Many families in our community are facing food insecurity, meaning they don’t always know where their next meal will come from. This type of insecurity may be something that they struggle with openly, or quietly. In today's world, everything seems a bit more challenging, and a bit more expensive.
If your family or someone you know is struggling to put food on the table, local resources are here to help.
I am also willing and able to help to the best of my ability. If there is something I can do, please ask. Emilye@macaronikid.com
With the upcoming uncertainty around food assistance programs and financial support for families, it’s more important than ever to make sure this guide includes every possible resource available.
📩 Please email me with any updates, additions, or corrections so we can help connect families to the support they need.
Agencies/ Food Banks |
Beacon Food Pantry
821 Schuylkill Avenue, Reading, PA 19601
*Every Thursday & Saturday from 10:00AM-1:00PM*
Exeter Bible Fellowship
926 Philadelphia Terrace, Birdsboro, PA 19508
They will be held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, 10:00AM distribution
Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank
117 Morgan Dr., Reading, PA 19608
Phone: 610-926-5802
Open weekdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
This is the primary food-bank in the area, serving Berks and Schuylkill counties.
New Journey Community Outreach
138 S 6th St, Reading, PA
Phone: 610-375-2662
Food, clothing, support, Mon-Fri, 9-1
Groceries, by appt.
Friend Inc. Community Services
658 Noble Street, Kutztown
Phone: 610-683-7790
Northeastern Food Bank: First Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of each month by appointment.
Open Pantry (No appointment needed): Third Thursday of each month- 5:00-7:00PM
Third Friday of each month: 10:00-11:30AM
A multi-service social agency that supports the well-being of those living in NE Berks County.
In His Name Pantry
2449 Cumberland Ave, Mount Penn, PA 19606
Phone: 610-779-4030
First Wednesday of each month from 4:00pm-5:00PM
*Clients are eligible for food assistance based on meeting the income guidelines set by Helping Harvest. Those guidelines are available by calling 610-779-4030.
Free Community Meals |
Abundant Life Church
320 West Main St, Birdsboro, PA 19508
Serves a Hot Dinner on every 3rd Tuesday of the month and offers a food pantry.
Lincoln Park Community United Methodist Church
1 Carlisle Ave, Reading
Free breakfast every 4th Sunday of the month at 10 AM.
New Journey Community Outreach
138 S 6th St, Reading, PA
Lunch 11:30-12:30.
*Thanksgiving lunch- Saturday, November 15th, 11AM-2PM
Additional Services |
West Lawn United Methodist Church Clothing Closet
100 Woodside Ave, West Lawn
Infants, children & teen shoes, undergarments, socks, seasonal clothing and more
3rd Wednesday of each month; 4-7PM
Little Food Pantry: Sinking Spring
Cornwall Terrace Elementary, near the office entrance.
Sinking Spring Library on Penn ave, park in the back and walk up the side near the side entrance.
On Noble street near the Telford ave intersection, next to the church.
Little Food Pantry: Kenhorst
One United Church of Christ- 1730 New Holland Rd
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