Friend, Inc. Community Services

Mission

Friend, Inc. Community Services is a multi-service 501(c)(3) agency that is committed to strengthening the lives of those living in Northeastern Berks County.

In 2021 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 Services

Annual Benefit Auction Brake the Cycle of Poverty Ride Food Pantry Rental/Utility Assistance Food Support Medical Assistance Career Guidance On-Site Collaboration

Office Hours

Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and by appointment

Noble Street Pantry

First Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday by appointment 610-683-7791

Open Pantry (no appointment necessary)

Third Thursday, 6:00-7:00 pm and Third Friday, 10:30 – 11:30 am

Mobile Market

First Thursday, 3:30-4:30 pm Huff’s Union Church, 540 Conrad Road, Alburtis No appointment necessary

Call us for any food-related needs you may have outside these hours