HarrisburgNo appointment or voucher required; monthly emergency food
Harrisburg Area Food Pantry
◷ Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–12:30 PM; 3rd Saturday
⌖ 2135 N. 6th St., Camp Curtin YMCA
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Food & community meals
Find food near Harrisburg.
Search by pantry, city or community. Always confirm schedules before traveling.
HarrisburgFree hot dinner; use the side food-service entrance
Bethesda Mission Community Dinner
◷ Daily at 4:30 PM, 365 days a year
⌖ 611 Reily St., Harrisburg
HarrisburgCall to confirm holiday schedules and other services
Downtown Daily Bread
◷ Lunch daily at 12:30 PM
⌖ 234 South St., Harrisburg
HarrisburgBethesda Mission’s current community-meal guide lists this breakfast
Salvation Army Breakfast
◷ Monday–Friday at 7 AM
⌖ 506 S. 29th St., Harrisburg
HarrisburgCity-listed community pantry; verify distribution day and eligibility
MANNA Food Pantry
◷ Call before visiting
⌖ 56 Banks St., Harrisburg
SteeltonCity-listed food pantry serving the Steelton area
Family Fresh Food Pantry
◷ Call before visiting
⌖ 1251 Highland St., Steelton
Lower PaxtonFree; serves Dauphin and Cumberland County residents
Bethany Church Food Pantry
◷ 1st & 3rd Saturday, 10 AM–Noon
⌖ 1605 Parkway West, Harrisburg
ElizabethvilleServes designated northern Dauphin ZIP codes; extended monthly hours
Northern Dauphin Food Pantry
◷ Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM; appointment required
⌖ 295 State Dr., Elizabethville
Downtown HarrisburgSmall church pantry; call or email for current program details
Market Square Church Food Pantry
◷ Friday, 1–4 PM
⌖ 20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg
Allison HillEmergency supplemental groceries for Dauphin County residents
Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Pantry
◷ 2nd Thursday, 11 AM–2:30 PM; 4th Thursday, 2–5:30 PM
⌖ 2217 Derry St., Harrisburg
Uptown HarrisburgWalk-in church pantry with no stated residency restriction
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Pantry
◷ 3rd Saturday, 9–11 AM
⌖ 2339 N. 6th St., Harrisburg
Lower Paxton / HarrisburgCall to register; serves ZIP codes 17103, 17109 and 17111
CrossPoint UMC Food Pantry
◷ 1st & 3rd Saturday, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
⌖ 6570 Mifflin Ave., Harrisburg
PenbrookCall or text for an appointment and current eligibility details
Penbrook UCC Food Pantry
◷ Three Thursdays monthly, 6–7:30 PM by appointment
⌖ 56 Banks St., Harrisburg
South Allison HillNeighborhood pantry with no stated restrictions
Boys & Girls Club Neighborhood Pantry
◷ Thursday, 5–7 PM
⌖ 1227 Berryhill St., Harrisburg
Schedules reviewed in August 2026. Supplies, eligibility and holiday hours can change.
Harrisburg & Dauphin County shelter
Find the correct intake door.
Most placements for women and families begin with HELP Ministries. Men should call Bethesda before arrival.
HELP Ministries Shelter Intake
⌖ 413 S. 19th St., Harrisburg
First point of contact for YWCA and Interfaith Family Shelter placements; beds are first-come and subject to availability.
Bethesda Mission Men’s Shelter
⌖ 611 Reily St., Harrisburg
Emergency shelter and longer-term recovery. Call before arrival.
CCU Overnight Shelter
⌖ Grace UMC, 216 State St., Harrisburg
Year-round walk-in shelter. Guest arrival 7:30–9:30 PM; shelter closes at 7 AM.
Shalom House
⌖ 9 S. 15th St., Harrisburg
Temporary emergency shelter with case management. Call to ask about current intake and bed availability.
YWCA Greater Harrisburg Crisis Shelter
⌖ Confidential placement through the 24-hour hotline
Call the free, confidential hotline for safety planning and available shelter options. Call 911 if in immediate danger.
Shelter availability changes daily. Call before traveling and never pay anyone to reserve an emergency bed.
Harrisburg resource finder
Start with what you need.
Filter trusted programs and contact the provider directly.
PA 211 / CONTACT Helpline
Free referrals for emergency shelter, rent help, food, utilities and other essential services across Dauphin County.
⌖ Harrisburg and Dauphin County● 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
HELP Ministries
Homelessness prevention, rental assistance, emergency shelter coordination, utility help and crisis support.
⌖ 413 S. 19th St., Harrisburg● Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM; closed Noon–1 PM
Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin
Affordable housing and Housing Choice Voucher information outside Harrisburg City. The HCV waitlist is currently closed.
⌖ 501 Mohn St., Steelton● Call for current public-housing availability
Harrisburg Housing Authority
Public housing and voucher-program information for Harrisburg City residents.
⌖ 351 Chestnut St., Harrisburg● Call to confirm wait-list status
HELP Ministries Utility Assistance
Crisis assistance that may help eligible households prevent utility shutoff or restore essential service when funds are available.
⌖ 413 S. 19th St., Harrisburg● Contact by phone or email first
LIHEAP Heating Assistance
Income-based seasonal help with home-heating bills for eligible renters and homeowners.
⌖ Apply through COMPASS or Dauphin County Assistance Office● Seasonal; confirm current application status
Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging
Information, benefits counseling, caregiver help, in-home services, meals and referrals for older adults and their families.
⌖ 2 S. Second St., 3rd Floor, Harrisburg● Call and ask for Information & Assistance
Northern Dauphin Aging Services
Local information and aging-service access for residents north of Peter’s Mountain.
⌖ 295 State Dr., Elizabethville● Call for an appointment
Older Adult Protective Services
Report suspected abuse, neglect, abandonment or financial exploitation of an older adult.
⌖ Dauphin County elder-abuse line● Available 24 hours
MidPenn Legal Services — Harrisburg
Free civil legal screening for eligible Dauphin County residents facing eviction, unsafe housing, utility shutoff or other tenant problems.
⌖ 100 N. Cameron St., Suite 401 West, Harrisburg● Call or apply online for eligibility screening
Harrisburg Bureau of Codes
Rental inspections and complaints involving unsafe conditions, building standards and property-maintenance violations inside Harrisburg City.
⌖ 10 N. Second St., Suite 205, Harrisburg● Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
Housing-discrimination complaints involving protected classes. Filing deadlines apply, so contact the Commission promptly.
⌖ 333 Market St., 8th Floor, Harrisburg● Mon–Fri business hours
Harrisburg & Dauphin County employment support
Employment after conviction is possible.
Find job-search assistance, reentry workshops, training and employers that use a fairer application process.
PA CareerLink Capital Region
Free job listings, placement help, career counseling, workshops and training connections for Harrisburg-area job seekers.
⌖ 100 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg● Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30 PMTri-County OIC — Project SOAR
Education, job training and long-term employment support for eligible justice-involved adults living in Harrisburg and Dauphin County.
⌖ 500 Maclay St., Harrisburg● Call to confirm residence and justice-involvement eligibilityCapital Region Ex-Offenders Support Coalition
Free support for employment barriers, résumés, applications and reentry needs, with workshops connected to CareerLink.
⌖ Harrisburg / CareerLink Capital Region● Call to register and confirm the current workshop scheduleDauphin County Employment
Dauphin County states it does not ask about criminal history at the application stage, although certain convictions can disqualify applicants from particular positions.
⌖ 2 S. Second St., Harrisburg● Review current county openings and minimum qualificationsA fair-chance process means applicants receive consideration; it does not guarantee that every conviction qualifies for every position.
Harrisburg & Dauphin County transportation
Affordable ways to get around.
Compare public transit, senior shared rides, disability transportation and free eligible medical trips.
rabbittransit Capital Region Routes
Fixed-route buses throughout Harrisburg and nearby communities. Adults pay $2 cash or $1.80 prepaid; qualifying riders with disabilities pay $1 half fare.
$1.80 prepaid / $2 cash; seniors 65+ free
⌖ Harrisburg and Capital Region fixed routesDauphin County Senior Shared Ride
Advance-reservation shared transportation for approved adults 65+ for medical appointments, shopping, recreation, senior centers and other eligible trips.
Medical trips $2.50; other senior trips $3.75–$7.50
⌖ Dauphin County curb-to-curb shared serviceDauphin County MATP
Medical Assistance members may receive no-cost transportation to covered appointments and services. The Center for Community Building coordinates enrollment and trips.
$0 for approved covered medical trips
⌖ Dauphin County Medical Assistance transportationPersons with Disabilities Shared Ride
Adults ages 18–64 with qualifying disabilities may receive reduced shared-ride fares for trips outside or beyond practical fixed-route service.
Current reduced co-pay $3.75–$7.50 by distance
⌖ Dauphin County shared-ride serviceThese services are not emergency transportation. Apply before riding, schedule ahead and confirm current fares when booking.
Overdose or immediate danger: call 911.For a mental-health or suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Harrisburg & Dauphin County recovery
Treatment and recovery support, 24/7.
Connect with assessment, treatment, certified peer support, case management and recovery-housing referrals.
Dauphin County Drug & Alcohol Services
Call for evaluation, treatment referral and funding assistance for detox, residential, outpatient, intensive outpatient or medication-assisted treatment.
Treatment access is available 24 hours a dayDauphin County Recovery Support
Certified Recovery Specialists can connect residents with recovery houses, basic needs, employment, transportation and support groups.
Ask for recovery support or case managementPA Get Help Now
Confidential, round-the-clock assistance finding substance-use treatment, including options for people without insurance.
Call 1-800-662-HELP or text 717-216-0905Licensed recovery-house search
Use the Pennsylvania locator for licensed homes, then confirm openings, fees, medication policy, rules and discharge terms before paying.
DDAP licensed locator and PARR certified directoryPlacement, funding and bed availability are not guaranteed. Call the county first for an assessment and the safest current referral.
Harrisburg & Dauphin County small-business support
Build, fund and grow locally.
Connect with trustworthy counseling, regional development help, eligible financing and official licensing guidance.
Shippensburg University SBDC
No-cost, confidential consulting for Dauphin County entrepreneurs on planning, marketing, finances, operations and growth.
⌖ Serves Dauphin County● Appointments available; training may have a feeHarrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
Regional business assistance, economic-development guidance, connections, financing navigation and support for businesses considering growth.
⌖ 3211 N. Front St., Suite 201, Harrisburg● Business inquiries reviewed during weekday hoursDauphin County Small Business Loan Program
Low-interest financing for eligible new or expanding county businesses for nonresidential property, construction, equipment or machinery.
⌖ Dauphin County Community & Economic Development● Job-creation and use-of-funds requirements applyPA Business One-Stop Shop
Official help with business registration, taxes, licenses, hiring and small/diverse-business certification for state contracting.
⌖ Pennsylvania statewide online service● Use the official state checklist before paying a third partyPrograms and funding availability were reviewed in August 2026. The Movement provides referrals and does not guarantee financing, grants or business results.
Rental-management directory
Check the rules before paying.
Compare published screening standards from companies serving Harrisburg.
Midtown Property Management
⌖ 1419 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
- Income
- Current listings generally require gross income of 3× rent
- Fees
- Confirm the current application fee and required resident-benefits package
Published requirements
- 600+ credit score on current listings
- No past evictions
- Criminal history assessed
- Renters insurance and an $80/month benefits package may apply
Harrisburg Property Management Group
⌖ 4411 N. Front St., Harrisburg
- Income
- Minimum verifiable net household income of 3× rent
- Fees
- Online application and fee; confirm amount before submitting
Published requirements
- Credit standards vary by rent amount
- Rental, credit and criminal screening
- Written income proof required
- A qualified co-signer may be considered in some cases
Hometown Property Management
⌖ 1065 Valley Rd., Marysville; serves Harrisburg
- Income
- Scored review of income, credit, rental history and other factors
- Fees
- $50 nonrefundable application fee per adult; $25 monthly broker fee
Published requirements
- Every occupant 18+ applies separately
- Government ID and proof of income
- Security deposit and signed lease due promptly after approval
- Applications may be used for other listings for 60 days
KMG Properties
⌖ Greater Harrisburg region
- Income
- Combined gross income of 3× monthly rent
- Fees
- Separate application and fee for each adult
Published requirements
- 650 minimum credit score
- No evictions accepted
- Credit and criminal screening
- Three pay stubs, tax return or qualifying offer letter
HubKey Real Estate
⌖ Harrisburg-area rentals
- Income
- Verified gross monthly income of at least 3× rent
- Fees
- Confirm current fee for the selected property
Published requirements
- 625+ credit score preferred
- Positive landlord references and no landlord debt
- No recent disqualifying eviction history
- Background and occupancy review
The Movement does not endorse a company, collect fees or guarantee approval. Requirements were reviewed in August 2026 and may change.