Emergency Shelters
Allentown Rescue Mission Housing - Gateway Center
355 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA. 18101
(610) 740-5500
Provides shelter for males in crisis.
The Beall and Linny Fowler Hospitality House for Women and Children of the Salvation Army
344 N. 7th St., Allentown, PA. 18102
(610) 432-0128
Provides shelter for women and children.
Non-emergency Shelters
Sixth Street Family Shelter
219 N. 6th St, Allentown, PA. 18102
(610) 435-1490
https://sixthstreetshelter.caclv.org
Resources
Allentown Housing Authority
1339 Allen Street, Allentown, PA., 18102
(610) 439-8679
Individuals can apply for public, or Section 8, housing.
Carbon County Assistance Office
101 Lehigh Drive, Lehighton, PA. 18235
(610) 577-9020
Department of Public Welfare.
Hispanic American Organization
136 S. 4th Street, Allentown, PA. 18102
(610) 435-5334
Provides rental assistance to those who are eligible.
Homeless Supportive Services Project
544 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA.
(484) 664-7320
Supports disabled individuals who are chronically homeless.
Salvation Army of Allentown
(610) 432-8949
The food pantry distributes food to any Lehigh Valley resident. Must sign a declaration of need. Open Mon, Tues, Thu, and Fri, 8:30am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Open Wed 8:30am-12pm. Appointments preferred.