Welcome to Connections Corner
Bensalem Township School District Social Workers
Dear Parents and Caregivers
During this time of uncertainty and school closures, we recognize that this is a difficult time for many in our Bensalem community. Supporting students and their families is our priority and wanted to provide some information on how we can be of assistance during this time.
Below you will find a list of resources in Bensalem and within Bucks County that may be helpful to you and your family.
In addition, If you need any additional support and/or resources, please do not hesitate to reach out to us! We are in this together!
Meet the Besnalem Township School District Social Workers!
Jelena DaCosta, MSW, LSW
Belmont Hills Elementary
Cornwells Elementary
Samuel K. Faust Elementary
Robert K. Shafer Middle School
Bensalem High School
Email: jdacosta@bensalemsd.org
Location: 3333 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA, USA
Phone: 215-750-2800 2206
Jacqui Owens, MSW, LSW
Benjamin Rush Elemenary
Russell C. Struble Elementary
Valley Elementary
Cecelia Snyder Middle School
Bensalem High School
Email: jowens@bensalemsd.org
Location: 3330 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA, USA
Phone: 215-750-2800 2395
BUCKS COUNTY 2-1-1
24 hours a day. 7 days a week. 365 days a year.
Free, confidential, multilingual information & referrals to Bucks County services.
2-1-1 is a free, easy-to-remember phone number that connects people with important services in their local communities. It can be used for everyday needs and in crisis situations. Every day highly trained 2-1-1 call specialists are available to provide information and referrals to local health and human services.
Call (211), text (898-211) or visit 2-1-1 online to connect with a call specialist!
Food Resources
Bensalem Township School District
Follow the link below for school district food sites
https://www.bensalemsd.org/apps/news/article/1185331
Feed The Kids PLUS
Open to all Bensalem Residents of all ages
Information Hotline: 215-633-3709
Mondays: 3pm-5-pm at the below locations:
Bucks Meadow Apartments: 3131 Knights Road
Elmwood Park Apartments: 3300 Street Road
Grandview Gardens Apartments : 957 Bristol Pike
Terry's Mobile Home Park: 1302 Gibson Road
Top of the Ridge Mobile Home Park: 1446 Gibson Road
Christian Life Center
Drive-through food distribution
Sundays, 1-3pm, at the main entrance of CLC. Enter through Richlieu Entrance
Families can also request assistance by emailing: care@clconline.org
YWCA at Country Commons Community Room
3338 Richlieu Rd
Bensalem Pa, 19020
Mondays and Wednesdays 10 AM- 1 PM
Grab and Go Breakfast and Lunch for children under the age of 18. Open to all families
Bensalem Food Pantries (please call to check availability)
Cornwells United Methodist Church
2284 Bristol Pike
Bensalem PA
215-639-0436
Fatima Catholic Outreach Center
2915 Street Rd
Bensalem PA
215-639-4254
Philadelphia Christian Center
2990 Street Road
Bensalem PA
215-639-7000
Tefereth Israel
2909 Bristol Road
Bensalem PA
215-752-3468