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    Food pantries and meals66

    Reading

    Exeter Area Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Serves Zip Code: 19508, 19606. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Friday, 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM
    Address
    Exeter School District Administration Building 200 Elm St, Reading, PA 19606

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    Reading

    Life Church Reading

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    Greenwich & N 4th Sts Parking Lot, Reading, PA 19601

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    Reading

    Reading Salvation Army

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Food pantry: 4th Friday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    301 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602

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    Reading

    St. Paul's Lutheran Church

    Food pantry, Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Monday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply): Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Address
    1559 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19602

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    Birdsboro

    Exeter Bible Fellowship Church

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    926 Philadelphia Terrace, Birdsboro, PA 19508

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    Boyertown

    Boyertown Salvation Army

    Food pantry, Free meals, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Thursday, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Friday, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Free meals: Monday and Tuesday, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Thursday, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
    Address
    409 S Reading Ave, Boyertown, PA 19512

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    Kutztown

    Friend

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    3rd Thursday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 3rd Friday, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    Address
    60 Bieber Alley, Kutztown, PA 19530

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    Bernville

    St. Thomas Church

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    536 North Main St, Bernville, PA 19506

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    Hamburg

    Northern Berks Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Serves The Northern Berks Food Pantry provides pantry food distribution for the Hamburg School District. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Address
    711 Windsor St, Hamburg, PA 19526

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    Reading

    11th & Pike Mobile Market

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    11th & Pike Sts, Reading, PA 19604

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    Reading

    Beacon House

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Thursday and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    821 Schuylkill Avenue, Reading, PA 19601

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    Reading

    Bethel AME Church

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Saturday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    330 W Windsor St, Reading, PA 19601

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    Reading

    Catholic Charities, Diocese of Allentown

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
    Address
    234 Grace St, Reading, PA 19611

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    Reading

    Christ Lutheran Church

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Monday, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    Address
    1301 Luzerne St, Reading, PA 19601

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    Reading

    Communities in Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
    Address
    Southern Middle School 931 Chestnut Street, Reading, PA 19602

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    Reading

    First Unitarian Universalist

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Saturday, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Address
    416 Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602

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    Reading

    Glenside Mobile Market

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    Avenue A - Community Center, Reading, PA 19601

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    Reading

    Hope Lutheran Church

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    601 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601

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    Reading

    Iglesia Cristiana Casa Del Rey

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    554 North 9th Street, Reading, PA 19604

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    Reading

    Jewish Family Service, Olivet Club, Pendora

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Address
    Olivet Boys & Girls Club 330 S 19th St, Reading, PA 19602

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    Reading

    Kennedy House

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    532 Spruce St, Reading, PA 19602

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    Reading

    Muhlenberg Churches Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank partner. Serves Berks, ZIP CODE: 19560, 19605. Please see the PA Department of Agriculture Income Guidelines (CLICK HERE) for information on eligibility to receive food assistance. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up registration.

    Hours
    Thursday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    4201 Stoudt's Ferry Bridge Rd, Reading, PA 19605

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    Boyertown

    The Salvation Army Boyertown Corps

    Salvation Army location that lists food help, disaster relief and emergency help with rent and utility bills. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

    Hours
    Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Address
    409 South Reading Avenue, Boyertown, PA 19512

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    Housing2

    Health and dental6

    Reading

    Keystone Agricultural Worker Program, Berks Co.

    Community health center run by Keystone Rural Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1981 State Hill Rd, Reading, PA 19610

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    Boyertown

    CHDC Boyertown

    Community health center run by Community Health and Dental Care, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    6 E Philadelphia Ave, Boyertown, PA 19512

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    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Berks County, Pennsylvania?

    We have confirmed 66 places that can help in Berks County: Exeter Area Food Pantry in Reading (Friday, 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM), (610) 572-2344, call first; Life Church Reading (Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (610) 434-3117, call first; Reading Salvation Army (Food pantry: 4th Friday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM...), (610) 373-5208, call first. 63 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Berks County, Pennsylvania?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Berks County: The Salvation Army Boyertown Corps (Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM), (610) 367-4089. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Berks County, Pennsylvania?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Berks County: Housing Authority of the County of Berks in Reading, (610) 370-0822, call first; Reading Housing Authority, (610) 775-4813, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Berks County, Pennsylvania?

    We have confirmed 6 places that can help in Berks County: Berks Community Health Center in Reading, (610) 988-4838, call first; Berks Community Health Center at Oakbrook in Reading, (610) 988-4838, call first; Berks Community Health Center at Rockland in Reading, (610) 988-4838, call first. 3 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Berks County, Pennsylvania?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Berks County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Berks County, Pennsylvania?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Berks County: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Berks County, Pennsylvania?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Berks County: MidPenn Legal Services, (800) 326-9177. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

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