Founded in 1973 by community volunteers and leaders, the initial goal of Boyertown Area Multi-Service Inc. was to provide social services of its own in addition to providing area residents with information and referral services to other social service agencies serving the Boyertown area.

Meals on Wheels was the first program offered by the agency. With eight volunteers, Multi-Service began delivering hot meals to homebound elderly individuals. Today, more than 150 volunteers deliver over 13,000 meals annually and drive more than 100 square miles daily.

In the course of serving those homebound seniors, it soon became apparent that lack of public transportation was a serious concern. Thus, Multi-Service began its volunteer transportation program to transport those needing a ride to medical appointments.

A community food pantry program followed. Designed to assist those who were experiencing financial difficulties, the Multi-Service pantry is operational daily, though an appointment is required. Donations to the food pantry come from churches, service organizations, schools, Girl/Boy Scout troops, local food markets, the U.S. Postal Service and individual community members. Every item donated locally is distributed to local individuals.It is a goal of Multi-Service that no one should go hungry.

The Senior Neighborhood Center of Boyertown Multi-Service began in January of 1976 and is even more vital to the community today than it was then. Re-named “The Center at Spring Street” in 2004 to reflect its pending new location, the Center continues to meet the changing needs of our older population.

In 1999, the Energy Assistance program was added to the list of services provided by Multi-Service.There is a part-time case manager on staff to assist area residents with energy programs including Liheap, $ energy and CAP programs.

A capital campaign was launched in early 2005 for the express purpose of building a new facility that will better serve the ever increasing needs of the people of the community. The building is expected to be completed by the end of the year with occupancy anticipated by January 1,2006.

The staff of Multi-Service is available to speak to civic, service, or church groups about our ongoing programs.