Both the Norristown and the Pottstown offices for the Montgomery County Assistance Office provide assistance to low-income individuals and families, including the following programs:
Cash Assistance
Food Stamps
Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Medical Assistance
You can pick up an application or call Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
55 East Marshall Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 272-4042
Provides nutritional program for expectant mothers, new mothers, and for children under the age of five. Call for appointments Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Social Security
1700 Markley Street
Norristown, PA 19401
1-800-772-1213
Provides Social Security benefits, as well as SSI and SSD (Disability) benefits for the disabled. Call regarding eligibility.
