Community Food Pantry |
Our Community exists to help people get through the rough patches — to provide food to those who do not currently have the financial means to meet their nutritional needs. Anyone in need of food assistance who resides in our service area (the Boyertown Area School District plus the townships of Hereford, District, Pike, Oley, and Amity) is eligible for assistance from this program.
Our pantry is open Monday-Friday year-round, except for holidays. We meet with individuals and families by appointment each day to protect privacy and ensure confidentiality. By meeting with households one-on-one, our case managers are also able to make recommendations about other social services that may be helpful in meeting the specific needs of each household. In providing for their nutritional needs, we enable them to focus their energies on doing what they need to do to get their lives moving in a better direction.
Every month we serve an average of 100 households from our pantry. We distribute primarily non-perishable food items, but bread and bakery treats are generally included as well as meats. Produce and eggs are added if available. Items which cannot be purchased with food stamps (paper products, toiletries, cleaning products, diapers, etc.) are disbursed when possible. We accommodate dietary restrictions related to allergies, diabetes, and other medical conditions as best we are able.
Local churches, service organizations, schools, businesses, and individuals collect food for the pantry. Additionally, monetary donations can be used to purchase food from the Greater Berks Food Bank at greatly reduced prices or get deals at local grocery stores. Thinking about organizing a collection? Here are some tips on what to collect and how to go about it.
Call Multi-Service at 610-367-6957 to request an appointment for food assistance or to speak to the Food Programs Manager about making a donation.
Our pantry is open Monday-Friday year-round, except for holidays. We meet with individuals and families by appointment each day to protect privacy and ensure confidentiality. By meeting with households one-on-one, our case managers are also able to make recommendations about other social services that may be helpful in meeting the specific needs of each household. In providing for their nutritional needs, we enable them to focus their energies on doing what they need to do to get their lives moving in a better direction.
Every month we serve an average of 100 households from our pantry. We distribute primarily non-perishable food items, but bread and bakery treats are generally included as well as meats. Produce and eggs are added if available. Items which cannot be purchased with food stamps (paper products, toiletries, cleaning products, diapers, etc.) are disbursed when possible. We accommodate dietary restrictions related to allergies, diabetes, and other medical conditions as best we are able.
Local churches, service organizations, schools, businesses, and individuals collect food for the pantry. Additionally, monetary donations can be used to purchase food from the Greater Berks Food Bank at greatly reduced prices or get deals at local grocery stores. Thinking about organizing a collection? Here are some tips on what to collect and how to go about it.
Call Multi-Service at 610-367-6957 to request an appointment for food assistance or to speak to the Food Programs Manager about making a donation.