Port Carbon

Local offices in Port Carbon

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

• Local office · City office

  Port Carbon Borough Office

  301 First Street, Port Carbon, PA 17965

  Help here

  • Borough servicesContact the borough office for help with local government services and resident questions.
  • Garbage collection and sanitation billsFind garbage collection information and instructions for paying borough sanitation fees.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 570-622-2255DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Port Carbon Public Library

  111 Pike Street, Port Carbon, PA 17965

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and movies, use library computers, or join reading programs for children.
  Call 570-622-6115DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on www2.iu29.org

Port Carbon Borough website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  North Light Community Center

  68 miles from the center of Port Carbon

  175 Green Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19127

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 11 AM
  • Fri10 AM to 11 AM
  Call 215-483-4800DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Mitzvah Food Program - Mainline

  68 miles from the center of Port Carbon

  345 Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19004

  Hours

  • Thu: times not listed, call first

  What to bring: Some hours are by appointment. Call first.

  Call 215-832-0815DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Freedom Development Corporation

  69 miles from the center of Port Carbon

  6100 W Columbia Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151

  Hours

  • Tue11 AM to 1 PM
  Call 215-477-0800DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  St. Barbara

  69 miles from the center of Port Carbon

  5359 Lebanon Ave (side entrance), Philadelphia, PA 19131

  Hours

  • Tue11 AM to 12:30 PM
  Call 215-473-1044DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Bryn Mawr Avenue New Testament Church of God

  69 miles from the center of Port Carbon

  2227 Bryn Mawr Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131

  Hours

  • Mon6 PM to 8 PM
  • Wed2 PM to 4 PM
  • Thu6 PM to 8 PM
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Good Samaritan Baptist Church

  70 miles from the center of Port Carbon

  6148-6150 Lansdowne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151

  Hours

  • Wed8:30 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri11:30 AM to 3 PM
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Port Carbon

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

Job help near Port Carbon

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 Port Carbon. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Schuylkill County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.7 miles away

  201 - 203 East Arch Street, Pottsville, PA 17901

  Hours: 8:00 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Wednesdays

  Call 570-622-5253DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Luzerne County at Hazleton Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  75 North Laurel Street, Hazleton, PA 18201

  Hours: Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

  Call 570-459-3854DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA Career Link - Carbon County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  22 miles away

  50 E Locust St, Suite 1, Nesquehoning, PA 18240

  Hours: M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

  Call 570-325-2701DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 20, 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 Schuylkill County

Port Carbon 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
  Call 570-385-3400DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 211Website

  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.
  Call 570-622-3103DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 570-628-1400DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 570-622-5253DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Schuylkill 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