Pottstown
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Local offices in Pottstown
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Pottstown District County Assistance Office
24 Robinson Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for or ask about SNAP, cash assistance, and Medical Assistance benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Utilities · City office
Borough Utilities and Utility Billing
100 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
Help here
- Utility bills and paymentsGet help with borough utility bills and payment options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pottstown.org
Local office · City office
Borough Hall
100 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
Help here
- Borough government servicesContact Borough Hall for help finding borough departments and resident services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pottstown.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
TriCounty Active Adult Center
288 Moser Road, Pottstown, PA 19464
Help here
- Programs for older adultsOlder adults can visit for activities, services, and social programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tricountyaac.org
Library · Nonprofit
Pottstown Regional Public Library
500 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
Help here
- Library services and public computersUse library books, public computers, Wi-Fi, and programs for children and adults.
- Job search helpGet help with resumes and searching for a job.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pottstown.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Pottstown first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
North Light Community Center
27 miles from the center of Pottstown175 Green Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19127
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 11 AM
- Fri10 AM to 11 AM
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Mitzvah Food Program - Mainline
27 miles from the center of Pottstown345 Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19004
Hours
- Thu: times not listed, call first
What to bring: Some hours are by appointment. Call first.
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The H.O.P.E. Food Pantry
27 miles from the center of Pottstown140 E Mt. Airy Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Church of the Annunciation
28 miles from the center of Pottstown324 Carpenter Ln., Philadelphia, PA 19119
Hours
- Tue11 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: People who live in ZIP codes 19118, 19119, 19138, 19150
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Grace Community Christian Center
28 miles from the center of Pottstown29 W Johnson St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Freedom Development Corporation
28 miles from the center of Pottstown6100 W Columbia Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151
Hours
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pottstown
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
Philabundance
3616 S. Galloway Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
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
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
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
Montgomery County Community Action Development Commission
113 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Montgomery County
Pottstown is in Montgomery County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Office of Community Connections
Help here
- Community service referralsStaff connect residents with local help for food, housing, jobs, mental health, literacy, and legal needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountypa.gov
Public health · County office
Montgomery County WIC
1340 DeKalb Street, Suite 1, Norristown, PA 19401
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC provides food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals to eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountypa.gov
Child support · County office
Domestic Relations Section
One Montgomery Plaza, Suite 204, 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Help here
- Child and spousal supportThe office helps establish, change, and enforce child and spousal support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountypa.gov
State office
Montgomery County Assistance Office, Norristown District
1931 New Hope Street, Norristown, PA 19401-3191
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsVisit the office for help with Pennsylvania public assistance programs and benefit questions.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing help · County office
Office of Housing and Community Development
Help here
- Housing resourcesFind county housing resources and information about affordable homes and housing assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountypa.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Montgomery County Housing Authority
104 W. Main Street, Suite 1, Norristown, PA 19401
Help here
- Public and assisted housingContact the housing authority for information about public housing and housing voucher programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montcoha.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