Deer Lake
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Local offices in Deer Lake
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · Regional office
Deer Lake Citizens Water Association
Help here
- Water serviceContact the water association about water service for your home.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on deerlakeboro.com
Local office · City office
Deer Lake Borough Office
238 Lake Front Drive, Orwigsburg, PA 17961
Help here
- Borough services and resident questionsContact the borough office with questions or concerns about local government services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on deerlakeboro.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Deer Lake first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The H.O.P.E. Food Pantry
60 miles from the center of Deer Lake140 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
North Light Community Center
60 miles from the center of Deer Lake175 Green Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19127
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 11 AM
- Fri10 AM to 11 AM
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Church of the Annunciation
60 miles from the center of Deer Lake324 Carpenter Ln., Philadelphia, PA 19119
Hours
- Tue11 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: People who live in ZIP codes 19118, 19119, 19138, 19150
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Mitzvah Food Program - Mainline
60 miles from the center of Deer Lake345 Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19004
Hours
- Thu: times not listed, call first
What to bring: Some hours are by appointment. Call first.
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Remnant Church of God
61 miles from the center of Deer Lake7708-7712 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
Grace Community Christian Center
61 miles from the center of Deer Lake29 W Johnson St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Deer Lake
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
Helping Harvest
117 Morgan Drive, Reading, PA 19608
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
MidPenn 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
Schuylkill Community Action
206 North Second Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Schuylkill County
Deer Lake is in Schuylkill County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Housing help · County office
Schuylkill County Housing Authority
245 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
Help here
- Housing assistanceApply for public housing or rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schcoha.org
Local office · Regional office
Pennsylvania 211 East
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall to get free, confidential referrals to local health and human services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa211.org
Older adults · Regional office
Schuylkill County Office of Senior Services
110 East Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901
Help here
- Services for older adultsOlder adults can contact the office for services and support to help them live in the community.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Veterans · County office
Schuylkill County Veterans Affairs
401 North Second Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
Help here
- Veterans assistanceVeterans can contact the county office for help with veterans services and benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schuylkillcountypa.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Schuylkill County at Pottsville
203 East Arch Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help with job searches, career planning, and unemployment benefits.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on careerlinkpottsville.org
State office
PennDOT Driver License Center, Schuylkill Haven
972 East Main Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
Help here
- Driver license and photo servicesVisit for driver license exams and photo license services.
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