The Manor College Food Pantry, called The Bird Feed, is located on the second floor of Mother of Perpetual Help Hall. Students and staff may visit the pantry and fill bags with perishable and non-perishable foods by simply providing a Manor student ID number. We ask that students and staff be mindful that the pantry is a shared community resource for emergencies.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps Pennsylvanians buy food. People in eligible low-income households can obtain more nutritious diets with SNAP increasing their food purchasing power at grocery stores and supermarkets. Those who are eligible receive an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) ACCESS Card to make food purchases. The Dean of Students can also assist students looking to apply for SNAP Benefits.

Manor provides assistance to students who are facing being unhoused or are facing losing their current housing. Limited short-term, on-campus emergency housing is available. Housing is available for 14 day cycles, with a maximum of 30 days. Students will work with the Dean of Students during this time to secure employment and secure housing. Students should contact the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@manor.edu to request a meeting regarding Temporary Emergency Housing.

Montgomery County Residents

County and General Assistance

• PA 211: Call 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to connect with local housing, heating, electric, and water bill support.
• Montgomery County Office of Community Connections: Call 610-278-3522 for guidance on navigating local safety net programs and financial stability resources.
• LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program): Apply online via COMPASS or call the LIHEAP hotline at 215-560-1583 to get help with heating and energy costs.

Utility Provider Programs

• PECO: Offers customer relief grants, payment arrangements, and matching low-income programs (CAP) for electric and gas.
• Aqua Water ("A Helping Hand"): Call 610-277-6363 (Montco specific) or 800-360-2998 to apply for emergency drinking water grants and hardship relief.
• Local Utilities (UGI, PECO, etc.): Ask your specific gas, electric, or water provider about Customer Assistance Programs (CAP) and CARES programs, which feature income-based monthly limits and arrearage forgiveness.

Philadelphia County Residents

Government and Emergency Grants

• LIHEAP & Crisis Grants: Offers federal cash and crisis grants for heating and utility bills if you are facing shut-off or lack heat (open seasonally, typically October to April). Call 866-857-7095.
• UESF Utility Grant Program: Provides financial aid to clear past-due balances for low-income households facing shut-offs, matched by PECO and the Philadelphia Water Department
• PA 211: Dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to connect with local emergency hardship funds.

Utility Company Assistance Programs

• PECO (Electricity): Offers the Customer Assistance Program (CAP) for monthly bill credits, the Matching Energy Assistance Fund, and the Low Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP) for weatherization. Call 1-800-774-7040.
• PGW (Natural Gas): Offers the Customer Responsibility Program (CRP) to lower monthly bills up to 50% and forgive past debt. Call 215-235-1000.
• Philadelphia Water Department (Water): Offers the Water Revenue Assistance Program (WRAP) and income-based tier rates. Call 215-686-6880.

Local Support and Repairs

• Neighborhood Energy Centers: Operated via the Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) across Philadelphia to provide face-to-face application assistance for grants and energy conservation. Call 215-609-1000.
• Heater Hotline: Provides emergency heating repair services for low-income homeowners at 215-568-7190.

Manor College is blessed to be able to offer students emergency funds, called SAFE Funds, to students facing financial difficulties due to an emergency.

SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) offers several ways to get around, including buses, trolleys, subways, and trains. You can take the Route 28 bus, which drops off and picks up in front of campus.

Additional transportation options are available for senior citizens and those with limited mobility:
Montgomery County Residents
Philadelphia County Residents

The SOAR Program at Manor College was designed to assist students who have experienced foster care or who qualify as independent or unaccompanied by providing resources to aid in their journey to obtaining a college degree.

Manor College recognizes that feeling well, both physically and mentally, helps students succeed. Physical wellness can be attended to in our Health Services office. Students with mental health concerns should seek assistance from Counseling Services.

Students seeking spiritual wellness have a variety of options. Our Campus Ministry Office works to nurture the development of religious faith and practice at Manor.

Manor College also offers an Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room, a space dedicated for prayer, reflection, meditation or simply quiet contemplation for students, staff and faculty of various religious and spiritual beliefs.