Eldred

Local offices in Eldred

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Eldred Borough Water Authority

  Help here

  • Water service and billsContact the Water Authority about water service and paying your water bill.
  Call 814-225-3310Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on secure.go2gov.net

• Local office · City office

  Eldred Borough Office

  3 Bennett Street, Eldred, PA 16731

  Help here

  • Borough services and sewer and garbage billsContact the borough office about local services, sewer bills, and garbage bills.Read more
  Call 814-225-4777DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on eldredborough.jimdofree.com

• Library · Regional office

  S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library

  201 E Maple Street, Port Allegany, PA 16743

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents of Eldred Borough may be eligible for a library card and can use the library’s books, technology, and programs.
  Call 814-642-9210DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on swsmithlibrary.org

Eldred Borough website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Eldred

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

Offices for all of McKean County

Eldred is in McKean County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  McKean County Assistance Office

  68 Chestnut Street, Suite B, Bradford, PA 16701

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or get help with food, medical, cash, and energy assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 814-362-4671DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov

• Housing authority · County office

  McKean County Redevelopment and Housing Authority

  11 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701

  Help here

  • Housing and homeless servicesContact the authority about housing help, homeless services, and case management.
  Call 814-887-5563DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mckeancountyhousing.com

• Local office · Regional office

  PA 211 Southwest

  Help here

  • Help finding local supportCall 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org

• Human services · County office

  McKean County Department of Human Services

  17155 Route 6, Smethport, PA 16749

  Help here

  • Mental health and developmental disability servicesContact the department to get connected with county mental health and intellectual disability services.Read more
  • Children and youth servicesThe department can connect families with county children and youth services.
  Call 814-887-3350DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mckeancountypa.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Office of Human Services Area Agency on Aging

  118 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853

  Help here

  • Services for older adults and caregiversGet information, referrals, care management, nutrition programs, and caregiver support.Read more
  Call 814-776-2191DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ohsaging.com

• Jobs and training · State office

  PA CareerLink McKean County

  40 Davis Street, Bradford, PA 16701

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help searching for jobs, building a resume, and finding training.
  Call 814-363-9100DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutionspa.com

Everything in McKean 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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