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Local offices in Masontown
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · County office
Fayette County Housing Authority
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or ask about housing assistance at a Fayette County Housing Authority site.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on faycha.org
Local office · City office
Masontown Borough Office
1 East Church Avenue, Masontown, PA 15461
Help here
- Borough services and utility billsContact the borough office for water and sewer billing and other borough services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on masontownpa.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Masontown Senior Center
22 South Main Street, Masontown, PA 15461
Help here
- Senior center servicesCall the center to ask about services and programs for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on masontownseniorcenter.com
Library · Regional office
German-Masontown Public Library
104 South Main Street, Masontown, PA 15461
Help here
- Library materials, computers, and programsBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and take part in library programs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on german-masontownpubliclibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Masontown first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Mobile pantry
Food Pantry Distribution
Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministries
39 miles from the center of Masontown134 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
40 miles from the center of Masontown2700 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
41 miles from the center of Masontown370 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
41 miles from the center of Masontown2005 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
41 miles from the center of Masontown320 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
41 miles from the center of Masontown325 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 Masontown
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
Job help near Masontown
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 Masontown. These are the closest.
American Job Center
PA CareerLink - Fayette County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
13 miles away
112 Commonwealth Drive, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026
American Job Center
PA CareerLink - Greene County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
14 miles away
200 Greene Plaza, Waynesburg, PA 15370-1324
Hours: Monday 10:00am to 4:00pm and Tuesday through Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026
American Job Center
PA CareerLink - Mon Valley
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
20 miles away
130 McKean Ave, Charleroi, PA 15022
Hours: Mon.,Tues.,Wed. Thur., 8:00am to 4:00pm; Fri.,10:00 am to 4:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 27, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Pennsylvania
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Westmoreland/Fayette Workforce Development Board
145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697
Workforce board
Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board
651 Boas Street, Room 514, Harrisburg, PA 17121
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 Fayette County
Masontown 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
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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