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Free help in Pennsylvania — food, shelter, recovery, and clinics

15 places in Pennsylvania that help families for free or at low cost. Nothing to buy, no account needed. Call ahead — hours change.

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Food Pantries & Meals in Pennsylvania

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  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley & NE Pennsylvania

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    Serves the Lehigh Valley and six northeast PA counties.

    Food pantryMobile distribution
    Allentown, PA Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.
    Call 610-434-0875 WebsiteDetails

  • Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

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    11-county network across southwestern Pennsylvania.

    Food pantryMobile distribution
    Duquesne, PA Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.
    Call 412-460-3663 WebsiteDetails

  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania

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    11-county network across northwest Pennsylvania.

    Food pantryMobile distribution
    Erie, PA Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.
    Call 814-459-3663 WebsiteDetails

  • Central Pennsylvania Food Bank

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    27 counties of central Pennsylvania; 1,000+ partner programs.

    Food pantryMobile distribution
    Harrisburg, PA Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.
    Call 717-564-1700 WebsiteDetails

  • Philabundance

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    Serves nine counties in the Philadelphia region with 350+ partners.

    Food pantryMobile distribution
    Philadelphia, PA Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.
    Call 215-339-0900 WebsiteDetails

  • 211 Pennsylvania — Free Local Help Line

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    Free, confidential 24/7 helpline connecting Pennsylvania residents to food pantries, rent and utility help, shelter, health services, and other local programs. Dial 2-1-1 from any phone.

    Food pantryRent & utility help
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Call 211 WebsiteDetails

  • Find a Food Bank in Pennsylvania

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    Use the Feeding America food bank finder to locate the member food bank serving every county in Pennsylvania, with links to local pantries, mobile distributions, and meal programs.

    Food pantryMobile distributionKids & summer mealsSenior nutrition
    WebsiteDetails

Shelter & Housing Help in Pennsylvania

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  • Bethesda Mission

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    Shelters for men, women, and children in Harrisburg.

    Emergency shelter
    Harrisburg, PA Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.
    Call 717-257-4442 WebsiteDetails

  • Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission

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    Philadelphia's largest provider of emergency shelter for homeless men.

    Emergency shelter
    Philadelphia, PA Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.
    Call 215-922-6400 WebsiteDetails

  • Light of Life Rescue Mission

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    Shelter, meals, and recovery programs on Pittsburgh's North Side.

    Emergency shelter
    Pittsburgh, PA Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.
    Call 412-258-6100 WebsiteDetails

  • Pennsylvania Homeless Assistance & Housing (HUD)

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    HUD's Pennsylvania homeless assistance page lists local Continuum of Care contacts, emergency shelters, housing counselors, and rental assistance programs across the state.

    Emergency shelterTransitional housingRent & utility helpVeterans
    WebsiteDetails

Addiction Recovery & Rehab in Pennsylvania

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  • Livengrin Foundation

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    Residential and outpatient treatment serving the Philadelphia region.

    Inpatient treatmentSupport groups
    Bensalem, PA Call for intake; many faith-based programs are free or low-cost.
    Call 215-638-5200 WebsiteDetails

  • Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center

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    Free 6-12 month residential work-therapy recovery program.

    Inpatient treatmentSupport groupsFaith-based recovery
    Philadelphia, PA Call for intake; many faith-based programs are free or low-cost.
    WebsiteDetails

  • Pennsylvania Addiction & Recovery Treatment Finder

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    Search FindTreatment.gov for licensed substance-use and mental-health treatment programs across Pennsylvania — filter by payment option, including free and sliding-scale care. SAMHSA's national helpline (1-800-662-4357) is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

    DetoxInpatient treatmentOutpatient programSupport groups
    Helpline available 24/7
    Call 1-800-662-4357 WebsiteDetails

Health, Clinics & Medical Supplies in Pennsylvania

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  • Pennsylvania Free & Low-Cost Health Centers

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    Use HRSA's health center finder to locate community health centers across Pennsylvania that provide medical, dental, and mental-health care on a sliding-fee scale based on your ability to pay.

    Free clinicSliding scale clinicPrescription helpDental care
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