For those who need or know someone who needs assistance, there is a wide range of resources available in the area. Whether it be a need for housing, clothing, food, or transportation, there's an organization that can help regardless of your age, disabilities, or financial situation. Please utilize the list below to find assistance. Should you have questions, please contact these organizations directly. They are their own entities with no affiliation with the City of Oil City. If you own or operate an organization you believe should be included on this list of resources please let us know through the contact page today.
Public Housing & Section 8 Housing
Address: 110 Moran Street
Phone: 814-676-5764
Disaster Relief, Community Preparedness, Support for Military Families, Lifesaving Blood, Health and Safety Education Training, International Services
Address: 229 Elm Street
Phone: 814-677-2024
Home Visitation Programs, Housing assistance, Active Aging, Emergency Aid, and many more in collaboration with numerous Venango County Agencies.
Address 1: 203 Center Street
Phone 1: 814-676-5011
Address 2: 206 Seneca St
Phone 2: 814-678-7766
Hours: 9:30 am - 4 pm, Monday through Friday, Closed daily from Noon - 1 pm
Non-profit temporary homeless shelter program for men and women offering assistance in rebuilding their lives.
Address: 580 Colbert Ave
Phone: 814-428-5282
Food Pantry/Meals, Clothing
Address: 217 Sycamore Street
Phone: 814-677-4056
Emergency Food: 10 am - 3 pm, Tuesday and Thursday
State Food Distribution: 1 - 3 pm, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with lunch served at noon each day
Food
Address: 311 Emerald Street
Phone: 814-677-0203
Hours: 10 am - 12 pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
Notes: *Must bring ID and proof of residency*
Food, soup, and beverages
Address: 405 East Second Street
Hours: 10 am - 2 pm, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Notes: Free to those in need, but open to the public at large and accepting donations for their service.
Public Transportation with fixed route and door-to-door shared ride services within Crawford and Venango Counties.
Phone: 814-432-7255
Phone: 814-336-5600 (for general inquiries - per website)
Clothing
Address: 206 Seneca Street, National Transit Building Suite 31
Hours: 6 - 8 pm, Mondays / 12 - 2 pm, 2nd Saturday of the month
Free Lunches
Address: 250 Seneca Street
Hours: 11:30 am - 1 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Address: 203 Center Street
Food Hours: 9:30 am - 4 pm, Monday through Friday
Clothing Hours: 9:30 am - 4 pm, Monday and Thursday
Disclaimer: Should you have any questions, please contact these organizations directly. They are their own entities with no affiliation with the City of Oil City. If you own or operate an organization you believe should be included on this list of resources please let us know by filling out the form below.
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