Allentown
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Local offices in Allentown
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Lehigh County Assistance Office
555 Union Boulevard, Suite 3, Allentown, PA 18109
Help here
- Public benefits applications and helpApply for benefits or ask a caseworker for help in person.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Allentown Housing Authority
1339 W Allen Street, Allentown, PA 18102
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on allentownhousing.org
Local office · City office
Allentown 311
Help here
- Report a non-emergency issueReport a non-emergency problem in the city through the 311 service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on allentownpa.gov
Library · Nonprofit
Allentown Public Library
1210 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18102
Help here
- Library resources and learningUse library resources and programs for learning and community activities.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on allentownpl.org
Local office · City office
City of Allentown
435 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101
Help here
- City information and department contactsFind city department information and contact details on the city website.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on allentownpa.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Department of Parks and Recreation
3000 Parkway Boulevard, Allentown, PA
Help here
- Recreation programs and park reservationsFind city recreation programs and reserve park facilities.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on allentownpa.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Allentown
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 Lehigh Valley and NE Pennsylvania
6969 Silver Crest Road, Nazareth, PA 18064
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
North Penn 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
Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley
1337 East 5th Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015-2103
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lehigh County
Allentown is in Lehigh County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Lehigh County Domestic Relations Section
455 West Hamilton Street, Room 320, Allentown, PA 18101
Help here
- Child and spousal supportGet help setting up or enforcing a child or spousal support order.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lccpa.org
State office · State office
Lehigh County Assistance Office
555 Union Boulevard, Suite 3, Allentown, PA 18109-3389
Help here
- Public benefits applications and renewalsGet help with applications and renewals for state assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing authority · County office
Lehigh County Housing Authority
635 Broad Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
Help here
- Public and subsidized housingAsk about eligibility and apply for public housing or the Section 8 program.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lehighcountyha.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Lehigh County Office of Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health
17 South Seventh Street, Allentown, PA 18101
Help here
- Mental health services and referralsContact the county to ask about mental health services and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lehighcounty.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Judge Donald E. Wieand Memorial Law Library
Historic Lehigh County Courthouse, 501 West Hamilton Street, 1st Floor, Allentown, PA 18101
Help here
- Public law library and legal researchUse public legal resources and get help finding legal research materials.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lccpa.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Lehigh County Court Self Help Center
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind information and county forms for common legal procedures.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lccpa.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.
- 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 East
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.
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