Local Assistance
Local Resources
Supplemental Food Distribution
1.American Rescue Workers: Mondays 9 am - 6 pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9 am- 4 pm, Wednesdays 1 pm - 4 pm
337 Bridge St. Williamsport, PA 17701 570-323-8401
2. Central PA Food Bank: Call first 570-321-8023 for hours and information.
3301 Wahoo Dr. Williamsport, PA 17701
3. Christian Community Center Community Cupboard: Mondays - Fridays 9 am -4 pm & Saturdays 8:45 am- -11:45 am
901 Diamond St. Williamsport, PA 17701 570-323-6297
4. Diamond Street Christian Church: Sundays 1:30 pm -2:30 pm
822 Diamond St. Williamsport, PA 17701 570-323-2747
5. Firetree Place Fresh Express: 12:30-2:30 3rd Friday of the month Upcoming: 11/21/25 and 12/19/25
RELOCATED to Ebenezer Baptist Church, 527 Park Ave. Williamsport, PA 17701 12:30-2:30 3rd Friday of the month Upcoming: 11/21/25 and 12/19/25
6. Freedom House Community Worship Center: Saturdays 8:30 am -9:30 am
1700 Memorial Ave. Williamsport, PA 17701
7. Jersey Shore Care & Share: Call first 570-398-3676 for hours and information.
229 S. Broad St. Jersey Shore, PA 17740
8. Jersey Shore Post 36: Call first 570-398-4174 for hours and information.
320 Seminary St. Jersey Shore, PA 17740 Call first 570-398-4174 for hours and information.
9. New Love Center: 9 am -1 pm 2nd & 4th Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3-6 pm 2nd & 4th Thursdays, and 9-11am 2nd Saturday
263 Henry St., Jersey Shore, PA 17740 (South Avis), 570-772-3275
10. Newberry Church of Christ: First Thursday of the month, 1:30 pm -4:30 pm
2100 Linn St. Williamsport, PA 17701
11. Salvation Army: M&F 9:30 -11:30 am and 1-2:30 pm, Wednesdays 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
457 Market St. Williamsport, PA 17701
570-326-9187
12. Salvation Army: Wednesdays 11 am-2 pm
527 River Mill Rd. Jersey Shore, PA 17740
13. Sojourner Truth Ministry: 11:45 am – 12:30 pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, Food Care Packaged CALL AHEAD FOR PICK UP 570-323-1797
501 High St. Williamsport, PA 17701 (Side Entrance)
14. United Churches of Lycoming County: 9 am -11 am Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 am-2 pm, and 6-8 pm, First Wednesday of the month
IMPORTANT Starting September 1, 2025, the NEW LOCATION will be 520 West 4th St., Williamsport, PA 17701(Second floor) 570-322-1657
15. WIC Program: Mondays-Fridays, 8-4 Appointment only. No emergencies (For pregnant, postpartum & breastfeeding women, and for children up to age 5.)
612 W. 4th St. Williamsport, PA 17701 570-322-7656
15. West End Food Bank: Call first (Incl. 7th Ave to Linden to Duboistown, Cogan Station, Ralston etc.) Noon-2:15 p.m. the 1st & 4th Thursdays monthly
911 Diamond St., Williamsport, PA 17701 570-323-1891
16. Young’s Church of Shermandale: Call first 717-275-7557 for hours and information.
115 Howard St., Jersey Shore, PA 17740
Supplemental Food Distribution (HOT Meals)
1. Antioch Baptist Church: 514 High St.– side entrance – Williamsport 570-323-1797
2. Christian Community Center: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
570-323-6297
901 Diamond St., Williamsport, PA 17701
3. Grab & Go at Trinity Episcopal Church: Thursdays: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
844 West 4th St., Williamsport, PA 17701 570-322-0216
4. New Love Center Café: Mon.-Fri. 11-12:30
1407 Alleghany St, Jersey Shore (Inside Trinity United Methodist Church)
5. Sojourner Truth Ministries: Mon. – Sat. 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Hot breakfast Sat. 8:30-9:30 a.m.
501 High St. (side entrance), Williamsport, PA 17701
6. West End Christian: Breakfast 8:00-9:30 a.m. Lunch: Noon – 1 p.m. Weekdays
570-323-2425
Utility Assistance
Electric STEP Outreach Utilities assistance programs include:
•PPL OnTrack Program: Works with households at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIG) on establishing a fixed, affordable monthly payment plan to pay for electrical usage.
•UGI Customer Assistance Program: Offers income-based or usage-based payment agreement with potential for shortfall forgiveness to residential customers at or below 150% of the FPIG.
•PPL’s Operation Help: Assists households at or below 200% of the FPIG who are experiencing unexpected hardships with paying utility bills.
•UGI’s Operation Share: Aids with paying heating bills to residential customers who are faced with hardship due to an unforeseen situation, and with incomes at or below 200% of the FPIG. 570-327-5485
•Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Assists low-income families with paying their heating bills; assistance is provided in the form of a cash grant sent directly to the utility company or a crisis grant for households in immediate danger of being without heat. Customers do not need to have an unpaid bill to qualify and do not need to be public assistance recipients. Hours of Operation: Weekdays, 7:30 am-5:00 pm. Address: 400 Little League Boulevard, Williamsport Contact: 570-327-3497
PULP
•Received a shutoff notice. Call 1-844-645-2500 or email:Pulp@pautilitylawproject.org
Safelink Wireless
•Free cell phone for those financially eligible. Unlimited text, 500 free minutes for the first 4 months. Apply online at www.safelinkwireless.com
Lycoming County Resource Numbers
1. Lycoming Co. MH/ID: 570-326-7895 Or: 1-800-525-7938
2. 24 Hour Crisis Services: 1-844-707-3224 OR CRISIS TEXT # 63288
3. West Branch Drug and Alcohol: 570-323-8543
4. West Branch Drug and Alcohol After-Hours: 570-220-9799
5. Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline: 1-866-671-6130
6. Narcotics Anonymous Hotline: 570-273-8255
7. Crossroads Counseling: 570-323-7535
8. Lycoming County Assistance Office: 570-327-3300
9. Wise Options - Domestic Violence: 570-323-8167
10. YWCA North Central PA: 570-322-4637
11. Lycoming County Office of Aging: 570-323-3096
12. STEP Transportation: 1-800-222-2468
13. STEP Corp. Services: 570-326-0587
14. ARW Men’s Homeless Shelter: 570-323-8401
15. Liberty House: Call 211 OR Text Zip Code to 898-211
16. Saving Grace Shelter: 570-323-4130
17. UPMC Williamsport Hospital: 570-322-9679