Bethlehem
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Local offices in Bethlehem
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Bethlehem Housing Authority
645 Main Street, 4th Floor, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Help here
- Public and affordable housingLearn about public housing and housing choice voucher programs and apply when a waiting list is open.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bethlehemhousing.org
Utilities · City office
Water and Sewer Resources
10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Help here
- Utility billing and paymentsGet help with water, sewer, and recycling bills or pay a bill in person at City Hall.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bethlehem-pa.gov
Local office · Regional office
PA 211 Northeast
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs, housing, utilities, health, and other services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on northeast.pa211.org
Public health · City office
Bethlehem Health Bureau
10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Help here
- Clinic servicesContact the Health Bureau for city clinic and public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bethlehem-pa.gov
Local office · City office
Bethlehem Service Center
10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Help here
- City services and non-emergency requestsCall any time to ask about city services or send a non-emergency request.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bethlehem-pa.gov
State office
PennDOT Driver License and Photo License Center at Hecktown
216 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Help here
- Driver licensing and photo servicesVisit this center for driver license and photo license services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Library · Regional office
Bethlehem Area Public Library
11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections, public resources, and programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bapl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, pools, sports, skating, golf lessons, and recreation programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bethlehem-pa.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Bethlehem first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Somerton Food Bank
39 miles from the center of Bethlehem510 Somerton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19116
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People who live in ZIP codes 19114, 19115, 19116, 19136, 19152, 19154
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Remnant Church of God
40 miles from the center of Bethlehem7708-7712 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 5 PM
- Fri11 AM to 5 PM
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The H.O.P.E. Food Pantry
40 miles from the center of Bethlehem140 E Mt. Airy Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Masjidullah Center for Human Excellence
40 miles from the center of Bethlehem7401 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, PA 19138
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM
- Tue10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
George Washington High School Pantry
40 miles from the center of Bethlehem10175 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 3 PM
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Upper Room Missionary Baptist Church
40 miles from the center of Bethlehem7236 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 11 AM
- Tue9 AM to 10 AM
- Wed8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
- Thu9 AM to 10 AM
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bethlehem
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and NE Pennsylvania
6969 Silver Crest Road, Nazareth, PA 18064
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
North Penn Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley
1337 East 5th Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015-2103
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Northampton County
Bethlehem 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norcopa.gov
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
Talk to a person
- PA 211 Northeast
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988