Resources
If you live in Philadelphia and need support, the resources below can help connect you with programs for housing, food, medical care, childcare, and more.
HOUSING
Do you need help with housing?
Project Home
Housing, employment, medical care, and education support.
215-232-7272
projecthome.org
Philadelphia Housing Authority
Information about public housing programs.
215-684-4000
pha.phila.gov
Office of Homeless Services
Emergency housing assistance.
215-686-7175
phila.gov/homeless-services
VA Philadelphia
Housing support for veterans facing homelessness or hardship.
215-823-5800, ext. 207465
va.gov/philadelphia-health-care/health-services/homeless-veteran-care
FOOD
Do you need help with food or groceries?
SNAP
Apply for an EBT card to buy groceries at participating stores.
800-692-7462
pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/snap
PA WIC
Food, nutrition, and health services for pregnant and postpartum women and parents of children up to age five.
800-WIC-WINS
pawic.com
Food and Meal Finder
Find nearby sites offering free food and groceries.
800-994-5537
phila.gov/food
Senior Food Box Program
Supplemental food packages for low-income adults 60+.
800-468-2433
pa.gov/agencies/pda/food/food-assistance/senior-food-box-program
Philabundance
Food access and assistance throughout the Philadelphia region.
215-339-0900
philabundance.org
MANNA
Customized meals for people living with serious illness.
215-496-2662
mannapa.org
MEDICAL CARE
Do you need medical care?
City Health Centers
See a doctor for free at the Philadelphia City Health Center nearest you. Questions? Dial 311.
phila.gov/health-centers
NAMI Philadelphia
Mental health services and support.
844-745-4673
namiphilly.org
Mazzoni Center
Health and wellness services for the LGBTQ+ community.
215-563-0652
mazzonicenter.org
Puentes de Salud
Bilingual health services for the Latino community.
215-454-8000
puentesdesalud.org
HEALTH INSURANCE
Do you need health insurance?
Medicaid/Medical Assistance
You may qualify for free coverage based on income.
877-395-8930
pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid
CHIP
Free or low-cost coverage for children when parents earn too much for Medicaid.
800-986-5437
pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/chip
Medicare Savings Program
If you’re 65+, get help paying Medicare premiums.
800-783-7067
medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/medicare-savings-programs
Pennie
Shop and compare health plans, often with financial assistance.
844-844-8040
pennie.com
CHILDCARE
Do you need childcare or early childhood services?
ELRC
Childcare referrals matched to your specific needs.
610-480-3190
elrc-phmc.org/18
Child Care Works
Help paying childcare fees.
877-472-5437
pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/early-learning-child-care/child-care-works
Early Intervention
Services for children birth to age 5.
800-692-7288
pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/early-learning-child-care/early-intervention-services
Head Start
Education, health, and social services for children ages 3–5.
866-763-6481
pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/early-learning-child-care/head-start
Pre-K Counts
Free half- or full-day pre-K for children ages 3 and 4.
findchildcare.pa.gov
PHLpreK
Free preschool for children ages 3 and 4 before 9/1.
844-745-7735
phlprek.org
Cap4Kids
Resource for community agencies that support children, teens, and families.
cap4kids.org/philadelphia
GOVERNMENT HELP
Do you need help with government services, such as replacing an ID or applying for benefits? Help filing your taxes or claiming tax credits?
To replace an ID or apply for benefits, contact your local representative for help.
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For help filing taxes or claiming tax credits, visit phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes.
