Jefferson County, PA Assistance Programs

Jefferson County Food Assistance Programs

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in Jefferson County.

The Foundry

45 W Main St.
Reynoldsville, PA - 15851
(814)653-2522
What do you think when someone says the words senior center? Do you imagine older people (of course much older than you) sitting playing bingo and shuffling boards? Eat bland meals while a TV is playing? It's time to update your vision. The senior centers are not what they used to be. Today's Senior Center is a vibrant, action-packed mix of local fitness center, volunteer headquarters, transportation hub, and delicious local restaurants. Plan to visit your local seniors' center this month. Here are some things you may discover: You don't have to be on Medicare to take advantage of all the great opportunities at your local senior center. Anyone 60 years and older can enjoy the benefits. Approximately 70% of the participants in the Center for Senior Citizens are women. Three quarters visit their center 1 to 3 times a week and spend an average of 3.3 hours per visit. Studies have shown that senior center participants have higher levels of health, social interaction and life satisfaction than their peers. The Senior Center is not only offering card games. Sure, cards are available (and fun and challenging). But most senior centers provide far more than that - everything from special events to arts and crafts, music and dance, lifelong learning and fitness and health programs. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm ..

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Oxford House for Men - Punxsy

119 N Main Street
Punxsutawney, PA - 15767
814-939-7334
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided.Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Heritage House Social Center

4 Sylvania St.
Brookville, PA - 15825
(814)849-3391
What do you think of when someone says the words senior center? Do you picture older people (much older than you, of course) sitting around playing bingo and shuffleboard? Eating bland meals while a television is blaring? Time to update your vision! Senior Centers are not what they used to be. Todays senior center is a vibrant, action-packed combination of local fitness center, volunteering headquarters, transportation hub, and tasty dining locale. Make a plan to visit your local senior center this month. Here are some things you might discover: You dont have to be on Medicare to take advantage of all the great opportunities at your local senior center. Anyone age 60 and older can take advantage of the benefits. Approximately 70% of senior center participants are women. Three-quarters visit their center one to three times per week and spend an average of 3.3 hours per visit. Research shows that compared with their peers, senior center participants have higher levels of health, social interaction, and life satisfaction...

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Brockwayville Depot Social Center

425 Alexander Street
Brockway, PA - 15824
(814)265-1719
What do you think about when someone says the words of a senior center? Can you imagine older people (much older than you, of course) sitting around playing bingo and shuffleboard? Eating bland meals while the TV is blaring? Time to update your vision! Senior Centers are no longer what they used to be. Today's senior center is a vibrant, action-packed combination of a local fitness center, volunteer headquarters, transportation hub, and delicious dining venue. Make a plan to visit your local senior care center this month. Here are some of the things you might discover: You don't need to be on Medicare to take advantage of all the great opportunities at your local senior center. Anyone aged 60 or over is eligible for the benefits. Approximately 70% of the participants in the senior center are women. Three-quarters visit the center one to three times a week, spending an average of 3.3 hours per visit. Research shows that older participants have higher levels of health, social interaction, and life satisfaction than their peers. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ..

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Jefferson County Various Assistance Programs

Below we list an array of other helpful resource programs we have found in Jefferson County.

Mahoning Hills Social Center

19298 Route 119 N.
Punxsutawney, PA - 15767
(724)286-3099
Promoting and Preserving Independence & Healthy living for older adults. Today - Tomorrow - Always..

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Jefferson County Assistance Locations

Government and Private Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.