Where Walnutport residents can seek food pantry support, SNAP/Medicaid and LIHEAP benefits, senior services, crisis support and emergency housing referrals.
Not sure which service you need? Start with PA 211
Dial: 211 (statewide referrals) or 855-567-5341 if 211 cannot connect.
Pennsylvania 211 official website
PA 211 can help identify nearby food, housing, utility, transportation and other community-assistance programs. Programs have their own eligibility and availability requirements. For immediate threats or emergencies, call 911 instead.
Northern Lehigh Food Bank
Address: 7884 Center Street, Emerald, PA 18080 (near Slatington)
Phone: 610-767-9525
Food bank listing and current eligibility · Map and directions
The food bank serves eligible residents of ZIP codes 18080 and 18088. New clients are asked to call before arriving. Distribution schedules and eligibility requirements can change.
Northampton County Assistance Office — SNAP, Medicaid and benefits
Address: 201 Larry Holmes Drive, Easton, PA 18042
Phone: 610-250-1700
Toll-free: 800-349-5122
LIHEAP office: 610-250-1785
Pennsylvania’s official county-assistance directory · Map and directions
Pennsylvania’s benefits information page and COMPASS service support applications for programs such as SNAP food assistance, Medicaid, eligible cash assistance and heating assistance. Eligibility and application requirements are determined by the state.
Northampton County Human Services — crisis and family support
Information and Referral Emergency Services: 610-829-4800
County 24-hour emergency line: 610-252-9060
Peer/Warm Line: 855-727-3377
Official Northampton County Human Services
Human Services coordinates programs for children and families, mental health, developmental supports, substance use, and veteran needs. Call the referral number to identify the appropriate county program.
Area Agency on Aging — support for older residents
County aging services: 610-829-4540 or 610-829-4800
Human Services office: 2801 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18020
Official senior-service resources · Map and directions
Programs include help navigating senior services, caregiver support, protective services and benefits. The county announced an Emergency Fuel Assistance Program starting November 2, 2026 for eligible residents aged 60 or older; call 610-559-3270 or 610-829-4800 to ask about eligibility and remaining funds.
Additional support and immediate safety
988: Call or text 988 for the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
911: Emergency police, fire or ambulance.
PA 211: Non-emergency assistance referrals.
Call before visiting any food pantry, county office or support service. Directory information does not guarantee eligibility, funding, same-day appointments, or emergency shelter availability.
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Contact and service links reviewed November 1, 2026 using official agency sources. Walnutport.com is an independent community website, not a government office.
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