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These are real programs that real families in our area use. No judgment. No runaround. Just the fastest path to help we could find.

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Help paying for energy and heat

LIHEAP (Pennsylvania)
Grants of $200 to $1,000 to help pay your heating bill. Apply at compass.state.pa.us or call 1-866-857-7095.
CAP programs
Every major Pennsylvania utility is required to offer a Customer Assistance Program that caps your bill based on your income. Call your utility company and ask for CAP, or visit the Pennsylvania PUC at puc.pa.gov
Shop your energy supplier
Pennsylvania has a deregulated energy market. Compare suppliers at papowerswitch.com
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Help affording food and groceries

SNAP (Pennsylvania)
Apply online at compass.state.pa.us or call 1-800-692-7462.
WIC
For pregnant women, new moms, and kids under 5. Apply at pawic.com or call 1-800-WIC-WINS.
Find a food bank
Enter your zip code at feedingamerica.org to find free food near you.
SNAP at farmers markets
Many local markets double your SNAP dollars on fresh produce. Ask at your nearest market or call 211.
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Help with rent and housing

Rental assistance
Apply at compass.state.pa.us
Know your rights as a renter
Visit your state attorney general's website or call 211.
Legal Aid
Free legal help for renters facing eviction or unsafe conditions. Call 211 to find your local Legal Aid office.
Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher
Apply through your local housing authority. Call 211 for help finding it.
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Help paying for childcare

Child Care Works
Pennsylvania's childcare subsidy program for families earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level. Apply at compass.state.pa.us or call 1-877-472-5437.
Find your local ELRC
Early Learning Resource Centers help families find care and apply for subsidies. Call 1-888-461-5437.
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free federally funded early education for qualifying families with children from birth to age 5. Find a program at eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
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Help with healthcare costs

Healthcare.gov
Check for marketplace plans and subsidies at healthcare.gov
Community health centers
Sliding-scale fees based on income. Search "community health center near me" or call 211.
NeedyMeds.org
A database of patient assistance programs for prescriptions. Visit needymeds.org
211
Free, connects to local health resources and programs.
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Not sure where to start?

Call 211. It is free, confidential, and connects you to local programs for almost anything, including food, housing, energy, healthcare, childcare, and more. Available 24 hours a day.

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