Food and Grocery Bills
Many people are eligible for SNAP benefits (food stamps). To find out more or apply, click on the state where you live:
• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• Delaware
• For food pantries near you, go to Philabundance and type in your zip code.
Free and Low Cost Health Care
• Health Centers in Southeastern Pennsylvania
• Philadelphia Department of Health
Health Insurance
Many people are eligible for medical assistance. Get health insurance to help pay for your health care. To find out more or apply, click on the state or city where you live:
• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• Delaware
Dental Care
• Temple School of Dentistry
• University of Pennsylvania Dental Clinics
Heat and Utilities
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). To find out more or apply, click on the state where you live:
• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• Delaware
• Utility Emergency Services Fund (Philadelphia only)
Utility Company Customer Assistance Programs include:
• Philadelphia Gas Works Customer Responsibility Program
• PECO Energy Customer Assistance Program
• Philadelphia Water Department Customer Assistance Program
• Low Income Phone Service
Grants and Financial Assistance
• Jazz Foundation of America
• MusiCares
Counseling and Community
Aging
• Area Agencies on Aging in Pennsylvania
• Benefits CheckUp
• Center for Advocacy for Rights and Interests of the Elderly
• Meals on Wheels
• New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
• Philadelphia Corporation for Aging