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The Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry provides food, fuel, clothing, housing and other emergency assistance to those who live in the Northwest section of Philadelphia. The Crisis Ministry is also a referral source, which provides accurate information to help connect clients to available resources.

GACM Provides:

Food Cupboard - packages of perishable and non-perishable items as often as every 30 days

Energy Assistance - as a Neighborhood Energy Center (NEC), the Crisis Ministry provides a comprehensive approach to energy and related problems for all low and moderate income consumers living in Philadelphia. GACM is also a Utility Emergency Service Fund (UESF) intake site.

Financial Assistance - last resort grants to eligible residents who are experiencing a resolvable crisis

The Benefit Bank - a program that connects all individuals with low or moderate incomes to tax credits and public benefits

Referrals - confidential assessments, counseling and referral services

Documents Required for Service:
- Proof of residency
- Proof of income
- Photo ID and Social Security cards for entire household may also be required

The Crisis Ministry is located at the

First Presbyterian Church in Germantown

35 West Chelten Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19144

Phone: 215.843.2340

Fax: 215.843.6020

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday 9AM - 2PM

Tuesday 9AM - 2PM

Wednesday 9AM - 2PM

FOOD CUPBOARD HOURS:

Thursday 10AM - 4PM

YOU

can be be part of a growing network of congregations, donors and agencies that supports

the Crisis Ministry.

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The Crisis Ministry, an independent 501(c)(3), is a private, not-for-profit charitable organization. Contributions to the Crisis Ministry are tax deductible. The official registration and financial information of the Crisis Ministry may be obtained from the PA Dept of State by calling toll-free within PA 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Germantown Ave Crisis Ministry