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Here’s how to access help with housing or food from Family Promise. Please note that our housing programs are restricted to families with one or more children under the age of 18.

Food Pantry

Our food pantry, located in Roslyn, is open to Montgomery County residents. Please bring photo ID on your first visit. Households are limited to one visit every two weeks. Visit our food pantry page for more information, location, and hours.

Emergency Shelter

Our emergency shelter is filled by referral from the Your Way Home Montgomery County program. It is not possible to access our shelter by calling our office directly. Dial the Your Way Home helpline at 610.278.3522 or email homeless@montgomerycounty.pa.gov to access emergency shelter. For more information click here.

Housing Programs

Low-income families facing a housing crisis are eligible to participate in our housing programs at Hope Gardens, Hope Forest, and Hope on Fifth. Clients participate in case management, education, and financial literacy programs.

Housing Program Requirements 

  • Your family must be homeless or near homelessness at the time of application.
  • Your family must have at least one child under the age of 18 living with you.
  • Your family must be able to live in a 2- or 3-bedroom apartment.
  • Your family must have a prearranged payment plan designed to repay any outstanding debts to PECO.
  • Your family must be experiencing a situation where significant progress or resolution is possible within a 1-year period.
  • You must have a willingness to set and work toward goals.
  • Your family income must be at or below 50% Area Median Income for Montgomery County. See the application form at the link below for more information.
  • Head of household must be employed at least 30 hours/weekly.

If your family qualifies based on these requirements, you can apply for our housing programs using this link.

Rental and Utility Assistance

We are not providing rental or utility assistance at this time.