StART Saint Andrew Response Team
215-968-2262, ext. 50

Within the beautiful and affluent county of Bucks, there is a large contingent of families living at or below the poverty level. The number of those in need is growing due to the current economic crisis, and sadly, many families who were once financially secure are struggling now.

The Church of Saint Andrew has founded the StART ministry in response to the needs of at risk individuals and families in our immediate area.

Assistance Resources in our area include:
Credit Counseling
Credit Counseling Center
832 Second Street Pike, Office #1
Richboro, PA  18954
215-396-1880
The Credit Counseling Center is a non-profit community service organization, offering professional and personal money management guidance to help improve your financial situation. Their programs include debt management/consolidation, budget counseling, credit report review, and HEMAP/Act 91. Most of their services are provided free of charge.

Food Pantries                     
Mary’s Cupboard
100 Levittown Parkway
Levittown, PA  19054
215-949-1991
Open Mondays, 1:00 – 3:30pm, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30am – 12:30pm. Please call for an appointment.
Bucks County Housing Group
Doylestown Food Pantry
470 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA  18901
215-345-1492
Open Wednesdays, 5:30 – 8:00pm, Thursdays, 10:30am – 1:30pm, and Sundays, 10:30am – 1:00pm. Please call for an appointment.

Medical Assistance              
CHIP
www.chipcoverspakids.com
CHIP is short for the Children's Health Insurance Program - Pennsylvania's program to provide health insurance to all uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance. For many families this program is free. Families with incomes above the free CHIP limits will pay low monthly premiums and co-pays for some services.              

Employment and Job Training/
Emergency and Preventative Services
The Bucks County Opportunity Council
For assistance in:
Upper Bucks – 215-536-0353
Central Bucks – 215-345-3295       
Lower Bucks – 215-781-2661
BCOC provides a range of services that enable individuals and families to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency and allow them to achieve and maintain their independence. Eligibility for services is determined on a case by case basis. Emergency and Preventative Services help low-income individuals and families to maintain their independence through move-in and rental eviction prevention, as well as assistance with electric, water, gas and other utilities.