West Middlesex

Local offices in West Middlesex

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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org

• Local office · City office

  West Middlesex Borough Office

  25 North Street, West Middlesex, PA 16159

  Help here

  • Borough servicesContact the borough office for help with local government questions and borough services.
  • Sewer bill paymentsPay your sewer bill by mail, at the drop box, or at the local First National Bank branch.
  Call 724-528-9931DirectionsWebsite

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

Borough of West Middlesex website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of West Middlesex first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Northside Food Pantry

  Northside Common Ministries

  55 miles from the center of West Middlesex

  1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

  Hours

  • Tue9:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed9:30 AM to 12 PM
  Call 412-323-1163DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ncmin.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Polish Hill Food Pantry

  Jubilee Soup Kitchen

  56 miles from the center of West Middlesex

  3103 Brereton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

  Hours

  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM
  Call 412-261-5417DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on jubileekitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  PCSI Food Pantry

  Pittsburgh Community Services Inc.

  57 miles from the center of West Middlesex

  249 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.

  Call 412-904-4700DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on pghcsi.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Mobile pantry

  The People's Food Pantry

  Community Empowerment Association

  58 miles from the center of West Middlesex

  7120 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.

  Call 412-371-3689DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ceapittsburgh.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve West Middlesex

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

Job help near West Middlesex

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 West Middlesex. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Mercer County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  5 miles away

  217 West State Street, Sharon, PA 16146

  Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon, Tue, Thurs. & Fri.; 10:00am to 4:30pm on Wednesday

  Call 724-347-9257DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Lawrence County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  101 South Mercer Street, Suite 101, New Castle, PA 16101

  Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri; 10am-4:30pm Thurs

  Call 724-656-3165, ext. 221DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Oil Region

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  34 miles away

  1345 15th St, Suite 2, Franklin, PA 16323

  Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Mon-Fri

  Call 814-678-5050DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Mercer County

West Middlesex is in Mercer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Mercer County Domestic Relations

  121 North Pitt Street, Mercer, PA 16137

  Help here

  • Child and spousal supportYou can apply to start or change a child or spousal support order and get help with enforcement.Apply online
  Call 724-662-3800DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Mercer County Assistance Office

  2236 Highland Road, Hermitage, PA 16148

  Help here

  • Public benefitsVisit or call the office for help with state assistance programs and benefit applications.Apply online
  Call 724-983-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Mercer County Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities

  8406 Sharon-Mercer Road, Mercer, PA 16137

  Help here

  • Mental health and disability services intakeThe department connects residents with mental health, intellectual disability, autism, and early intervention services.
  Call 724-662-2230DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Mercer County Law Library

  125 South Diamond Street, Suite 305, Mercer, PA 16137

  Help here

  • Public legal researchThe public can use the library’s legal research materials and computers during office hours.
  Call 724-662-3800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Mercer County Children and Youth Services

  8425 Sharon-Mercer Road, Mercer, PA 16137

  Help here

  • Child safety and family supportThe office investigates reports of child abuse or neglect and helps families keep children safe.
  Call 724-662-2703DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Mercer County Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

  133 North Pitt Street, Mercer, PA 16137

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsThe agency helps older adults find care, benefits counseling, meals, transportation, and other support.
  Call 724-662-6222DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Mercer 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