Ellport

Local offices in Ellport

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Ellport Borough Office

  313 Burns Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117

  Help here

  • Borough servicesContact the borough office for help with local government services.
  • Sewer bill drop-offResidents can drop off sewer bills at the borough office.
  • Yard waste bagsResidents can buy brown yard waste bags at the borough office.
  Call 724-752-1422DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ellportboro.com

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Ellport Community Hall

  Call 724-752-1422Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ellportboro.com

Ellport Borough website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Ellport first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Northside Food Pantry

  Northside Common Ministries

  31 miles from the center of Ellport

  1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

  Hours

  • Tue9:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed9:30 AM to 12 PM
  Call 412-323-1163DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ncmin.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Polish Hill Food Pantry

  Jubilee Soup Kitchen

  32 miles from the center of Ellport

  3103 Brereton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

  Hours

  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM
  Call 412-261-5417DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on jubileekitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Walk-In Ministry

  First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh

  32 miles from the center of Ellport

  320 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 1 PM
  Call 412-471-3436DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on downtownpittsburghministerium.wordpress.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  The Walk-In Ministry

  Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

  32 miles from the center of Ellport

  325 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.

  Call 412-232-6404DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on trinitypittsburgh.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Tuesday Night Meal Program

  Outreached Arms

  32 miles from the center of Ellport

  320 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

  Call 412-600-9916DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on outreachedarms.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Walk-In Ministry

  Smithfield United Church of Christ

  32 miles from the center of Ellport

  620 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

  Call 412-281-1811DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on downtownpittsburghministerium.wordpress.com, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ellport

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Ellport

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Ellport. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Lawrence County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  10 miles away

  101 South Mercer Street, Suite 101, New Castle, PA 16101

  Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri; 10am-4:30pm Thurs

  Call 724-656-3165, ext. 221DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Beaver County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  14 miles away

  285 Route 18, Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, PA 15061

  Hours: M, W, Th, F, 8:00am - 4pm; Tues 10am-4pm

  Call 724-728-4860DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 20, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Butler County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  18 miles away

  112 Hollywood Drive, Suite 203; Pullman Commerce Center, Butler, PA 16001

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 3:30pm

  Call 724-431-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 17, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Lawrence County

Ellport is in Lawrence County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Lawrence County Domestic Relations

  430 Court Street, New Castle, PA 16101

  Help here

  • Child and spousal supportFile or get help with child support, spousal support, and support orders.Apply online
  Call 724-656-2179DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecountypa.gov

• State office

  Lawrence County Assistance Office

  108 Cascade Galleria, New Castle, PA 16101-3900

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or ask about cash assistance, Medical Assistance, SNAP, and LIHEAP.Apply online
  Call 724-656-3000DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Lawrence County Housing Authority

  481 Neshannock Avenue, New Castle, PA 16103

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for public housing and ask about available housing options.
  • Housing Choice VoucherContact the authority for information about Section 8 housing vouchers.
  Call 724-656-5100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecountyha.org

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Lawrence County Mental Health and Developmental Services

  Gettings Annex, 439 Countyline Street, New Castle, PA 16101

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and developmental servicesContact the department to find behavioral health and developmental disability services.
  Call 724-658-2538DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecountypa.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Lawrence County Law Library

  Lawrence County Government Center, 430 Court Street, New Castle, PA 16101

  Help here

  • Legal informationUse print and digital legal information at the county law library.
  Call 724-656-2136DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecountypa.gov

Everything in Lawrence County

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