Department of Human Services
Erie County Assistance Office
1316 Holland Street
P.O. Box 958
Erie, PA 16512
Phone: 814-461-2000
Toll Free: 1-800-635-1014
Fax: 814-461-2282
Web: www.dhs.pa.gov
Apply for Benefits: www.dhs.pa.gov/applyforbenefits/index.htm
Eligibility: Households with income below 160% Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIG) for their household size should apply; 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIG) if there is an elderly or disabled person in the household.