Saint Francis & Saint Vincent Homes, in partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Human Services, provides a group home and treatment services for at-risk teenage boys and girls. Our mission is to foster the physical, moral, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual development of youth. We offer a transitional living program with support for both adolescents and their families, empowering them to participate in their child’s care and development, ensuring a personalized approach to help each youth reach their full potential.

ADDRESS

3400 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020

PHONE

(215) 638-9310

For more information visit https://sfhomes.org

St. Edmond’s Home cares for medically fragile children aged 1 to 21 years old with severe intellectual and physical disabilities. Staff provide medical support, therapy, and enriching activities at a 40-bed campus and two community homes for young adults. Focused on maximizing each child’s potential, the home ensures their needs are met in a loving environment. A multidisciplinary team delivers comprehensive care, and children attend school in the community.

Life Sharing Through Family Living is Catholic Charities’ most flexible residential program, where over 70 individuals with intellectual disabilities live in a family setting that provides long-term care. Supported by interdisciplinary teams, provider families help individuals with behavioral and medical needs while also assisting them in accessing community resources and participating in recreational, social, volunteer, work, and worship activities.

PHONE
(267) 331-2490

Catholic Charities understands the unique needs of families searching for high-quality preschool programs in North Philadelphia. Casa del Carmen Preschool Academy is a Keystone Stars 4 childcare facility, offering the highest standard of education for young learners in a safe and caring educational environment. Our bilingual staff helps ensure the needs of our children and parents are understood and met.

ADDRESS

4400 N. Reese Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

PHONE

(215) 457-4325

HOURS

Monday – Friday 7:30am-6:00pm

Out of School Time Programs are school-based community centers that offer an array of creative after-school activities in the late afternoon aimed at youth development and family support. Rooted in Catholic faith, these programs are educational, social, and recreational in nature, and serve school-aged children and adolescents from the community.

For more information visit https://cssoutofschooltime.org

Women of Hope Vine serves 22 women experiencing profound mental health challenges and a history of homelessness. As a progressive-demand personal care home, this program provides long-term, structured support while respecting each resident’s individual journey toward stability. Staff assist with daily living needs, medication management, and mental health care coordination, creating a compassionate environment that fosters healing, personal growth, and community integration.

ADDRESS

251 N Lawrence St, Philadelphia PA 19106

PHONE

(215) 592-9116

HOURS

Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Visitation Homes provides stable, independent housing for families who have previously experienced homelessness. Each family resides in a private apartment, offering them a safe and secure environment to rebuild their lives. In addition to housing, families receive comprehensive supportive services tailored to their needs.

PHONE
(215) 425-5300

HOURS
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

ADDRESS
2638 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

McAuley House offers transitional housing for women who are medically fragile and experiencing homelessness. This program provides a safe space for women to stabilize their health while creating plans for long-term housing solutions.

PHONE
(215) 271-5166

ADDRESS
1800 Morris Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145

Mercy Hospice provides a safe, supportive, and sober residential environment for women in recovery. Our program welcomes over 30 single women and mothers with children, offering case management, life skills training, supportive services, and preparation for independent living to help them build a stable future.

PHONE
(215) 545-5153

ADDRESS
334 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Women of Hope Lombard provides a safe and supportive residence for 14 young women experiencing homelessness. In addition to stable housing, residents receive case management, medication management, and life skills training to help them regain independence. The on-site Mercy Café extends services to women in need, offering showers, lunch, and access to clothing and personal hygiene items, ensuring dignity and essential care for those facing homelessness.

PHONE
(215) 732-1341

HOURS
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

ADDRESS
1224 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

The Good Shepherd Program of St. John’s Hospice provides residential services for medically fragile men experiencing homelessness. This program affords the opportunity for men to stabilize their medical condition and develop plans for a permanent housing arrangement and has the capacity to house 12 individuals.

PHONE
(215) 563-7763

HOURS
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

ADDRESS
1221 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

St. John’s Hospice is a drug- and alcohol-free shelter helping men transition from homelessness to independent living. It serves over 325 hot meals daily, offers case management, nursing, showers, clothing, and mail services for more than 900 men. The Coffee House also provides a safe resting space, meals, and restrooms for 27 chronically homeless men who typically avoid shelters.

ADDRESS

1221 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

PHONE

(215) 563-7763

HOURS

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

For more information visit https://saintjohnshospice.org

Martha’s Choice Marketplace & Community Farm

Martha’s Choice Marketplace is Montgomery County’s largest food pantry, serving more than 1,500 families and 6,000 individuals monthly, and distributing over 1.5 million pounds of food yearly. Our mission is to grow community through access to healthy food, and we provide our guests with monthly access to fresh and healthy groceries, as well as offer education and empowerment programs that address basic human needs.

Martha’s Community Farm, a 2024 Montgomery Award winner, grows culturally meaningful food for the pantry in a way that emphasizes local food production, education, and sustainability.  Individuals interested in learning about growing plants and food, along with K-12, University, Church, and Civic groups contribute thousands of hours per year to the 10-acre regenerative agriculture effort which also includes an apiary, greenhouse, and food forest.

FOOD PANTRY ADDRESS
353 E Johnson Hwy, Norristown, PA 19401

FOOD PANTRY PHONE
(610) 279-7372

FARM PHONE
(833) 230-FARM

FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION HOURS
Wednesday, 3:00-6:00pm, Thursday, 12:00-3:00pm and Friday, 12:00-2:00pm

For more information on the pantry visit marthaschoicemarketplace.com

For more information on the farm visit marthascommunityfarm.org

Catholic Charities combats hunger through food pantries at our Family Service Centers, offering nutritious food and essential resources to individuals and families from all backgrounds, ensuring they receive the support they need with dignity and compassion.

PHONE
(267) 331-2490

The Community Food Program serves 1.8 million neighbors annually across the five-county Philadelphia area, providing essential nutrition to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Through a network of over 50 food cupboards, the program ensures that those in need have access to healthy groceries and vital food resources.

School Meals or Summer Meals Program
(215) 895-3470, option 1

Child Care Meal Program
(215) 895-3470, option 2

Community Food Program
(215) 895-3470, option 3

After School Meal Program
(215) 895-3470, option 4

For more information visit communityfoodprogram.org

The Child Nutrition Program provides over 5 million nutritious meals annually to children in schools, childcare centers, shelters, and community-based locations throughout the area. Recognizing the critical role of proper nutrition in a child’s growth, development, and overall well-being, this program ensures that children from all backgrounds have access to healthy, balanced meals regardless of their circumstances.

School Meals or Summer Meals Program
(215) 895-3470, option 1

Child Care Meal Program
(215) 895-3470, option 2

Community Food Program
(215) 895-3470, option 3

After School Meal Program
(215) 895-3470, option 4

For more information visit healthymealsforchildren.org