Friend, Inc. Community Services, Kutztown, Pennsylvania

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Saturday, August 13, 2022

One of Berks County’s premier cycling events Brake the Cycle of Poverty launches Saturday, August 13th and delivers a beautiful day through the rolling hills and scenic landscape across some of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful terrain.

62, 40, 25, and 10 mile routes offer something for everyone!

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Our Impact

Every month between 400 and 500 individuals (and their pets) benefit from our self-select food pantry as do another 200 Kutztown University students at our campus pantry. Another 90 receive support from our Alburtis Mobile Market. Additionally, each year over 560 individuals are impacted through direct and referral support for things such as utilities, housing, SNAP and medical assistance. In fact, for over 30 years, Friend, Inc. has been at the very forefront in delivering food and social 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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On-Site Extended Resources

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

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