Below is a list of income support resources that you can apply to for assistance.
Statewide Resources*
Program | Type of Support | Where to Apply |
|---|---|---|
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) | Debit card for low-income residents to buy food. | Apply online or in-person at your County Assistance Office. |
TANF (Also called Cash Assistance) | Direct cash assistance program for very low-income Pennsylvania families. | Apply online or in-person at your County Assistance Office. |
Medical Assistance and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) | Health insurance coverage for both adults and children. | |
PECO Customer Assistance Program | Helps reduce the amount owed on energy bill for customers with limited income. | To learn more and apply, go to PECO's website. |
Emergency Rental Assistance Program | Each Pennsylvania county has its own Emergency Rental Assistance Program that you can apply to and receive funds from to pay rent and/or utilities that you could not pay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is an income eligibility requirement. | Find your county's Emergency Rental Assistance Program application by using the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services' online search tool. |
Philadelphia Resources*
Program | Type of Support | Where to Apply |
|---|---|---|
Philadelphia Gas Works Customer Responsibility Program | Helps reduce the amount owed on gas bill for low-income customers. | To learn more and apply, go to PGW's website. |
BenePhilly | BenePhilly provides free assistance to low-income Philadelphians who are applying for public benefits. | Call BenePhilly's hotline, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm at: (844) 848-4376 |
Philadelphia Eviction Prevention Project | Free legal information for Philadelphia tenants about their rights as renters (including what you can do if you are being evicted). | You can visit their website for more information or call the Philly Tenant Hotline at (267) 443-2500 to be connected to legal services. |
*Please note that many of these programs have income eligibility requirements. This means you will need to have an income under a certain amount, based on your household size, to qualify for any program that has an income eligibility requirement.