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Lackawanna County assistance programs
Rent and mortgage help
The Scranton-Lackawanna Human Development Agency partners with local charities and agencies to provide emergency payment of rent and/or mortgage to prevent eviction or someone losing their home. Call them at (570) 963-6836.
Food bank and kitchen
If you need help feeding your family, St. Vincent de Paul (phone 570-207-2283) operates a food bank and soup kitchen where people can take home food needed in an emergency or crisis situation. They are affiliated with Catholic Services. People who apply and are accepted will receive enough food for a family, consisting of 6 meals, plus staples and other necessities.
Help for utility and heating bills
The federal government funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis Component provides emergency financial and energy bill assistance to eligible Lackawanna County residents to help them divert a crisis. The program can provide utility bill payment assistance to reconnect/prevent termination of heating related utility services, and it can also provide for the repairs or replacements of non-functioning furnaces and heating units. The program is run by the Scranton-Lackawanna Human Development Agency, and dial (570) 963-6836 to learn more.
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Foreclosure prevention and counseling
A local agency that can provide free counseling and mortgage help is the United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern PA. Their phone number is (570) 343-8835. They have HUD approved counselors who will partner with the homeowner, and find solutions. They can offer foreclosure mediation programs, and direct people to programs offered by the state of Pennsylvania. Read more.
Financial Assistance for paying bills
Catholic Social Services of Lackawanna County partners with local agencies such as the United Way, State Shelter, FEMA, State Food, and the Diocese of Scranton to provide financial assistance for individuals and families who need help. Financial for paying bills, as well as non-financial assistance such as foreclosure and budget counseling and referral to other appropriate government programs and services are provided. The goal of the agency offering financial assistance for utility, heating bills, and rent is to meet emergency needs and guide clients toward self-sufficiency over the long term. The program is not intended to supplement their income continuously and is not intended to be a long term charity program. Dial 570-207-2283 to learn more or to apply for help. Or find other eviction prevention programs.
The Salvation Army Corps Community Center of Scranton Pennsylvania offers aid to all Lackawanna County residents. The local Salvation Army branch offers low income and other individuals a wide variety of social service programs that include utility bill and heating bill help programs for gas and electric service, food baskets, clothing vouchers, heating fuel assistance programs for paying for oil, coal and wood. In addition, other forms of emergency assistance may be provided on a case by case basis to people in need of help. Call them at (570) 344-9878. Details include :
- Utility and fuel assistance - They provides fuel and utility bill assistance. They can help people with PP&L and PG Energy, if they have received a disconnect notice. In addition, they will help those people who do not qualify for other state and county government assistance, and it will help those who have already used up their grants and cannot purchase their own fuel or heating oil. They only provide this assistance once a year, so use the program wisely.
- Food assistance - The Salvation Army will provide food aid and make food baskets for individuals or families. The agency will provide them with enough food until they get income or food stamps from the government.
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Another non-profit agency to turn to for help is United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern PA. This agency offers low income and other needy individuals a host of assistance programs, resources, and services. As just a sampling, gain access to emergency food bank and clothing outlets; Crisis Intervention Programs; Childcare programs for working families and much more. Call them at (570) 343-8835.
Health care for the unemployed
The Scranton Primary Health Care Center has a partnership with the local United Way and local government in which the center offers free medical care to the unemployed residents of the county. The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne County government provide funding and cash assistance to offset the cost of a medical visit for persons who are unemployed. Dial (570) 344-9684 to make an appointment or learn more.
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