Dawson
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Local offices in Dawson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Dawson Borough Office
209 Howell St, Dawson, PA 15428
Help here
- Borough servicesContact the borough office for local government information and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fayettecountypa.org
Older adults · Regional office
Brownfield Satellite Center
291 Banning Road, Dawson, PA 15428
Help here
- Senior community centerOlder adults can visit this center for senior community center services during its weekly hours.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on swpa-aaa.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Dawson first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Mobile pantry
Food Pantry Distribution
Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministries
29 miles from the center of Dawson134 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
31 miles from the center of Dawson2700 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
Mobile pantry
The People's Food Pantry
Community Empowerment Association
31 miles from the center of Dawson7120 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
Free grocery market
The CHS Oakland Food Pantry, Supported by Dollar Bank
Community Human Services
31 miles from the center of Dawson370 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
32 miles from the center of Dawson2005 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
PCSI Food Pantry
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc.
32 miles from the center of Dawson249 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
Nonprofits that serve Dawson
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
Fayette County Community Action Agency
108 North Beeson Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Fayette County
Dawson is in Fayette County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Fayette County Domestic Relations
22 E Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401
Help here
- Child and spousal supportHelps establish paternity and set, change, enforce, and collect support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettecountypa.org
State office
Fayette County Assistance Office
41 West Church Street, Uniontown, PA 15401
Help here
- Public benefits applications and helpApply for or renew benefits and ask staff for help with your case.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing help · County office
Fayette County Housing Authority
624 Pittsburgh Road, Uniontown, PA 15401
Help here
- Affordable housingProvides housing assistance for eligible low-income families and individuals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on faycha.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration
215 Jacob Murphy Lane, Uniontown, PA 15401
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesConnects residents with mental health, intellectual disability, and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettecountypa.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Fayette County Law Library
61 E Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401
Help here
- Legal research libraryOffers public access to legal research materials in the county courthouse.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettecountypa.org
Human services · County office
Fayette County Children & Youth Services
130 Old New Salem Road, Uniontown, PA 15401
Help here
- Child safety and family servicesHelps protect children from abuse and neglect and supports children and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettecountypa.org
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 Southwest
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.
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