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33rd Annual Benefit Auction

Live and Virtual on April 29, 2023

Brand new for 2023, our Friendly Furniture Flipper Challenge is here! These local business-owner artisans are transforming furniture ‘wrecks’ into furniture heirlooms for your bidding pleasure. Each piece they bring back to life will be live-auctioned to the highest bidder present at our Benefit Auction on April 29. Every dollar they raise stays right here in our local community, helping Friend, Inc. make Northeastern Berks a better place for all.

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Our Impact

Over 300,000 pounds of food was placed, during this past year, on the kitchen tables of families we serve. Every month nearly 600 individuals (and their pets!) benefit from our self-select food pantry as do another 400 university students through our campus pantry. 90 additional people receive support from our Alburtis Mobile Market. Each year over 550 individuals are impacted through direct and referral support for things such as utilities, housing, SNAP and medical assistance. In fact, for over 40 years, Friend, Inc. has been at the very forefront in delivering food and social support services throughout northeastern Berks County.

Why We Need You

People in rural communities face exactly the same issues as people living in urban and suburban areas; hunger, housing, illness, poverty, domestic safety, and access to mental health support. Due to the nature of being ‘rural’, however, these challenges are often less noticeable than they are in denser populations. It’s hard to see. But every day we see it. It takes dedication and expertise to find and fix, of course, but it takes more. That’s why your gift is so critical. Consider giving generously today.

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Ryan from Friend, Inc. pulls a pallet of frozen food out of the freezer for distribution

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A group of bicyclists prepare before the annual Brake the Cycle of Poverty ride

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On-Site Extended Resources

On-site Advocates from these agencies offer their services closer to the need.

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Who We Are

Friend, Inc. Community Services is a multi-service 501(c)(3) agency that is committed to strengthening the lives of those living in Northeastern Berks County.

Our Story | Press
Community Impact | Financials (PDF)

What We Do

Annual Benefit Auction
Brake the Cycle of Poverty Ride
Food Pantry
Rental/Utility Assistance
Food Support
Medical Assistance
Career Guidance
On-Site Collaboration

How Can You Help?

Make a One-Time Donation
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Help for the Holidays
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658D Noble Street
Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-7790

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