Pennsylvania: Apply for SNAP
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
How to apply for SNAP food assistance through the Department of Human Services.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Pennsylvania
16 resources in Pennsylvania, plus programs open to everyone.
In Pennsylvania
Start here: benefits and programs
Pennie
- Health care
- Low cost
- Online or statewide
Pennsylvania's official health insurance marketplace, with financial help for eligible residents.
Who it's for: Pennsylvania residents; costs depend on income.
Pennsylvania: Apply for Medicaid
- Health care
- Free
- Online or statewide
How to apply for Medicaid health coverage through the Department of Human Services.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services: Apply for Benefits
- Benefits
- Free
- Online or statewide
Apply for food, health, energy and cash assistance online, in person, by phone or by mail.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Pennsylvania: Apply for LIHEAP
- Utilities
- Free
- Online or statewide
How to apply for help paying heating bills through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Local help and services
Community Legal Services (Philadelphia)
- Legal help
- Free
Free civil legal help for low-income Philadelphians on housing, benefits, health and more.
Who it's for: Income-eligible Philadelphia residents.
- Center City office 1424 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Directions
- North Philadelphia Law Center 1410 W Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140 Directions
Laurel Legal Services, Inc.
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
LawHelp.org: Pennsylvania
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free legal information, self-help guides and links to free legal aid providers in Pennsylvania.
Who it's for: Anyone can read the guides; legal aid providers set their own income limits.
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
MidPenn Legal Services, Inc.
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Neighborhood Legal Services Association
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
North Penn Legal Services, Inc.
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Northwestern Legal Services
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Find free civil legal help and self-help information across Pennsylvania.
Who it's for: Income-eligible Pennsylvania residents.
Philadelphia Legal Assistance Center
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Summit Legal Aid
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Available everywhere
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SNAP (Food Stamps)
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Monthly benefits for groceries. Applications are handled by your state; the USDA page links to each state's office.
Who it's for: Income and household-size rules apply.
Medicaid and CHIP
- Health care
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free or low-cost health coverage for people with limited income, and for children through CHIP. Apply through your state.
Who it's for: Income and household rules vary by state.
Benefits.gov Benefit Finder
- Benefits
- Free
- Online or statewide
Federal questionnaire that shows which government benefits you may qualify for.
Who it's for: Anyone; answers are used only to match programs.
Free Tax Help (VITA)
- Benefits
- Free
- Online or statewide
IRS-certified volunteers prepare tax returns for free and help claim credits such as the EITC.
Who it's for: Generally households earning about $67,000 or less.
HUD Find Shelter and Housing Help
- Housing
- Free
- Online or statewide
Links to emergency shelter, housing counseling and rental assistance offices near you.
Lifeline Phone and Internet Discount
- Utilities
- Low cost
- Online or statewide
Monthly discount on phone or internet service for qualifying households.
Who it's for: Income-based, or enrollment in SNAP, Medicaid and other programs.
LIHEAP Energy Assistance
- Utilities
- Free
- Online or statewide
Federal program that helps with heating and cooling bills. Apply through your state or local agency.
Who it's for: Income-based.