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Friend, Inc. Community Services, Kutztown, Pennsylvania

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Bidding FAQs

How To Bid 

  1. Enter https://friend.cbo.io into your browser’s address bar.
  2. Enter your personal details (e.g. phone, email) and tap GO.
  3. Confirm your information and “Continue”.
  4. To place a bid tap on the blue “Bid/Info” button, or Set Bid/Max Bid.
  5. Tap on MENU > MY ITEMS to view your activity throughout the event.

Checkout Online

Securely checkout from your phone with a credit card. Once you have a checkout available, a red “Pay!” button will appear at the top of your bidding screen. Tap on this button to proceed to checkout. If you have not already put a credit card on file, you will need to do so at this time in order to checkout from your phone. *For one checkout, wait until all auction items have closed.

Pickup Your Items

If you are not at the in-person auction, items may be picked up at Friend, Inc. at 658 Noble Street, Kutztown, PA 19530, between Noon-2 pm on Sunday, May 4.  All items must be collected by 2 pm on Sunday.

Additional FAQs

Did I win?
Once the auction has closed, you can look under MENU/MY ITEMS to view everything that you have won/purchased.

Do I need to download an app or sign up for an account?
The program is not an app, it is a website – so nothing to download!  To start bidding on items, you will need to register to get a bidding number. At that time you may also enter your credit card information.

Can I use an iPhone/Android device?
Any phone or device with access to a web browser will work.

What if I have a question?
Send an email to cathy@friendinc.org.

General questions and answers from clickbidonline.com.

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Who We Are

Friend, Inc. Community Services is a social support organization that, for over 40 years, works tirelessly to reduce food insecurity and other household economic pressures on families throughout rural northeast 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
Sponsor an Event
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658 Noble Street
Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-7790

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