Meadville
Ask about this
We answer from what this page says. For anything else, keep going in the full chat.
Answers are a guide, not a decision. In danger, call 911. In crisis, call or text 988. Your privacy
Local offices in Meadville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Crawford County Assistance Office
1084 Water Street, Meadville, PA 16335
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit or contact the office for help applying for state benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Meadville
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing through the housing authority.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on meadvillehousing.org
Utilities · Regional office
Meadville Area Water Authority
18160 Rogers Ferry Road, Meadville, PA 16335
Help here
- Water, sewer, and refuse billsGet help with water, sewer, and refuse bills, payments, and service questions.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mawa.us
Older adults · Nonprofit
Meadville Center at the Lew Davies Community Building
1034 Park Avenue, Meadville, PA 16335
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesAdults age 60 and older can come for meals, activities, exercise, and social programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on activeaging.org
Local office · City office
City of Meadville City Hall
894 Diamond Park, Meadville, PA 16335
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city for help with city services and questions about local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on meadvillepa.govoffice3.com
State office
Meadville Driver License Center
16942 Patricia Drive, Meadville, PA 16335
Help here
- Driver and photo ID servicesVisit for driver license and photo ID services offered at this PennDOT center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Library · Nonprofit
Meadville Public Library
848 N Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335
Help here
- Library materials, computers, and programsBorrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, and join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on meadvillelibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Meadville
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania
1507 Grimm Drive, Erie, PA 16501
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
Northwestern Legal Services
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
Venango-Crawford Office of Economic Opportunity
1 Dale Avenue, Franklin, PA 16323
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Crawford County
Meadville is in Crawford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Crawford County Domestic Relations
898 Park Avenue, Suite 11, Meadville, PA 16335
Help here
- Child and spousal supportGet help with establishing and enforcing child or spousal support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountypa.net
State office · Regional office
WIC Clinic serving Crawford County
747 Terrace Street, Meadville, PA 16335
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pawic.com
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org
Housing help · Regional office
Meadville Housing Authority
1120 Market Street, Meadville, PA 16335
Help here
- Public housing and Section 8Apply for public housing or a Section 8 housing voucher.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on meadvillehousing.org
Human services · County office
Crawford County Human Services
18282 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Meadville, PA 16335
Help here
- Mental health and intellectual disability servicesGet help finding county mental health, intellectual disability, and early intervention services.
- Children and Youth ServicesContact the county for help with child safety and family services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountypa.net
Older adults · Regional office
Active Aging, Inc.
1034 Park Avenue, Meadville, PA 16335
Help here
- Aging servicesGet information and referrals, meals, in-home support, Medicare counseling, and other services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on activeaging.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.
Call 988Text 988