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Friend, Inc. Community Services, Kutztown, Pennsylvania

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Community Impact

In 2024 our combined Food Pantries served 1,136 households consisting of 2,112 individuals; 436 children, 1,599 adults, and 143 seniors. In addition, emergency food was distributed to 592 individuals. 901 individuals received information and referral services and 772 individuals were connected to and/or provided with additional supportive services. In 2021 Friend, Inc. also brought on an Advocate from Safe Berks who joined counselors from Family Guidance Center and representatives from Maternal and Family Health Services who administer WIC making access to these critical services more accessible to the communities of northeastern Berks County.

Community Impact Report

In the Summer 2018 as part of the strategic planning process Friend Inc. in collaboration with Kutztown Strong conducted a community needs assessment of the Kutztown, Brandywine Heights, and Fleetwood school districts.  A total of 664 community residents participated in the study.  The report summarized the identified community needs across school districts, with financial management, access to out-of-school/after school programs, mental health counseling, parks and recreation, neighborhood safety, and child care access reported as top areas of need.

Access the Report Here (PDF)

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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

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658 Noble Street
Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-7790

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