Friend, Inc. Community Services

Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Grocery bag

Food Pantry is OPEN for pick up.

Monday, May 3 —  10:30 to 11:30 AM
Tuesday, May 4 — 2:30 to 4:00 PM
Wednesday, May 5 — 10:30 to 11:30 AM
Thursday, May 20 — 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Friday, May 21  — 10:30 to 11:30 AM

Call for more information: 610-683-7790 or visit the Food Pantry page

12th Annual Brake the Cycle of Poverty, August 14, 7 am to 2 pm, Rain or Shine

Join Friend, Inc. Community Services on August 14, 2021 for the 12th annual "Brake the Cycle of Poverty"—a benefit bike ride from 7 AM-2 PM at Rickenbach Learning Center, Kutztown University, College Boulevard, Kutztown, PA. Choose from 10, 25, 40 or 62 mile routes. … Continue Reading...

STATISTICS

In 2020...
  • Our Food Pantries served 1,136 households consisting of 2,112 individuals
    • 436 Children
    • 1,599 Adults
    • 143 Elderly
  • Emergency food was distributed to 592 individuals
  • 901 individuals received information and referral services
  • 772 individuals connected to and/or provided with supportive services

SUCCESS STORIES

Brian bravely battled Crohn’s Disease and a panic disorder to hold down a job to support his family until the development of a large hernia prevented him from continuing at his job. He applied for disability, but it took an entire year for his application to be approved… Continue reading

Andy and Nina and their three children relocated in the Topton area this summer… Just as they were getting settled, the landlord decided to place their building up for sale… Continue reading

Darcy was injured on the job. When her workman’s compensation ended she didn’t know where to turn… Continue reading