Shamokin
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Local offices in Shamokin
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · Regional office
Shamokin Coal Township Joint Sewer Authority
114 Bridge Street, Shamokin, PA 17872
Help here
- Sewer bills and paymentsContact the authority for sewer bill information and payment help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sctjsa.org
State office · State office
State Representative JoAnne Stehr's Shamokin District Office
300 E. Independence Street, Shamokin, PA 17872
Help here
- Help with state servicesContact the district office for help with state programs, PennDOT paperwork, and other state-related questions.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on repstehr.com
Local office · City office
Shamokin City Hall
47 E. Lincoln Street, Shamokin, PA 17872
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city government services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on shamokincity.org
Older adults · County office
Coal Region Adult Community Center
2 E. Arch Street, Shamokin, PA 17872
Help here
- Senior center programs and mealsAdults age 55 and older can visit for meals, activities, health screenings, and transportation information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on search.pa211.org
Utilities · City office
Shamokin Public Works Department
511 N. Franklin Street, Shamokin, PA 17872
Help here
- Street and city service requestsContact Public Works about potholes, snow removal, trash, recycling, or other city street services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on shamokincity.org
Library · Regional office
Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library
210 E. Independence Street, Shamokin, PA 17872
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use public computers, or join programs for children and adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sctplibrary.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Shamokin
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
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
Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.
2 East Arch Street, Suite 313, Shamokin, PA 17872
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Northumberland County
Shamokin is in Northumberland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Northumberland County Domestic Relations Section
320 N Second Street, Sunbury, PA 17801
Help here
- Child and family supportThe office helps establish and enforce financial and medical support for children and spouses.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on northumberlandcountypa.gov
State office · State office
Northumberland County Assistance Office
320 Chestnut Street, Suite 1, Sunbury, PA 17801
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsResidents can apply for and ask questions about state assistance programs at this office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Northumberland County
50 Mahoning Street, Milton, PA 17847
Help here
- Housing assistance applicationsResidents can apply for housing assistance at the Milton or Mount Carmel office.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nchahousing.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Northumberland County Behavioral Health / Intellectual & Developmental Services
217 N Center Street, Sunbury, PA 17801
Help here
- Behavioral health intake and crisis helpCall or visit for behavioral health intake, case management, and crisis services.
- Intellectual and developmental disability supportsThe county helps eligible residents with intellectual disabilities find support and services.
- Early interventionFamilies can ask about early intervention services for children from birth through age three.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on northumberlandcountypa.gov
State office · State office
Northumberland County State Health Center
320 Chestnut Street, Sunbury, PA 17801
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesCall the health center to ask about public health clinic services and appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.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