Services: Food Pantry
The food pantry provides food to over 700 local individuals annually. It is held on the third Thursday of every month. Download the 2009 Schedule (PDF)
If individuals or families cannot attend the third Thursday, they can reschedule.
We serve residents of northeastern Berks County which includes the boroughs of Kutztown, Lyons, Fleetwood, and Topton and the townships of Albany, Greenwich, Maxatawny, Maidencreek, Richmond, Ruscombmanor, Rockland, District and Longswamp.
| Total Household Income (sample) | |||
| Household Size |
Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
| 1 | $14,700 | $1,225 | $283 |
| 2 | $19,800 | $1,650 | $381 |
| 3 | $24,900 | $2,075 | $479 |
| 4 | $30,000 | $2,500 | $577 |
| 5 | $35,100 | $2,925 | $675 |
| 6 | $40,200 | $3,350 | $773 |
| 7 | $45,300 | $3,775 | $871 |
| 8 | $50,400 | $4,200 | $969 |
| 9+ (each) | $5,100 | $425 | $98 |
Individuals, church organizations, clubs or business groups can sign up to volunteer for a specific month’s pantry. Volunteers are needed to sort food donations, stock shelves, clean workspace, and distribute food to clients.