Where to Get Help in the Lehigh Valley
Community Resource Navigator Kayla Koffer helps families find and connect to local resources - here are some that she recommends.
Rental Assistance
New Bethany Ministries
Offers rental assistance for those currently housed or homeless. New Bethany offers support to anyone in need of all ages and circumstances.
333 W. Fourth Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Hispanic American Organization
Housing program supports families in finding affordable housing. HAO serves individuals 18 and older, families, and those who speak limited English.
462 W. Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18102
Conference of Churches
Program offers assistance with housing needs to help those who are homeless, threatened by homelessness, or re-entering society from jail or prison to find stability in their lives. Provides rental assistance, help paying utility deposits, furniture, and other supports to help families stay housed.
457 West Allen Street, Allentown, PA 18102
Rooster Relief Fund
The purpose of the Rooster Relief Fund is to proactively prevent homelessness for those in the Lehigh Valley who do not qualify for government grants or other existing preventive service programs due to economic or other criteria by providing one time financial assistance for a rental or emergency mortgage payment to households in an effort to provide uninterrupted housing.
Contact seth.campbell@valleyhealthpartners.org or bstephens@lehighchurches.org for more details.
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities is a nonprofit social service agency assisting families and individuals across a five county region. They offer services to meet the needs of people in our community who need support, care, and understanding. The mission is to provide compassionate human services with respect for the sanctity of all human life.
402 W. Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18102
Phone: 610-435-1541
Food Banks
Allentown Ecumenical Food Bank
417 N. 14th St, Allentown, PA 18102
Hours:
- Monday 9 am - 12 pm
- Tuesday 9 am - 12 pm
- Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm
- Thursday 9 am - 12 pm, 3:30 pm - 6 pm
- Friday 9 am - 12 pm
Second Harvest Food Bank
Offers emergency food pantry and hot meals on site
6969 Silver Crest Rd., Nazareth, PA 18064
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Jefferson's Place Food Pantry
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Hours: 4 pm - 5:30 pm
750 St. John Street, Allentown, PA 18103
New Bethany Ministries Choice Food Pantry
No appointment needed
Hours: Monday - Friday 10:30 am - 11:30 am
380 Shawnee St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Bethlehem Salvation Army Food Pantry
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Phone: 610-867-4681
521 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Disclaimer: This information is current as of 9/16/25. Please contact the organizations directly to confirm that the information is still current, or if you have any questions about the services they offer.
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