Benton

Local offices in Benton

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · Regional office

  Benton Municipal Water & Sewer Authority

  1 A 3rd St, Benton, PA 17814

  Help here

  • Water and sewer service and billingContact the authority about water or sewer service and paying your bill.
  Call 570-925-6341DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bentonmunicipalauthority.com

• Local office · City office

  Benton Borough Office

  Help here

  • Borough servicesContact the borough about local government services and resident questions.
  Call 570-925-6101Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on facebook.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Benton Senior Center

  42 Community Dr, Benton, PA 17814

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesContact the center about activities and services for older adults.
  Call 570-925-6533DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cmaaa15.org

• Library · Regional office

  Columbia County Traveling Library, Benton Area Branch

  42 Community Dr, Benton, PA 17814

  Help here

  • Library materialsBrowse, borrow, return, or request books and other library materials at the Benton branch.Read more
  Call 570-387-8782DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on travelinglibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · Nonprofit

  Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center

  42 Community Dr, Benton, PA 17814

  Help here

  • Community center programsFind community programs, activities, and space for local gatherings.
  Call 570-925-0163DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on n4cs.org

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Benton

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Columbia County

Benton is in Columbia County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Columbia County Domestic Relations

  11 West Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

  Help here

  • Child and spousal supportGet help establishing or enforcing a court order for child or spousal support.
  Call 570-387-8870DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiapa.org

• State office · Nonprofit

  Tapestry of Health WIC, Bloomsburg

  1257 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg, PA

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children.Apply online
  Call 570-245-0090DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tapestryofhealth.org

• State office

  Columbia County Assistance Office

  27 East Seventh Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815-0628

  Help here

  • Public benefits applicationsApply for or ask about state benefits, including food, cash, and health assistance.Apply online
  Call 570-387-4200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov

• Human services · Regional office

  PA 211

  Help here

  • Local help and service referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for needs such as food, housing, bills, and crisis support.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Columbia Opportunities, Inc.

  Help here

  • Community action programsAsk about emergency assistance, energy help, housing services, education, child care, and tax preparation.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiaopportunities.org

• Housing help · County office

  Columbia County Housing & Redevelopment Authority

  160 W. 6th St., Suite 101, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher ProgramAsk about rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher Program; the waiting list is currently closed to new applicants.
  • Home modification and rehabilitationAsk whether you qualify for help modifying or repairing your home.
  Call 570-784-9373DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cchrapa.org

Everything in Columbia County

Pennsylvania programs by kind of help

These are run by Pennsylvania and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026