Akron

Local offices in Akron

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Akron Borough Office

  117 S Seventh Street, Akron, PA 17501

  Help here

  • Borough servicesVisit or contact the borough office for help with local government services and resident requests.
  • Water and sewer billingContact the borough office about water and sewer bills, which are billed together.Read more
  Call 717-859-1600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on akron-pa.com

• Library · Regional office

  Ephrata Public Library

  550 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and attend programs; the library serves Akron Borough residents.
  Call 717-738-9291DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ephratapubliclibrary.org

Akron Borough website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Akron

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Lancaster County

Akron is in Lancaster County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Lancaster County Domestic Relations Office

  Help here

  • Child and family support servicesThe office helps establish, change, and enforce child and family support orders.Apply online
  Call 717-299-8141Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on court.co.lancaster.pa.us

• State office

  Lancaster County Assistance Office

  832 Manor St, Lancaster, PA 17604

  Help here

  • Public benefits applications and renewalsResidents can apply for or renew public benefits and ask caseworkers questions in person.Apply online
  Call 717-299-7411DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov

• Human services · Regional office

  PA 211

  Help here

  • Local help and service referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for needs such as food, housing, bills, and crisis support.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org

• Housing help · County office

  Lancaster County Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher and rental assistanceThe authority provides rental assistance to eligible county residents through housing voucher programs.Read more
  Call 717-394-0793Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lchra.com

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Lancaster County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services

  150 N Queen St, Suite 610, Lancaster, PA 17603

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and developmental servicesThe office connects residents with mental health, developmental disability, early intervention, and crisis services.Read more
  Call 717-299-8021DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lancaster.pa.us

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Judge Henry S. Kenderdine Jr. Self Help Center

  50 N Duke St, First Floor, Lancaster, PA 17608

  Help here

  • Self-represented litigant information and formsThe center provides information and court forms for people representing themselves in certain cases.
  Call 717-299-8041DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on court.co.lancaster.pa.us

Everything in Lancaster County

Pennsylvania programs by kind of help

These are run by Pennsylvania and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026