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Free help in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

4 places in Punxsutawney, plus 8 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Food pantries and meals in Punxsutawney1

Punxsutawney

Cross Town Punxy Food Pantry

Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania partner. Serves Southern Jefferson County. Please bring proof of residence and income on your first visit to the Cross Town Punxsy Food Pantry.

Hours
Monday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Address
Woodland Ave Um Church 201 Woodland Ave, Punxsutawney, PA 15767

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania.Suggest an update

Utility bills and rent help in Punxsutawney1

Punxsutawney

The Salvation Army Punxsutawney Worship & Service Center

Salvation Army location that lists help for seniors, emergency help with rent and utility bills, family services, food help and help for people without a home. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

Hours
Monday: 9 AM to 12 PM, 1 to 3 PM Tuesday: 9 AM to 12 PM, 1 to 3 PM Wednesday: 9 AM to 12 PM, 1 to 3 PM Thursday: 10 AM-2 PM Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday School: 10 AM Sunday Worship: 11 AM
Address
229 West Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Salvation Army location finder.Suggest an update

Housing in Punxsutawney1

Punxsutawney

Housing Authority of the County of Jefferson

Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
201 N Jefferson St, Punxsutawney, PA 15767

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Health and dental in Punxsutawney1

Punxsutawney

Punxsutawney Community Health Center

Community health center run by Primary Health Network. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
200 Prushnok Dr, Punxsutawney, PA 15767

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Also helps people in Punxsutawney8

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

Questions people ask in Punxsutawney

Where can I get free food in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Punxsutawney: Cross Town Punxy Food Pantry (Monday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM). Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Punxsutawney: The Salvation Army Punxsutawney Worship & Service Center (Monday: 9 AM to 12 PM, 1 to 3 PM Tuesday: 9 AM to 12 PM, 1 to 3 PM Wednesday: 9 AM to 12 PM, 1 to 3 PM Thursday: 10...), (814) 938-5530. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Punxsutawney: Housing Authority of the County of Jefferson, (814) 938-7140. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Punxsutawney: Punxsutawney Community Health Center, (814) 938-3310. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Punxsutawney: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Punxsutawney: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

Where can I get free legal help in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Punxsutawney: Summit Legal Aid, (800) 846-0871. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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