Butler
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Local offices in Butler
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
Utilities · City office
Residential Utilities
Help here
- Utility bill helpFind contact details for water, sewer, gas, electric, phone, and garbage service, plus information on help with energy costs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbutler.org
Local office · City office
Butler City Building
140 West North Street, Butler, PA 16001-5298
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call the city building for help with city departments, forms, and local government questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbutler.org
Older adults · County office
Butler County Aging Resource Center
215 N. Duffy Road, Butler, PA 16001
Help here
- Senior center activities and mealsAdults age 60 and older can attend social, educational, and health activities and arrange a meal.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on butlercountypa.gov
Jobs and training · State office
PA CareerLink Butler County
112 Hollywood Drive, Suite 203, Butler, PA 16001
Help here
- Job search and employment supportGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, career planning, and unemployment insurance questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
State office
Butler Driver License Center
Point Plaza Shopping Center, 158 Point Plaza, Butler, PA 16001
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesVisit the center for driver license or photo ID services and eligible in-person tests.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Library · Regional office
Butler Area Public Library
218 N. McKean Street, Butler, PA 16001
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, use public computers and printing, find job search help, or use community resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on butlerlibrary.info
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Butler first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Mobile pantry
The People's Food Pantry
Community Empowerment Association
28 miles from the center of Butler7120 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
Polish Hill Food Pantry
Jubilee Soup Kitchen
28 miles from the center of Butler3103 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
PCSI Food Pantry
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc.
29 miles from the center of Butler249 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
Northside Food Pantry
Northside Common Ministries
29 miles from the center of Butler1601 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
Food pantry
Walk-In Ministry
Smithfield United Church of Christ
29 miles from the center of Butler620 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 11 AM
- Tue8:30 AM to 11 AM
- Wed8:30 AM to 11 AM
- Thu8:30 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: Downtown residents
Listed on downtownpittsburghministerium.wordpress.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Walk-In Ministry
First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh
30 miles from the center of Butler320 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 1 PM
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM
- Thu11 AM to 1 PM
Listed on downtownpittsburghministerium.wordpress.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Butler
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
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
1 North Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110
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
Neighborhood Legal Services Association
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 Partnership
781 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Butler County
Butler is in Butler County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Butler County Domestic Relations Section
124 W Diamond Street, Floor L, Butler, PA 16003
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for child support services or get help with an existing support order.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercountypa.gov
State office
Butler County Assistance Office
108 Woody Drive, Butler, PA 16001
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for or get help with Pennsylvania assistance programs, including food and cash benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing and Redevelopment Authorities of the County of Butler
114 Woody Drive, Butler, PA 16001
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the authority about affordable rental housing and available properties.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housingauthority.com
Human services · County office
Butler County Human Services
124 W Diamond Street, Butler, PA 16003
Help here
- Human services information and referralsContact the county to find information about its human services programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercountypa.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Butler County Mental Health Services
124 West Diamond Street, Butler, PA 16001
Help here
- Publicly funded mental health servicesCall the county’s referral partner to request an assessment for publicly funded mental health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercountypa.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Butler County Law Library
Help here
- Legal research resourcesContact the law library for information about legal research resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercountypa.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.
Call 988Text 988