Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry

08/10/2026

📢 Food Cupboard Schedule Update

Please note that Thursday, August 13 will be GACM’s final Food Cupboard Thursday before a short break.

The Food Cupboard will be CLOSED on August 20 and August 27 and will reopen on Thursday, September 3.

Thank you! 💙

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08/05/2026

GACM is thrilled to share that we were recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust.

These funds are providing critical emergency housing assistance for our Germantown neighbors in need. Each year, GACM helps hundreds of seniors, adults, and families navigate some of the most challenging moments in their lives. This generous grant from the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust will allow GACM to support even more of our neighbors in Germantown on their road to self-sufficiency by providing emergency rent, mortgage, and utility assistance grants as well as education and support accessing additional community resources.

07/24/2026

With support from Senator Art Haywood’s Mobile Office, Weavers Way Co-op - helping neighbors enroll in Food For All memberships - and the Jefferson Health/Einstein team, who shared helpful nutrition information and recipes, GACM served more than 120 households.

📢 But Your neighbors in Germantown need your support! The number of households relying on the Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry's Food Cupboard has grown by over 50% since last summer - caused by additional restrictions on SNAP eligibility as well as exponentially increasing food prices. Where we once helped 60-70 households per week, we now are serving 120+. You can help your neighbors in need by donating today here - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6S3CEUG3J3LHN. Every donation given goes directly toward meeting the urgent needs of families in our community.

07/17/2026

Great article from Philadelphia Inquirer on how individuals, families, and food pantries are struggling as a result of the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. GACM is doing its best to meet the growing needs of the community and your support helps to make a difference! Be a part of the impact by Donating here -> https://www.crisisministry.org/

https://www.inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/food-insecurity-hinger-snap-trump-federal-reserve-study-20260617.html

Work requirements to receive SNAP benefits were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Maintaining eligibility is increasingly difficult for people who need assistance, experts say.

07/17/2026

Important SNAP information

If you get SNAP (food stamps) and you lost food during a recent power outage, you can request replacement SNAP benefits to get new food.

To get replacement SNAP:
- You must apply within ten days of when your food spoiled.
- Contact your local County Assistance Office or the Philadelphia Customer Service Center at 215-560-7226.
- Submit your request in writing and get a receipt.
- Complete the application form with how much food you lost. Find the form on our website:https://clsphila.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Replacement-SNAP.pdf

07/09/2026

Great news! We’re proud to share that Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from .

This recognition reflects our commitment to accountability, impact, and keeping our community informed about the work we do every day.

You can follow our progress and learn more on our Candid Nonprofit Profile:

07/01/2026

06/30/2026

We will keep you posted with any updates.