New Britain
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Local offices in New Britain
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · Regional office
Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority
1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976
Help here
- Sewer service and billingContact the authority to start sewer service or ask about a sewer bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bcwsa.net
Local office · City office
New Britain Borough Office
45 Keeley Avenue, New Britain, PA 18901
Help here
- Borough services and public worksContact the borough about local services, roads, public works, or questions about permits and taxes.
- Electric and gas bill helpAsk the borough which utility serves your address; PECO provides gas and electric service in the borough.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newbritainboro.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Central Bucks Senior Activity Center
700 N. Shady Retreat Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Help here
- Programs and activities for older adultsBucks County residents age 55 and older can take part in classes, activities, and events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cbseniors.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve New Britain
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Philabundance
3616 S. Galloway Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Bucks County Opportunity Council, Inc
100 Doyle Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bucks County
New Britain is in Bucks County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Courts and legal help · County office
Bucks County Domestic Relations Section
100 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
Help here
- Child supportGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing a child support order.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buckscounty.gov
State office
Bucks County Assistance Office
1214 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA 19007-2593
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for or renew SNAP, cash assistance, Medical Assistance, child care assistance, and LIHEAP.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
State office · Regional office
Maternal and Family Health Services WIC Nutrition Center
1268 Veterans Highway, Suite F-9, Bristol, PA 19007
Help here
- WIC nutrition servicesGet nutrition support and healthy food benefits if you qualify for WIC.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mfhs.org
State office · Regional office
Maternal and Family Health Services WIC Nutrition Center
151 South 4th Street, Quakertown, PA 18951
Help here
- WIC nutrition servicesGet nutrition support and healthy food benefits if you qualify for WIC.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mfhs.org
State office · Regional office
Maternal and Family Health Services WIC Nutrition Center
600 Louis Drive, Suite 101, Warminster, PA 18974
Help here
- WIC nutrition servicesGet nutrition support and healthy food benefits if you qualify for WIC.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mfhs.org
Housing help · County office
Bucks County Housing and Community Development
1260 Almshouse Road, Neshaminy Manor Center, Doylestown, PA 18901
Help here
- Housing and homelessness referralsGet information and referrals for affordable housing and housing crisis services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buckscounty.gov
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
Talk to a person
- PA 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988