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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.

Visit Our Food Pantry Page

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, visit Your Way Home using the button below.

Find Out How to Access Emergency Shelter

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 

Families interested in this program should meet the following guidelines:

  • Your family is experiencing homelessness or is at risk of becoming homeless at the time of application.
  • Your family includes at least one child who lives with you.
  • Your family is able to live comfortably in a 2- or 3-bedroom apartment.
  • Your family is prepared to take responsibility for monthly rent and all household utilities.
  • Your family’s current situation is one where meaningful progress or resolution may be possible within one year.
  • You are willing to identify goals and work toward achieving them with support.
  • Your household income is at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) for Montgomery County. Additional information about income limits and eligibility can be found in the application form at the button below.

If your family qualifies based on these guidelines, you can apply for our housing programs using the button below.

Apply for Transitional Housing

Rental and Utility Assistance

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