Family Promise Montco Pa

Food pantry: located in roslyn, the food pantry is an important way in which family promise supports montgomery county families who are experiencing food scarcity as a result of economic injustice. The pantry is open 4 days per week, including one evening and saturdays so working families can access our services. Nearly 2,600 people accessed free food at our pantry this past year, and over 189,000 pounds of food were distributed. This year we added the option of off-hours pick-up of food utilizing new food lockers. Food can be ordered online and picked up in the temperature-appropriate lockers.

Under the organization's housing program, the following is provided: -transitional shelter (hope gardens): this stabilizing transitional housing option is available to families for up to two years to ensure a successful transition to safe, affordable, and decent housing. -graduate housing (hope forest and hope on fifth): our graduate housing program provides safe apartments in ambler and lansdale for families who pay slightly below fair market rent and receive case management oversight.

Other program services: -diversion, stability and prevention assistance: we provided financial assistance, referrals, and limited case management to families who are housing insecure. -support services: during their time in emergency shelter or transitional housing, families receive comprehensive support services designed to help parents care for themselves and their families, begin intentionally improving their life skills and decision-making abilities, and develop the internal resources necessary to become self-sufficient. Services include intensive case management, educational life skills training, and help with basic needs. -aftercare services: families who graduate from our housing programs receive support as they transition to fully independent living. This program helps families anticipate and address problems that might result in recurring homelessness.