Brookville
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Local offices in Brookville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Brookville Municipal Authority
18 Western Avenue, Suite A, Brookville, PA 15825
Help here
- Water and sewer billingContact the authority about water and sewer bills, payment, or service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on borough.brookville.pa.us
Local office · City office
Brookville Borough Administration
18 Western Avenue, Suite A, Brookville, PA 15825
Help here
- Borough services and informationVisit or call the borough office for help with local government services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on borough.brookville.pa.us
Older adults · Nonprofit
Brookville Heritage House Senior Center
4 Sylvania Street, Brookville, PA 15825
Help here
- Senior center activities and mealsOlder adults can visit for social activities and information about meals at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jcaaa.org
Library · Nonprofit
Rebecca M. Arthurs Memorial Library
223 Valley Street, Brookville, PA 15825
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers and internet, or attend programs for all ages.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rmalib.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Brookville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Mobile pantry
The People's Food Pantry
Community Empowerment Association
65 miles from the center of Brookville7120 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Hours
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM (2nd of the month)
Who can come: Community
What to bring: First come, first serve.
Listed on ceapittsburgh.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
PCSI Food Pantry
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc.
67 miles from the center of Brookville249 N. Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 4 PM
- Tue10 AM to 4 PM
- Wed10 AM to 4 PM
- Thu10 AM to 8 PM
- Fri10 AM to 4 PM
Who can come: Pittsburgh residents
What to bring: Complete an intake form once a year. First-time visitors and visitors at the start of a new year must bring photo ID for the head of household, identification for other household members, income information, and proof of Pittsburgh residency. Income eligibility guidelines apply.
Listed on pghcsi.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Polish Hill Food Pantry
Jubilee Soup Kitchen
67 miles from the center of Brookville3103 Brereton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on jubileekitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Jubilee Kitchen
Jubilee Soup Kitchen
68 miles from the center of Brookville2005 Wyandotte Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Hours
- Mon7 AM to 1 PM
- Tue7 AM to 1 PM
- Wed7 AM to 1 PM
- Thu7 AM to 1 PM
- Fri7 AM to 1 PM
- Sat7 AM to 1 PM
- Sun7 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Anyone seeking support
Listed on jubileekitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Northside Food Pantry
Northside Common Ministries
69 miles from the center of Brookville1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Hours
- Tue9:30 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 12 PM
Listed on ncmin.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Walk-In Ministry
Smithfield United Church of Christ
69 miles from the center of Brookville620 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 11 AM
- Tue8:30 AM to 11 AM
- Wed8:30 AM to 11 AM
- Thu8:30 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: Downtown residents
Listed on downtownpittsburghministerium.wordpress.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Brookville
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 Northwest Pennsylvania
1507 Grimm Drive, Erie, PA 16501
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
Summit Legal Aid
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, Inc
105 Grace Way, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jefferson County
Brookville is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Jefferson County Domestic Relations
186 Main Street, Suite 1, Brookville, PA 15825
Help here
- Child and spousal supportGet help establishing paternity and setting up child or spousal support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountypa.gov
State office
Jefferson County Assistance Office
100 Prushnok Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for or get help with public benefits such as SNAP, cash assistance, and health coverage.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing help · County office
Jefferson County Housing Authority
201 North Jefferson Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Help here
- Public housing and vouchersApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher to help pay rent.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffcoha.org
Local office · Regional office
PA 211 Northwest
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, jobs, or utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on northwest.pa211.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Community Connections of Clearfield-Jefferson Counties
375 Beaver Drive, DuBois, PA 15801
Help here
- Behavioral health and intellectual disability servicesContact the county's behavioral health and intellectual disability program to ask about services and referrals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccc-j.com
State office
Jefferson County State Health Center
200 Prushnok Drive, Suite 202A, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Help here
- Public health servicesAsk about immunizations, tuberculosis services, confidential HIV and STI testing, and health referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.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
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