Charleroi
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Local offices in Charleroi
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
The Authority of the Borough of Charleroi
3 McKean Ave, Charleroi, PA 15022
Help here
- Water service and billingContact the authority to ask about water service, accounts, or bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on abcwater.net
Older adults · Regional office
Riverside Place Senior Center
303 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi, PA 15022
Help here
- Senior center programsOlder adults can contact the center about local activities and services for seniors.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on swpa-aaa.org
Local office · City office
Charleroi Borough Office
338 Fallowfield Ave, Charleroi, PA 15022
Help here
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on charleroiboro.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Mon Valley
130 McKean Avenue, Charleroi, PA 15022
Help here
- Job search and employment supportJob seekers can get help with job searches, resumes, and career services at this center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on southwestcornerwdb.com
Library · Nonprofit
Charleroi Area Public Library
638 Fallowfield Ave, Charleroi, PA 15022
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or ask about library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on charleroiarealibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Charleroi first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Mobile pantry
Food Pantry Distribution
Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministries
19 miles from the center of Charleroi134 E. Elizabeth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 10:30 AM (1st of the month)
Who can come: People living in Hazelwood, Greenfield and Glen-Hazel
Listed on fishes-and-loaves-hazelwood.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Steel City Table
20 miles from the center of Charleroi2700 Jane Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Hours
- Tue5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Thu5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Listed on steelcitytable.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
The CHS Oakland Food Pantry, Supported by Dollar Bank
Community Human Services
21 miles from the center of Charleroi370 Lawn Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 4 PM
- Thu3 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: People in need
Listed on chscorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Jubilee Kitchen
Jubilee Soup Kitchen
21 miles from the center of Charleroi2005 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
Free meals
Tuesday Night Meal Program
Outreached Arms
22 miles from the center of Charleroi320 Oliver Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Tuesday; doors open at 6:30 PM. Dinner at 7:00 PM.
Who can come: All are welcome
Listed on outreachedarms.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Walk-In Ministry
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
22 miles from the center of Charleroi325 Oliver Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 1 PM. October 19 to 22, 2026 only
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM. October 19 to 22, 2026 only
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM. October 19 to 22, 2026 only
- Thu11 AM to 1 PM. October 19 to 22, 2026 only
Who can come: Anyone who walks in
What to bring: No name, ID, or income verification is required. Guests may receive items anonymously.
Listed on trinitypittsburgh.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Charleroi
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
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
1 North Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110
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
Blueprints
150 West Beau Street, Suite 304, Washington, PA 15301
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Washington County
Charleroi is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Washington County Domestic Relations Section
Family Court Center, 29 W Cherry Avenue, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Child and spousal supportGet help establishing, collecting, or enforcing child and spousal support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncourts.us
State office
Washington County Assistance Office
201 W Wheeling Street, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply in person for public benefits, including cash assistance, SNAP, and LIHEAP.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing help · County office
Washington County Housing & Homeless Services
Crossroads Center, 95 W Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Housing and homelessness assistanceCall for coordinated entry to shelter, housing assistance, and support if you are at risk of homelessness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncopa.gov
Housing help · County office
Washington County Housing Authority
100 S Franklin Street, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the authority about public housing and housing choice vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wchapa.org
Human services · County office
Washington County Human Services Centralized Intake
Crossroads Center, Third Floor, 95 W Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Human services referralsCall to get connected with local help for food, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncopa.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Washington County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
95 W Beau Street, Third Floor, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Behavioral and developmental health servicesContact the county to learn about mental health, substance use, developmental disability, autism, and early intervention services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncopa.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