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 finding 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 to find free 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 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 — Help paying Medicare premiums if you’re 65+. 800-783-7067
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
Early Intervention — Services for children birth to age 5 who may need developmental support. 800-692-7288
Head Start — Education, health, and social services for children ages 3–5. 844-745-7735 | pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/early-learning-child-care/head-start
Child Care Works — Help paying childcare fees. 877-472-5437 | pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/early-learning-child-care/child-care-works
Cap4Kids — Find community agencies supporting children, teens, and families. cap4kids.org/philadelphia
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 3–4. 844-745-7735
GOVERNMENT HELP
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