Saxton

Local offices in Saxton

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

• Utilities · City office

  Saxton Borough Municipal Authority

  Help here

  • Water and sewer servicesContact the authority with questions about local water and sewer service.
  Call 814-635-3403Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on discoverbedfordcounty.com

• Local office · City office

  Saxton Borough Council

  707 9th Street, Saxton, PA 16678

  Help here

  • Borough servicesContact the borough about local government services and questions.
  Call 814-635-2363DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on discoverbedfordcounty.com

• Library · Nonprofit

  Saxton Community Library

  315 Front Street, Saxton, PA 16678

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use books, information resources, programs, and other services.
  Call 814-212-6925DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Saxton

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

Offices for all of Bedford County

Saxton is in Bedford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Bedford County Assistance Office

  150 North Street, Bedford, PA 15522

  Help here

  • Public assistance benefitsApply for or renew benefits such as food, health care, and cash assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 814-765-7591DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency on Aging

  240 Wood Street, Bedford, PA 15522

  Help here

  • Older adult servicesGet help with meals, care at home, transportation, and other services for older adults.
  Call 814-623-8148DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hbfaaa.org

• Veterans · County office

  Bedford County Veterans Affairs

  200 South Juliana Street, Bedford, PA 15522

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 814-623-4848DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bedfordcountypa.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Bedford County Department of Emergency Management

  200 South Juliana Street, Bedford, PA 15522

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and preparednessGet information about local emergency planning and preparedness.
  Call 814-623-9117DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bedfordcountypa.org

• Library · County office

  Bedford County Library

  240 South Wood Street, Bedford, PA 15522

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use library reference and digital resources.
  Call 814-623-5010DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bedfordcountylibrary.com

Everything in Bedford 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