Patterson Heights
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 Patterson Heights
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Borough of Patterson Heights
600 7th Avenue, Patterson Heights, PA 15010
Help here
- Borough services and tax informationContact the borough office about local services, permits, or paying borough taxes.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on patterson-hgts.com
Borough of Patterson Heights website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Patterson Heights first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Northside Food Pantry
Northside Common Ministries
25 miles from the center of Patterson Heights1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Hours
- Tue9:30 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 12 PM
Listed on ncmin.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Walk-In Ministry
First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh
27 miles from the center of Patterson Heights320 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
Listed on downtownpittsburghministerium.wordpress.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Tuesday Night Meal Program
Outreached Arms
27 miles from the center of Patterson Heights320 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
27 miles from the center of Patterson Heights325 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
Food pantry
Walk-In Ministry
Smithfield United Church of Christ
27 miles from the center of Patterson Heights620 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
Listed on downtownpittsburghministerium.wordpress.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Polish Hill Food Pantry
Jubilee Soup Kitchen
27 miles from the center of Patterson Heights3103 Brereton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on jubileekitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Patterson Heights
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
Neighborhood Legal Services Association
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
Beaver County Community Services Program
1013 8th Avenue, Beaver, PA 15010
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Patterson Heights
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 Patterson Heights. These are the closest.
American Job Center
PA CareerLink - Beaver County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
5.5 miles away
285 Route 18, Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, PA 15061
Hours: M, W, Th, F, 8:00am - 4pm; Tues 10am-4pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 20, 2026
American Job Center
PA CareerLink - Lawrence County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
18 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
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026
American Job Center
PA CareerLink - Butler County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
23 miles away
112 Hollywood Drive, Suite 203; Pullman Commerce Center, Butler, PA 16001
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 3:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 17, 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
Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board
351 West Beau Street, Suite 300, Washington, PA 15301
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 Beaver County
Patterson Heights is in Beaver County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Nonprofit
Adagio Health WIC of Beaver County
315 Ninth Street, New Brighton, PA 15066
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsWIC provides food benefits, nutrition education, and health care referrals for eligible pregnant people and young children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adagiohealth.org
State office
Beaver County Assistance Office
171 Virginia Avenue, Rochester, PA 15074
Help here
- Benefits applications and assistanceApply for or ask about cash assistance, SNAP, medical coverage, and help with heating bills.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the County of Beaver
300 State Avenue, Beaver, PA 15009
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing or ask about rental assistance and housing options for eligible households.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beavercountyhousing.org
Jobs and training · State office
PA CareerLink Beaver County
285 Beaver Valley Mall, Route 18, Monaca, PA 15061
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help searching for jobs, preparing a resume, and finding career training.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Library · County office
Beaver County Library System
109 Pleasant Drive, Suite 101, Aliquippa, PA 15001
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, and library programs across the county system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beaverlibraries.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