Wilkes-Barre
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Local offices in Wilkes-Barre
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Luzerne County Assistance Office, Wilkes-Barre District
205 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsVisit or call the office for help applying for Pennsylvania benefits, including cash assistance and related programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Human services · City office
Office of Economic & Community Development
40 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Help here
- Emergency utility assistanceEligible city residents can ask about a one-time grant to help pay for home heating utilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilkes-barre.city
Housing help · Regional office
Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority
50 Lincoln Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the Housing Authority about affordable housing for low-income families, older adults, and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilkesbarrehousing.org
Utilities · City office
Department of Public Works
3 Conyngham Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Help here
- Waste collection and street maintenanceContact Public Works about trash and recycling collection, street repairs, and other city maintenance issues.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilkes-barre.city
Public health · City office
Wilkes-Barre Health Department
40 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the Health Department about city health inspections and clinical services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilkes-barre.city
Local office · City office
City Hall
40 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Help here
- City information and service requestsCall City Hall for help finding city services or reporting a city issue.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilkes-barre.city
Jobs and training · State office
PA CareerLink Luzerne County at Wilkes-Barre
32 East Union Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpJob seekers can get help finding work, building skills, and exploring career options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careerlinkwilkesbarre.org
State office
PennDOT Driver License Center
1085 Hanover Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationVisit the center for in-person driver license and identification services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Library · Regional office
Osterhout Free Library
71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use information services, and take part in programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on osterhout.info
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation
40 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Help here
- Parks and recreationContact the city for information about parks, athletic fields, and recreation programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilkes-barre.city
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wilkes-Barre
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
CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Foodbank
185 Research Drive, Pittston, PA 18640
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
Commission on Economic Opportunity
165 Amber Lane, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Luzerne County
Wilkes-Barre is in Luzerne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Luzerne County Domestic Relations
310 Market Street, Kingston, PA 18704
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can contact the office for help with child support cases and payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on luzernecounty.org
State office
Luzerne County Assistance Office, Wilkes-Barre District
205 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-3298
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for state benefits such as food, cash, and medical assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
State office
Luzerne County Assistance Office, Hazleton District
10 West Chestnut Street, Hazleton, PA 18201
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsResidents can apply for public benefits and get help from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services staff.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
State office · Nonprofit
Wilkes-Barre WIC Center
250 Old River Road, Suite D, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Help here
- WIC nutrition servicesEligible families can get nutrition support and food benefits through WIC.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mfhs.org
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
Housing help · County office
Luzerne County Community Development Office
93 North State Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Help here
- Housing and home repair programsEligible residents can ask about home repair, homebuyer, and rental housing programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on luzernecounty.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.
- 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