Friend, Inc. Community Services

Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Grocery bag

Food Pantry is OPEN for pick up.

Monday, August 3 – 10:30 to 11:30 AM
Tuesday, August 4 – 2:30 to 4:40 PM
Wednesday, August 5 – 10:30 to 11:30 AM

Call for more information: 610-683-7790

Brake the Cycle of Poverty

July Update: Due to the rising COVID cases in Berks County we have sadly decided to make this year's Brake the Cycle ride a "virtual" one. That means you may do your miles at home, or ride the actual course at any time. We will send you a T-shirt and a $10 coupon for Saucony … 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