistance office that serves your area, or visit EnergyHelp.us to find it.
Who it is for: Income-eligible households
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential crisis support available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or thinking about suicide. Call or text 988, or chat online. Help is available in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Anyone in crisis; free and confidential
Disaster Distress Helpline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential crisis counseling for anyone in emotional distress related to a disaster. Call or text 24/7.
Who it is for: Anyone affected by a disaster
SAMHSA National Helpline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Open to everyone; free and confidential
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
24/7 confidential support for children, teens, parents, and anyone worried about a child. Counselors answer questions, talk through difficult situations, and connect you with local resources. Call or text.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone affected by domestic violence. Call, text START to 88788, or chat online to talk with an advocate, plan for safety, and find local help.
Who it is for: Anyone affected by domestic violence; free and confidential
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, available 24/7. Call or chat online to reach a trained advocate.
Who it is for: Survivors of sexual assault; free and confidential
Find Legal Aid (Legal Services Corporation)
Search for the free civil legal aid office that serves your county. LSC funds nonprofit legal aid organizations in every state for issues like housing, custody, benefits, and debt.
LawHelp.org (free legal aid finder)
Find free legal aid and self-help resources in your state for housing, family, public benefits, safety, and more.
Who it is for: Income-eligible individuals and families
CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)
Free job search help, training and certification info, and resume guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor. Use the Local Help section to find your nearest American Job Center for free in-person employment services.
211 Transportation Help (United Way)
Free, confidential referrals to local transportation help such as rides to medical appointments, bus passes, and gas vouchers where available. If you have Medicaid, also ask your state Medicaid office about free rides to covered medical appointments.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (club finder)
After-school and summer programs for ages 6 to 18, including sports leagues, STEM labs, and meals at many clubs. Use the finder to locate a club near you.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Free, age-appropriate books mailed each month to children from birth to age 5, at no cost to families. Available where a local program operates; use the finder to check your area and register your child online.
Who it is for: Any Missouri child under age 5, regardless of income
YMCA (Find Your Y)
Youth programs, child care, camps, and family activities at local YMCAs nationwide. Use the locator to find your nearest Y and see which youth programs it offers.
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