Spring City
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Local offices in Spring City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Regional office
PA 211
Help here
- Local help and service referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for needs such as food, housing, bills, and crisis support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org
Local office · City office
Spring City Borough Hall
6 South Church Street, Spring City, PA 19475
Help here
- Borough services and billsGet help with borough sewer and trash services, including paying sewer and trash bills online.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on springcitypa.gov
Library · Nonprofit
Spring City Public Library
245 Broad Street, Spring City, PA 19475
Help here
- Library materials and programsUse the library to borrow books and other materials, access digital resources, and take part in programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on springcitylibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Spring City first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
North Light Community Center
20 miles from the center of Spring City175 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
20 miles from the center of Spring City345 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
20 miles from the center of Spring City140 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
21 miles from the center of Spring City324 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
Freedom Development Corporation
21 miles from the center of Spring City6100 W Columbia Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151
Hours
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Barbara
21 miles from the center of Spring City5359 Lebanon Ave (side entrance), Philadelphia, PA 19131
Hours
- Tue11 AM to 12:30 PM
Listed on services.arcgis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Spring City
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
Chester County Department of Community Development
601 Westtown Road, Suite 365, West Chester, PA 19380
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Chester County
Spring City is in Chester County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Chester County Assistance Office
100 James Buchanan Drive, Thorndale, PA 19372
Help here
- Pennsylvania public benefitsResidents can apply for or get help with SNAP, cash assistance, Medical Assistance, and heating assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of the County of Chester
30 West Barnard Street, Suite 2, West Chester, PA 19382
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersEligible residents can apply for public housing or rental help through the housing choice voucher program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on haccnet.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Chester County
479 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 500, Exton, PA 19341
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesJob seekers can get help finding work, training, and career services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pacareerlinkchesco.org
Library · County office
Chester County Library System
450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA 19341
Help here
- Library cards and information resourcesResidents can get a library card and use books, digital resources, and library programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccls.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