Jefferson County
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Local offices in Jefferson County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · County office
Jefferson County Domestic Relations
186 Main Street, Suite 1, Brookville, PA 15825
Help here
- Child and spousal supportGet help establishing paternity and setting up child or spousal support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountypa.gov
State office
Jefferson County Assistance Office
100 Prushnok Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for or get help with public benefits such as SNAP, cash assistance, and health coverage.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing help · County office
Jefferson County Housing Authority
201 North Jefferson Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Help here
- Public housing and vouchersApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher to help pay rent.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffcoha.org
Local office · Regional office
PA 211 Northwest
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, jobs, or utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on northwest.pa211.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Community Connections of Clearfield-Jefferson Counties
375 Beaver Drive, DuBois, PA 15801
Help here
- Behavioral health and intellectual disability servicesContact the county's behavioral health and intellectual disability program to ask about services and referrals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccc-j.com
State office
Jefferson County State Health Center
200 Prushnok Drive, Suite 202A, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Help here
- Public health servicesAsk about immunizations, tuberculosis services, confidential HIV and STI testing, and health referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Human services · County office
Jefferson County Children & Youth Services
155 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Brookville, PA 15825
Help here
- Child welfare and family supportGet help protecting children and supporting families facing abuse, neglect, or other serious needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountypa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging
186 Main Street, Suite 2, Brookville, PA 15825
Help here
- Aging servicesGet help with meals, transportation, caregiving, and services that help older adults live independently.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jcaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Jefferson County Veterans Service Office
Jefferson Place, 155 Main Street, 1st Floor, Brookville, PA 15825
Help here
- Veterans benefitsGet help applying for veterans benefits and arranging county rides to VA medical appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountypa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jefferson County Department of Emergency Services
115 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Brookville, PA 15825
Help here
- Emergency and disaster informationCall for non-emergency help reaching county emergency services or for information about emergency preparedness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountypa.gov
Jobs and training · State office
PA CareerLink Jefferson County
602 East Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help finding jobs, preparing a resume, and exploring training and career services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutionspa.com
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Jefferson County, closest to the center of Punxsutawney first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Mobile pantry
The People's Food Pantry
Community Empowerment Association
59 miles from the center of Punxsutawney7120 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
Nonprofits that serve Jefferson County
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
Cities and towns in Jefferson 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
Talk to a person
- PA 211 Northwest
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