Cumberland County, PA Assistance Programs

Cumberland County Housing Assistance Programs

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Cumberland County.

Carlisle Safe Harbour

102 West High St.
Carlisle, PA - 17013
(717)-249-2200
Safe Harbour is a not-for-profit organization that provides a continuum of housing services for the homeless of Cumberland County. Safe Harbour is governed by an independent Board of Directors and derives its financial support from individuals, organizations, churches, fees paid by residents, commercial rents, investments, foundations, federal and state grants, as well as the United Way. Safe Harbour's services include operating an emergency shelter for families and single females who are in desperate need of a secure place to live and an environment to begin getting their lives under control; a bridge housing program helps individuals and families in need of longer-term assistance continue to acquire the skills necessary for independent living and a productive life style; and single-room-occupancy (SRO) permanent housing facilities that offer housing opportunities to single individuals who are ready for independent living, but need additional "life support."..

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Cumberland County Food Assistance Programs

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

Branch Creek Place

115 North Fayette St.
Shippensburg, PA - 17257
(717)300-3563
They provide a place for participants to gather for nutritious meals, lively fellowship, service projects, health and wellness initiatives, trips, and more! The center promotes a wide range of activities and is a safe, welcoming place that prevents isolation. ..

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Cumberland County Various Assistance Programs

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

West Shore Senior Center

122 Geary Ave
New Cumberland, PA - 17070
(717)774-0409
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Schaner Adult Center

98 S Enola Dr
Enola, PA - 17025
(717)732-3915
East Pennsboro Township Schaner Adult Center offers a warm, friendly atmosphere to all aging adults throughout our community and surrounding areas. We offer a range of events for adults such as wellness programs, educational activities, cooking time, guest speakers and a healthy daily lunch. We also participate in line dancing, corn hole, tai chi, and other physical activities. We listen to the community and local interests, and plan trips from local businesses to attractions as far as Maryland, New Jersey and New York. Our activity structure allows participants to make choices, plan their own schedule and do the things they enjoy doing. We offer many ways for people to use the skills they've learned in their lives, socialize with peers, stay active and learn new things through fellowship...

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Mechanicsburg Place

97 W Portland St
Mechanicsburg, PA - 17055
(717)697-5947
Mechanicsburg Place is a friendly community gathering place in downtown Mechanicsburg. Connect with others over coffee or lunch, volunteer, enjoy wellness programs, go on cultural excursions, learn how to line dance, play cards, join a book club, sing in the chorus, join a pool league, and much more! Mechanicsburg Place is a program of Messiah Lifeways and is supported, in part, by the Cumberland County Office of Aging and Community Services, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, and the US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging...

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First Baptist Church - Dinner Service

411 Market St
New Cumberland, PA - 17070
(910) 763-2471
Thursdays at 7:30 pm free dinner service...

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Carlisle Senior Action Center

20 E Pomfret St.
Carlisle, PA - 17013
(717)249-5007
Please come and join the fun at the Senior Center...

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Big Spring Senior Center

91 Doubling Gap Rd.
Newville, PA - 17241
(717)776-4478
The Big Spring Senior Center provides a safe and attractive environment for those fifty and over by establishing a program that enhances an active lifestyle - physically, mentally, socially and spiritually...

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Cumberland 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.