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Local offices in Schwenksville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · Regional office
Schwenksville Borough Authority
298 Main Street, Schwenksville, PA 19473
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingContact the Authority about water or sewer service, bills, and emergencies.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sbawspa.org
Library · Regional office
Perkiomen Valley Library
290 Second Street, Schwenksville, PA 19473
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use online resources, and join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pvlibrary.net
Local office · City office
Schwenksville Borough Hall
300 Main Street, Schwenksville, PA 19473
Help here
- Borough services and paymentsContact the Borough about local services, permits, tax payments, and reserving borough facilities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on schwenksville-pa.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Schwenksville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The H.O.P.E. Food Pantry
20 miles from the center of Schwenksville140 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
North Light Community Center
20 miles from the center of Schwenksville175 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
Church of the Annunciation
20 miles from the center of Schwenksville324 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
Remnant Church of God
21 miles from the center of Schwenksville7708-7712 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 5 PM
- Fri11 AM to 5 PM
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Masjidullah Center for Human Excellence
21 miles from the center of Schwenksville7401 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, PA 19138
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM
- Tue10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Grace Community Christian Center
21 miles from the center of Schwenksville29 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
Nonprofits that serve Schwenksville
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
Job help near Schwenksville
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 Schwenksville. These are the closest.
American Job Center
PA CareerLink - Montgomery County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
12 miles away
1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm; Wed 10:30am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 6, 2026
American Job Center
PA CareerLink - Chester County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
19 miles away
479 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 500, Oaklands Corporate Center, Exton, PA 19341
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026
American Job Center
PA CareerLink Philadelphia Northwest
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
22 miles away
5847 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 7, 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
Montgomery County Workforce Development Board
PO Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404
Workforce board
Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board
651 Boas Street, Room 514, Harrisburg, PA 17121
Offices for all of Montgomery County
Schwenksville 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.
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