Friend, Inc. Community Services

Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Grocery bag

Food Pantry is OPEN for pick up.

Monday, June 1st – 10:30 to 11:30 AM
Tuesday, June 2nd – 3 to 4:30 PM
Wednesday, June 3rd – 10:30 to 11:30 AM

Call for more information: 610-683-7790

SURVEY: If you are planning on attending pantry, please fill out this short survey to let us know what types of food you might like. Read more…

31st Annual Benefit Auction Postponed until 2021

Our Auction and Executive Baker Challenge Committee made the difficult decision to cancel our event which was scheduled for April 25 and then moved to September 12. We feel that our primary responsibility is to the safety and well-being of the community we serve which includes … Continue Reading...

STATISTICS

In 2018...
  • Our Food Pantries Served 1,524 households consisting of 2,354 individuals
    • 403 Children
    • 1,747 Adults
    • 204 Elderly
  • The Friend, Inc. Pantry served 463 households (1,269 individuals)
    • 24% new clients
  • The KU Satellite Pantry served 1,061 households (1,085 individuals)
    • 81% new clients

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