Chambersburg
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Local offices in Chambersburg
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Franklin County Assistance Office
620 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201-4205
Help here
- Apply for public benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with state food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing authority · County office
Franklin County Housing Authority, Chambersburg Office
436 West Washington Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance programs for eligible residents.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fcha.net
Utilities · City office
Borough Utility Customer Service
100 South Second Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceGet help with Borough utility bills, accounts, and service questions.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chambersburgpa.gov
Local office · City office
Borough of Chambersburg Hall and Customer Service
100 South Second Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Help here
- City government helpContact the Borough about local government services and public information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chambersburgpa.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Franklin County
600 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help searching for jobs, training, and career services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scpaworks.org
State office · State office
Chambersburg Driver License Center
1320 Lincoln Highway East, Franklin Center, Chambersburg, PA 17202
Help here
- Driver licensing and photo IDVisit this PennDOT center for driver license and photo ID services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Library · Regional office
Coyle Free Library
102 North Main Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its public programs and resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on discovery.fclspa.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Eugene C. Clarke Jr. Community Center
235 South Third Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Help here
- Community center and recreationUse the community center's rooms, gyms, and recreation programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chambersburgpa.gov
Borough of Chambersburg website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chambersburg
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
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109
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
MidPenn Legal Services, Inc.
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
South Central Community Action Programs, Inc.
153 North Stratton Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Franklin County
Chambersburg is in Franklin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Franklin County Domestic Relations
Help here
- Child and spousal supportGet help with matters involving child or spousal support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountypa.gov
State office · State office
Franklin County Assistance Office
620 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for food, medical, cash, and other public assistance benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing authority · County office
Franklin County Community Connections
Help here
- Housing navigationGet connected with housing resources if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountypa.gov
Housing authority · County office
Franklin County Housing Authority
436 West Washington Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Help here
- Public and assisted housingContact the authority about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fcha.net
Human services · County office
Franklin County Human Services Resources
425 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202
Help here
- Human services information and referralsGet help finding local services and applying for assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountypa.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Franklin/Fulton Mental Health, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, and Early Intervention
425 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202
Help here
- Mental health and disability servicesContact the office to find mental health, developmental disability, or early intervention services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountypa.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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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