Released: December 13, 2023
Delaware County Council reminds residents that various resources and programs are available to residents who may be struggling financially due spiking inflation, sharp increases of housing prices, an increase in the cost of food and many basic needs, and utility bills this winter season.
Residents are encouraged to utilize the resources provided by a variety of County departments and local organizations for assistance with heating costs, home repairs, food insecurity, and money management.
Delaware County’s Housing Resource Guide
The Delaware County Housing Resource Guide offers information on affordable housing, subsidized housing, first-time buyer assistance, home weatherization, and many other useful resources and information for residents.
Website: DelcoPA.Gov/HousingResources
Whole Home Repair Program
The Whole Home Repair Program provides income-qualified homeowners with necessary health, safety, and accessibility-related home repairs and modifications up to $50,000 per home.
Website:
habitatmontdelco.org/about-us
Phone: (610) - 278 - 7710 ex. 134
Share Food
The County has a partnership Share Food, which supports community partners and organizations in Delaware County to provide free, nutritious food.
Website: http://www.sharefoodprogram.org/
Phone: (215) - 223 - 2220
Philabundance
Philabundance offer food packages to seniors.
Website:
www.philabundance.org
Phone: (215) - 339 - 0900
Additional Resources
Additional resources to help with food insecurity can be found online.
Website:
https://delcopa.gov/health/pages/foodprograms.html
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants.
Website: www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/LIHEAP.aspx
Phone: 1 - (866) - 857 - 7095
PECO
PECO's Customer Assistance Program - Percentage of Income Payment Plan (CAP-PIPP) provides customers with an affordable, fixed, monthly PECO bill. Customers simply pay a percentage of their total household income as their monthly PECO bill.
Website: www.peco.com/my-account/customer-support/assistance-programs/cap-rate
Phone: 1 - (800) - 494 - 4000
Aqua
Aqua’s Customer Assistance Program is a discount program designed to provide financial assistance for Aqua residential water and wastewater customers.
Website: www.aquawater.com/customers/customer-assistance-programs/customer-assistance-program.php
Phone: 1 - (888) - 282 - 6816
Community Action of Delaware County
Energy programs are available through Community Action of Delaware County.
Website: caadc.org/services/energy
Office of Workforce Development
The Office of Workforce Development is a PA CareerLink® Partner that works in collaboration with other county and state agencies to provide workforce development programs.
Website: https://delcopa.gov/departments/oet.html
Clarifi
The County has a partnership with Clarifi, who offers credit counseling and one-on-one counseling on budgeting and money management.
Website: www.clarifi.org
Phone: (215) - 563 - 5665 or 1 - (800) - 989 - 2227
Early Learning Resource Center Region 15
The Early Learning Resource Center Region 15 provides childcare subsidy to eligible families.
Website: delcohsa.org/elrc.html
The County Office of Services for the Aging
The County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) provides valuable services for the residents of Delaware County.
Website: www.delcosa.org
Phone: (610) - 490 - 1300