Best Homeless Shelters in Allentown, PA
Looking for homeless Shelters in Allentown? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Emergency shelters, transitional housing and outreach services. Call 211 for help finding shelter and other services anywhere in Pennsylvania.
This guide lists 10 homeless Shelters in and around Allentown, spread across 4 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 9 link to their own website, 4 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Homeless Shelters in Allentown
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Allentown Rescue Mission
- Address 355 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
- Phone (610) 740-5500
- Website allentownrescuemission.org
Opening hours
| Mon | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM-4 PM |
| Sat | Open 24 hours |
| Sun | Open 24 hours |
2 Operation Address The Homeless
- Address 221 N 7th St, Allentown, PA 18102
- Phone (610) 351-0760
- Website operationaddressthehomeless.org
Opening hours
| Mon | 4-7 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 4-7 PM |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | 4-7 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | 4-7 PM |
3 Salvation Army
- Address 144 N Eighth St, Allentown, PA 18101
- Phone (610) 432-0129
- Website salvationarmyusa.org
Opening hours
| Mon | 9 AM-4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 9 AM-4 PM |
| Wed | 9 AM-4 PM |
| Thu | 9 AM-4 PM |
| Fri | 9 AM-4 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
4 Sixth Street Shelter
- Address 219 N 6th St, Allentown, PA 18102
- Phone (610) 435-1490
- Website sixthstreetshelter.org
Opening hours
| Mon | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
5 New Bethany Ministries
- Address 112 N 5th St, Allentown, PA 18102
- Phone (484) 350-3334
Opening hours
| Mon | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
6 Family Promise of Lehigh Valley
- Address 1346 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18102
- Phone (610) 351-1368
- Website fplehighvalley.org
7 Turning Point of Lehigh Valley
- Address 444 E Susquehanna St, Allentown, PA 18103
- Phone (610) 437-3369
- Website turningpointlv.org
Opening hours
| Mon | 9 AM-4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 9 AM-4 PM |
| Wed | 9 AM-4 PM |
| Thu | 9 AM-4 PM |
| Fri | 9 AM-4 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
8 Ripple community inc
- Address 1335 Linden St, Allentown, PA 18102
- Phone (484) 240-1231
- Website ripplecommunityinc.org
Opening hours
| Mon | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
9 Salvation Army
- Address 144 N Eighth St, Allentown, PA 18101
- Phone (610) 432-0129
- Website salvationarmyusa.org
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 1-5 PM |
| Wed | 1-5 PM |
| Thu | 1-5 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-3 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-3 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
10 Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering, Inc.
- Address 75 E Market St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
- Phone (484) 379-6694
- Website bethlehememergencysheltering.org
Opening hours
| Mon | 5 PM-7 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 5 PM-7 AM |
| Wed | 5 PM-7 AM |
| Thu | 5 PM-7 AM |
| Fri | 5 PM-7 AM |
| Sat | 5 PM-7 AM |
| Sun | 5 PM-7 AM |
How to choose homeless Shelters in Allentown
- Call ahead to confirm hours and services, since they can change with funding and the season.
- Ask what documents you may need to bring.
- Dial 211 anywhere in Pennsylvania to get connected to local help for housing, food and utilities.
- Check the organization's website or social media for events and volunteer opportunities.
- Many organizations in Allentown offer services in more than one language. Ask if you need help in Spanish or another language.
Local tips for Allentown
Allentown requires contractors doing work in the city to be licensed with the city and to pull permits through the Department of Building Standards and Safety, in addition to the state Home Improvement Contractor registration.
Allentown sits right next to Bethlehem and Easton, and many Lehigh Valley businesses serve the whole region, so a provider based a few miles away in Whitehall or Emmaus may still cover your address.
Allentown is in Lehigh County, and local phone numbers use the 610 and 484 area codes. Popular areas include Center City, West End, East Side, South Side, Old Allentown, Old Fairgrounds, Mountainville, Midway Manor.
Frequently asked questions
Which homeless Shelters in Allentown are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Allentown Rescue Mission, Operation Address The Homeless, Salvation Army, Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering, Inc.. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Allentown do these homeless Shelters cover?
The homeless Shelters on this list are located in ZIP codes 18018, 18101, 18102, 18103. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
What is PA 211?
PA 211 is a free, confidential helpline that connects Pennsylvania residents with local resources for housing, food, utilities, health care and more. Dial 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211.
How can I volunteer in Allentown?
Contact organizations directly, or check local volunteer centers and the United Way chapter that serves Allentown.
Are these services free?
Many community services are free or low-cost. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and what to bring.
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