Stories about promises and partnerships that provide homes, food, and hope. |
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At Family Promise, every meal shared, every night of safe shelter, and every moment of compassionate support begins with one guiding belief: every family deserves stability, dignity, and hope. In the rush of daily tasks and urgent needs, it is easy to get caught up in the “what” and the “how.” But when we pause and reconnect with our why, we remember what truly matters. Children should not have to wonder where they will sleep, and parents should never have to face homelessness alone.
Keeping that purpose at the center of our work strengthens our mission and deepens our impact. Thanks to the generosity of more than 450 donors who supported our Winter Appeal, these gifts will fund essential services for families working hard to rebuild their lives. Every donation, every act of kindness, and every show of support makes a meaningful difference. Your support ensures safe shelter, access to food, case management, and the tools families need to move from crisis to lasting stability.
There is still work to do; the need in our community remains great:
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1 in 2 renters in Montgomery County struggles with housing costs, spending more than 30 percent of their income on rent.
Source: Policy Map Local Housing Solutions Housing Needs Assessment Reports for Bucks, Montgomery Counties. January 2026. -
Eviction rates in Bucks and Montgomery Counties are higher than the statewide average in Pennsylvania.
Source: Princeton University Eviction Lab, Eviction Tracking System, Pennsylvania. February 2025 – February 2026.
Your compassion and generosity help families navigate these challenges and give them hope. Thank you for remembering the “why” with us and investing in the future of families across our community.
In gratitude, |
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Marsha Eichelberger
Chief Executive Officer |
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Our Food Lockers Expand Access in Year One |
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When Family Promise Montco opened our temperature‑controlled food lockers in February 2025, we hoped they would fill an important gap for neighbors facing scheduling barriers, mobility challenges, or uncertainty of not knowing about when they could get to our Food Pantry. One year later, these lockers have become far more than a convenience. They are now a reliable source of nourishment, dignity, and peace of mind for families across our community.
A Snapshot of Year One
In their first 12 months, the food lockers, powered by the OrderAhead, experienced meaningful use: -
259 total locker orders
- 115 unique individuals served
- A majority of locker users were new clients, many accessing Food Pantry services for the first time.
While the data shows growth, personal stories like the one below show the true impact.
"I have used the food lockers about 15 times since they opened, and they have become essential for my two elderly sisters. Every two weeks, I pick up groceries for both of them because they cannot get to the Pantry on their own. Ordering is easy, and being able to pick up food when my schedule allows makes a big difference. The food they receive helps keep their kitchen stocked, especially items like meat, pasta, and frozen vegetables. The eggs and toilet paper mean the most because those are the basics they often go without. Knowing my sisters will not go hungry brings me real comfort and reminds me that Family Promise truly cares."
Looking Ahead
As we move into our second year, we invite the community to continue supporting Family Promise by clicking on the donate button below. The food lockers help families stretch their budgets by freeing up money for rent, utilities, and children’s expenses while still ensuring they have access to food. Thank you. |
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Cast Your Vote by March 31, 2026 |
Cast your votes in the Target mobile app and earn funding for Family Promise Montco. Vote today! Deadline is March 31, 2026. |
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A Journey of Strength and New Beginnings |
A parent currently living in our Interfaith Hospitality Network with her two children was recently highlighted in her employer’s newsletter as a “Teacher Spotlight” and was later named Employee of the Month. When she arrived at Family Promise, she was starting over and quickly secured a job at a local childcare center the very next day. Over the past five months, she has worked closely with our case management team, building stability, and accessing benefits while her children settled into school. Volunteers help her stay on track by saving meals when she works late and creating a welcoming space for her children, who love drawing and have begun to make new friends. She hopes to advance her career in early childhood education and is excited about moving out of the emergency shelter into her own apartment. With support and her own determination, she is building confidence, savings, and self-sufficiency for her family.
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| Creating Care Through Cakes and Kindness |
Congratulations Sarah! A volunteer from Main Line Unitarian Church, she has been awarded the Gold Level Presidential Volunteer Service Award, a national honor recognizing exceptional commitment to community service. We are thrilled to celebrate with Sarah, who earned this award through her youth‑led initiative supporting children’s mental health with baking and community care. Her work began at age 10, when she started baking birthday cakes for children in the Family Promise emergency shelter program. Since then, her project, Baking a Difference for Kids, has grown into a regional effort. Last year, she co‑launched the You Matter Birthday Bags initiative, distributing 325 birthday cake kits to food pantries across the region. “Something as simple as a birthday cake can make a child feel like they matter,” Sarah shared. Our CEO, Marsha, was honored to present her with this award in recognition of her compassion, creativity, and lasting impact on local children. Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your gifts with Family Promise.
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Our Food Pantry entryway looks bright and refreshed thanks to a volunteer group from the Toll Brothers Fort Washington office. The team spent the morning painting the hallway and giving the space a much-needed update. They also helped reorganize several pantry shelves, making the area cleaner and more functional. The volunteers were engaged from the moment they arrived, asking thoughtful questions about the Pantry and the tasks planned for their day. Their efforts made a meaningful difference and helped create a more welcoming space for our community. Thanks for the great teamwork!
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Family Promise team members attended the 2026 Winter Legislative Breakfast, sponsored by the Bucks-Mont Collaborative. They joined community partners, service providers, and local legislators to discuss key challenges facing families in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, including housing instability and food insecurity. Our team helped highlight the experiences of the families we serve and reinforced the importance of strong community partnerships. Legislators also shared their priorities for the upcoming state session and emphasized the value of working with organizations like Family Promise to advance effective policy solutions.
Join us for Advocacy Day on June 2 in Harrisburg, where community members and partners will meet with state leaders to advocate for housing and mental health resources. Registration and transportation details will be available soon on the Bucks-Mont Collaborative website.
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Help Us Meet the Super-Raffle Challenge Match |
You can help Family Promise and win some amazing prizes!
BLBB Charitable will donate $2,500 to Family Promise Montco if we can sell a total of 300 tickets for the Super-Raffle by May 10.
One ticket for $25, five tickets for $100. Drawings for each prize will be held on May 18 at the tournament, but you don't have to be there to enter! We'll call or email you if you're one of the winners.
Here's what you're playing for:
Only 235 more tickets to sell! Help your community while being entered to win great prizes. Get your tickets today!
Proceeds benefit Family Promise Montco's programs to address homelessness and hunger in our local community. Thank you to the major sponsors of the tournament: Ambler Savings Bank, Asher’s Chocolate Co., Bethlehem Baptist Church, BLBB Charitable, Blue Bell Rotary Club, Caddick Utilities, LLC, Congregation Beth Or, Cornerstone Masonry Construction, Earth Engineering Inc., Oliver Fire Protection & Security, R & R Wood Products, Inc., the Wynnstay Foundation, and the Family Promise Board of Directors.
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Visit our website for the list of needed items to restock our shelves.
For information about getting food, organizing a food drive, scheduling a large delivery, or volunteering with the pantry, please email food@fpmontco.org or call 267.318.0607. |
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Our Food Pantry is located at 2801 Woodland Road in Roslyn. Food distribution occurs on Mondays from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. |
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| Donations of food and other items are accepted on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. Please ensure that all items have labels, are within the expiration date, and are properly sealed. OrderAhead is the online way to order groceries from the pantry. Go to our website for details on how to use OrderAhead. Contact the pantry at 267.318.0607 or food@fpmontco.org. |
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Partnering with the community to address homelessness and hunger—one family at a time. |
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Ambler Office *{{Organization Address}}*
Phone: 215-628-2334 office@fpmontco.org
Please direct all mail to this address. |
Norristown Office
1449 DeKalb Pike
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: 610.277.0977 office@fpmontco.org |
Food Pantry
2801 Woodland Road
Roslyn, PA 19001
Phone: 267.318.0607 food@fpmontco.org |
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