Emergency Assistance Directory

The United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike provides a comprehensive directory of emergency services to ensure that individuals and families in crisis can quickly access the help they need.

If you or anybody you know needs some assistance, here is your guide to finding the help that is needed.

Utility Assistance

United Neighborhood Center  –  570.343.8835

LIHEAP (Heating Only)  –  1.866.857.7095

Friends of the Poor (Water Only)  –  570.340.6086

Housing Assistance

Catholic Social Services  –  570.207.2283

United Neighborhood Centers  –   570.343.8835

Women’s Resource Center (Domestic Violence Only)  –  570.346.4671

Food Pantry*

Bread Basket  –  570.343.2324

Catholic Social Services  –  570.207.2283

Friends of the Poor  –  570.340.6086

Salvation Army  –  570.344.9878

St. Francis Food Pantry  –  570.342.5556

United Neighborhood Centers  –  570.343.8835

St. Josephs Center (Baby Pantry Only)  –  570.342.6080

Find a Food Pantry near you

24-Hour Hotline for Human Services

Pennsylvania 2-1-1 Assistance Hotline  –  2-1-1

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