Bangor

Local offices in Bangor

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

• Utilities · City office

  Bangor Borough Authority

  197 Pennsylvania Ave, Bangor, PA 18013

  Help here

  • Sewer and refuse billsContact the authority about sewer and refuse bills, fees, and online bill payment.
  Call 610-588-2216DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Bangor Borough Administration Office

  197 Pennsylvania Ave, Bangor, PA 18013

  Help here

  • Borough services and informationVisit or call the borough office for help with borough services and resident questions.
  Call 610-588-2216DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Slate Belt Senior Center

  707 American Bangor Road, Bangor, PA 18013

  Help here

  • Senior center activitiesOlder adults can visit for activities and information about the center's programs.
  Call 610-588-1224DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on norcopa.gov

• Library · Nonprofit

  Bangor Public Library

  39 S. Main St., Bangor, PA 18013

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or use its community programs.Read more
  Call 610-588-4136DirectionsWebsite

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

Borough of Bangor website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bangor

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

Job help near Bangor

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Bangor. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Monroe County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  P.O. box 869, 2937 Route 611, Merchants Plaza, Tannersville, PA 18372-0789

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.

  Call 570-620-2850DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Lehigh Valley

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  555 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109

  Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  Call 610-437-5627DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA Career Link - Carbon County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  31 miles away

  50 E Locust St, Suite 1, Nesquehoning, PA 18240

  Hours: M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

  Call 570-325-2701DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 20, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Northampton County

Bangor is in Northampton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Northampton County Assistance Office

  201 Larry Holmes Drive, Easton, PA 18042

  Help here

  • Apply for public benefitsApply for or ask questions about cash assistance, health coverage, SNAP, and other benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 610-250-1700DirectionsWebsite

  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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Northampton County Court of Common Pleas Self Help

  Help here

  • Court self-help informationFind information and forms to help represent yourself in some court matters.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccpa.org

• Human services · County office

  Northampton County Children, Youth and Families

  Help here

  • Child and family servicesGet help with child safety, family support, foster care, and services for children in need.
  Website

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

• Older adults · County office

  Northampton County Area Agency on Aging

  2801 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18020

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet information and referrals, care planning, meals, caregiver support, and other services for older adults.
  Call 610-829-4540DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Northampton County Office of Veterans Affairs

  2801 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18020

  Help here

  • Veteran benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for benefits and services for veterans and their dependents.
  Call 610-829-4875DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Northampton 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