Financial Assistance

From rental and mortgage assistance to grant scholarships for education and training programs, find the right financial aid to help you through this time.

Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program - grant paid directly to PECO or PGW to cover annual heating and/or energy costs
Provides reliable internet service and wireless devices to Philadelphia K-12 students.
Application system for multiple PA based cash assistance programs including direct Cash Assistance, TANF, LIHEAP, SNAP, ChildCareWorks, and reduced/free meals for children.
PA Unemployment Compensation
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - must have a resident of the household who is under 18 years old to qualify.
Child care assistance grant for low income families.
Up to $3,500 for military families who are facing a financial need beyond their control
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - "food stamps" allocated as a debit card. Emergency assitance available, even if denied for longer term funding.
Direct financial aid for those who need help to bury a family member during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Directory of food pantries.
Food pantries, free groceries with delivery for seniors