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Local offices in Sligo
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Sligo Borough Authority
448 Colerain St., Sligo, PA 16255
Help here
- Sewer billingPay your sewer bill or ask the authority about rates and payments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sligoborough.com
Local office · City office
Sligo Borough Office
448 Colerain St., Sligo, PA 16255
Help here
- Borough servicesContact the borough office about local government services and public records.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sligoborough.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Sligo Recreation Center
448 Colerain St., Sligo, PA 16255
Help here
- Community recreation spaceAsk about using the gym and community space for activities or meetings.
- Help with utility billsContact the center to ask about Salvation Army help with utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sligoborough.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Sligo first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Mobile pantry
The People's Food Pantry
Community Empowerment Association
50 miles from the center of Sligo7120 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Hours
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM (2nd of the month)
Who can come: Community
What to bring: First come, first serve.
Listed on ceapittsburgh.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
PCSI Food Pantry
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc.
51 miles from the center of Sligo249 N. Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 4 PM
- Tue10 AM to 4 PM
- Wed10 AM to 4 PM
- Thu10 AM to 8 PM
- Fri10 AM to 4 PM
Who can come: Pittsburgh residents
What to bring: Complete an intake form once a year. First-time visitors and visitors at the start of a new year must bring photo ID for the head of household, identification for other household members, income information, and proof of Pittsburgh residency. Income eligibility guidelines apply.
Listed on pghcsi.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Polish Hill Food Pantry
Jubilee Soup Kitchen
51 miles from the center of Sligo3103 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
Food pantry
Northside Food Pantry
Northside Common Ministries
52 miles from the center of Sligo1601 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
Free grocery market
The CHS Oakland Food Pantry, Supported by Dollar Bank
Community Human Services
53 miles from the center of Sligo370 Lawn Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 4 PM
- Thu3 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: People in need
Listed on chscorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Jubilee Kitchen
Jubilee Soup Kitchen
53 miles from the center of Sligo2005 Wyandotte Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Hours
- Mon7 AM to 1 PM
- Tue7 AM to 1 PM
- Wed7 AM to 1 PM
- Thu7 AM to 1 PM
- Fri7 AM to 1 PM
- Sat7 AM to 1 PM
- Sun7 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Anyone seeking support
Listed on jubileekitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sligo
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania
1507 Grimm Drive, Erie, PA 16501
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
Summit Legal Aid
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
Community Action, Inc
105 Grace Way, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Sligo
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 Sligo. These are the closest.
American Job Center
PA CareerLink - Armstrong County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
20 miles away
11931 State Route 85, Suite E, Kittanning, PA 16201
Hours: M, T, TH, Fri - 8:30-4:00; Wed - 9:30 - 4:00
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 17, 2026
American Job Center
PA CareerLink - Oil Region
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
26 miles away
1345 15th St, Suite 2, Franklin, PA 16323
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Mon-Fri
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026
American Job Center
PA CareerLink - Butler County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
28 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
Northwest Workforce Development Board
1174 Elk Street, PO Box 831, Franklin, PA 16323
Workforce board
Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board
651 Boas Street, Room 514, Harrisburg, PA 17121
Offices for all of Clarion County
Sligo is in Clarion County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Clarion County Assistance Office
71 Lincoln Drive, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Cash, food, and medical assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, Medical Assistance, or help with heating costs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Clarion County Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Early Intervention
214 South Seventh Avenue, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Mental health and developmental disability servicesContact the county office to ask about mental health, developmental disability, and early intervention services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Human services · County office
Clarion County Children & Youth Services
214 South 7th Avenue, Suite B, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Children and youth servicesContact the county agency for help with child safety, family support, and child welfare concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Clarion Area Agency on Aging
16 Venture Lane, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, Medicare counseling, and other local support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clarionaging.com
Veterans · County office
Clarion County Veterans Affairs
330 Main Street, Room 109, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for county, state, and federal benefits for veterans and their families.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.clarion.pa.us
Emergency help · County office
Clarion County Office of Emergency Services
421 Madison Road, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationContact the county office for local emergency preparedness information and assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
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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