Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southwestern County Assistance Offices
Mercer County Assistance Office - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Helps Pennsylvanians in eligible low-income households to buy food. Eligible individuals and families receive an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) ACCESS Card to use for food purchases.
Eligibility: Pennsylvania residents. Eligibility and amount of benefits are determined by household size, monthly income, and whether any members of the household are 60 or older or have a disability.
Hours: Office hours vary by county. Call or visit the website for details.
(724) 983-5000
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (724) 983-5000
  • (800) 747-8405 - Hotline/Toll-Free
  • (724) 983-5706 - Fax
Email Address: C-MERCER@pa.gov
Fee Amounts: Service provided free of charge.
Intake Procedure: Apply Online using the COMPASS Website (linked in the intake website) or mobile app.

In Person: at the local County Assistance Office.

On Paper: Download the application on the website and return it by mail.

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Intake Requirements: Photo ID, Social Security Number, and documentation of income and resources.
Geographical Area: Service available in all of Pennsylvania. Clients must contact the office in the county where they live (even if another county's office is closer to their residence).
Helpful Tips: There is a simplified SNAP application available to use if everyone in the household:

1) Is age 60 or older or has a disability

2) Purchases and prepares food together

3) Does not receive any earnings from work

For more details, visit the website:
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/SNAP-Older-Adults.aspx

(A household is a group of people who usually purchase and prepare meals together. People in the household are not required to be related.)
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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southwestern County Assistance Offices
Mercer County Assistance Office - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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