For You! A Comprehensive Collection of Community Services Available in Berks County.
Having a comprehensive list of community services for Berks County in one place is a powerful resource for residents at every stage of life. This centralized guide brings together essential information on services for older adults, food pantries, housing assistance, health resources, and contact details for local, county, and state government agencies. Even if you don’t need help today, knowing where to turn can make all the difference when life changes unexpectedly. Job loss, illness, caregiving responsibilities, or family transitions can arise quickly, and having trusted information readily available saves time, reduces stress, and helps you act with confidence. A single, reliable source also makes it easier to support others—whether you’re helping a neighbor, a friend, or a family member find the right assistance. By bookmarking or sharing this list now, you’re investing in peace of mind and strengthening the sense of connection within the Berks County community.
Berks County Community Resources
Community Resource Guide
Want to access the information on a category from the table of contents of the community resource guide below? Clink on the link below the table of contents to be taken to the entire resource guide on Berks County’s government website.
Reading PA Area Services
Food Banks in Berks County
HELPING HARVEST
Call Helping Harvest at 610-926-5802 x206 to be guided to food assistance in your local community. With more than 350 charitable food program partners throughout Berks and Schuylkill counties, our staff will assist you in finding the help you need close to home. Neighbors can use this Food Map to find a nearby pantry or mobile market. To see if you are income eligible for food assistance, please refer to PA Department of Agriculture income guidelines. A form of ID is not required but is helpful to speed up
registration.
Below is information retrieved from the food map on Helping Harvest’s website. There may be more food banks. To check, click here ->Food Map
Salvation Army
409 S Reading Ave
Boyertown, PA 19512
610-367-0489
Location Contact: Captain Jared Starnes
610-367-0489
| Location Operating Hours | |
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Free Meal |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Free Meal |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Free Meal |
| Thursday | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Food Pantry |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Food Pantry |
Boyertown Area Multi-Service Inc. (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
This agency encourages the coordination of social services and programs for people of all ages in the greater Boyertown area. They support a limited area, but Boyertown Area Multi-Service, Inc offers five different core programs. They include a free Emergency Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, and there is guidance from The Center at Spring Street.
There is also Energy Bill Case Management and Assistance with heating and utility bills. Or get Volunteer Transportation to Medical Appointments. They are located at 200 West Spring Street, Boyertown, PA 19512 (610) 367-6957. Read more on Boyertown Area Multi-Service programs.
Exeter Bible Fellowship Church
926 Philadelphia Terrace
Birdsboro, PA 19508
610-582-4191
They offer a Drive Thru Distribution on the second Saturday of the month. Registration starts approximately 8:30am in our Parking lot at the back of the church. After that lot is full drivers are directed to other areas. Distribution starts at 10am and ends at noon.
Oley Valley Food Pantry
Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church
1076 Memorial Hwy
Oley, PA 19547
Program Qualifications
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.
This is a Drive-thru Food Pantry. Registration begins 4:30pm! Do not arrive before 4:00pm and make sure your trunk is clear.
| Regular Program Hours | |
| 3rd Wednesday of month | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Upcoming: 12/17,1/21, and 2/18 |
Oley Mobile Market
Oley Fire Company Fairgrounds 26 Jefferson St
Oley, PA 19547
Services the following zip codes:: 18056, 19503, 19504, 19505, 19508, 19510, 19512, 19518, 19519, 19522, 19535, 19545, 19547, 19548, 19606
1st Wednesday of the Month, upcoming: 1/7, 2/4, and 3/4
Operates 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Abundant Life Church
320 West Main Street
Birdsboro, PA 19508
| Regular Program Hours | |
| Tuesday | 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM 3rd Tue of the Month Upcoming: 12/16,1/20, and 2/17 |
Trinity UCC
2449 Cumberland Avenue
Reading, PA 19606
| Regular Program Hours | |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM 1st Wednesday of the month |
Hopewell Love
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 5 Brooke Manor
Birdsboro, PA 19508
| Location Operating Hours | |
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM 2nd, 4th Tue of the Month Upcoming: 12/23, 1/13, and 1/27 |
Friend, Inc.
658 Noble Street
Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-7790
| Location Operating Hours | |
| Thursday | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 3rd Week of the Month |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 3rd Week of the Month |
Location Contact Cathy Dill
610-683-7791 [email protected]
BERKS ENCORE
Berks Encore. This organization is located at 40 N. 9th Street, Reading, PA. Call (610) 374-3195. Berks Encore will provide people in need of help with referral services and information. There is free food assistance, recreational programs, education and advocacy to help older adults achieve a better quality of life. Financial as well as material assistance program services offered include Meals on Wheels, counseling on prescription drug and health insurance plans, and assistance with income tax preparation. Low-income families can also get assistance with applying for both Pennsylvania and federal government benefits.
MEALS ON WHEELS: Aging Services in Berks PA – Berks Encore Cares
Eligibility conditions to participate in the Meals on Wheels program.
*Consumers applying for the Meals on Wheels program must be 60+ and must be homebound by illness, handicap and/or functional disability meeting the following guidelines:
▸ Physically, emotionally, or mentally unable to prepare their own meals and/or
▸ Have no family or friends or aids available or willing on an ongoing or temporary basis, to assist with meal preparation and/or grocery shopping and/or
▸ Physically, emotionally, mentally unable to attend or has no access to a Senior Center close to home, and/or
▸ Have no cooking facilities in their home and/or
▸ Lack of resources (money) for meals and/or
▸ Currently not active with a Community Health Choice Waiver program, or Senior Life When individual circumstances do not indicate the possibility of change in status and the person must continue to receive Meals on Wheels, an annual evaluation determines and documents his/her continuing need.
LINK TO ACCESS LINK FOR MEALS ON WHEELS REFERRAL: Aging Services in Berks PA – Berks Encore Cares meals on wheels Scroll down on page. See below regarding what to look for on the website.
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
The mission of the Berks County Area Agency on Aging is to provide services, based on need, to all older Berks County residents and those with disabilities; empowering self-determination; advocating for their rights; and promoting the highest possible level of independence.
The Berks County Area Agency on Aging serves county residents with comprehensive services for our over 60 population. As your Area Agency on Aging we provide a variety of services and programs to assist families and individuals over 60 achieve independence to be self-sufficient. Whether you require senior center services, in-home services, a comprehensive assessment, information and referral services, care management, caregiver support services, protective services, adult day care centers we are here to help you acquire those services. We are proud to be here to serve our aging community.
LINK: Berks County – Aging
County of Berks
633 Court Street
Reading, PA 19601
Department Hours May Vary See Directory
Building Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM
Closed on Holidays (List of Closed Holidays)
24 Hour Emergency Service
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SERVICES FOR THE AGING: WWW.BERKSPA.GOV
FUNDING
Two programs funded, in total or partial funding, by Medicaid is the Aging Waiver program and the OPTIONS program.
CARE AT HOME
Growing older brings many positive experiences. However, it can also bring new challenges and a need for specialized services to enable older adults to remain independent in their own homes through in-home services and other supports.
Supportive services include:
- Personal care to aid in basic daily needs such as bathing and dressing
- Help with preparing meals, laundry, shopping or other household chores
- Home Health services, Personal Emergency Response Systems, Medical Equipment and supplies
- Home Delivered Meals
- Home modifications to make your home more accessible to your needs
- Adult Daily Living Centers to provide a safe environment for older adults who are unable to be left alone
To determine eligibility for program funded services, an Area Agency on Aging assessor conducts an assessment in the individual’s home. At that time, care needs are determined and financial resources are reviewed.
Home Care Agencies(opens in a new window)
Home Health Agencies(opens in a new window)
Hospice Agencies(opens in a new window)
CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM
For families or spouses with caregiving responsibilities for an older adult, the Caregiver Support program offers a variety of services, including respite and limited financial assistance, to ease the task of providing care.
CareGiver Support Program Brochure(opens in a new window)
Programa de Apoyo para el Proveedor de Cuidados
ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS
Elder abuse and crimes targeting older people are a real issue that comes in many forms. Learn how to stay safe and report suspected abusers.
Statewide elder abuse hotline: 1-800-490-8505
CAREGIVER TOOLKIT
PA CareKit is a collection of tools, information, and support to help you learn more, plan ahead, or catch your breath. It’s here to support your role, your time, and your needs – because caregiving rarely comes with instructions.
SENIOR HOUSING OPTIONS
Explore options of living at home, in assisted living, and other housing resources in information.
OMBUDSMAN
Ombudsman services were established by the Older Americans Act to advocate for consumers of long-term care services. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s Long-term Care Ombudsman Program contracts with 52 Area Agencies on Aging to provide Ombudsman services. These services are provided by Area Agency on Aging staff and volunteers.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
The Health & Wellness Program focuses on health promotion and disease prevention education and activities for older Pennsylvanians. CLICK HERE
SEE BELOW FOR OTHER SERVICES ACCESSIBLE FOR PUBLIC ON WWW.BERKSPA.GOV
PENNSYLVANIA 211
Link to Berks County PA 211 Website…Click here
Get Connected. Get Help.™
If you need to connect with resources in your community, but don’t know where to look, PA 211 is a great place to start. From help with a utilities bill, to housing assistance, after-school programs for kids, and more, you can dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk with a resource specialist for free. Our specialists will listen to your needs, and give you information on programs in your community that might be able to help.
Visit oursearch page to explore programs available in your community by categories such as financial assistance, housing, and food. You can also connect with a resource specialist via chat during business hours.
What Does 211 Do?
No matter the situation, the specialists at 211 listen, identify underlying problems, and connect people in need with resources and services in their community that improve their lives. In 2023, PA 211 answered more than 385,000 calls, texts, and chats, and people connected to resources on the web over 903,000 times. We connect community members in need to life-changing support.
Examples:
- 211 provides unmatched, critical services — 211 is a vital service leveraged by millions of people across North America. Every day, clients contact 211 to access free and confidential crisis and emergency counseling, disaster assistance, food, health care and insurance assistance, stable housing and utilities payment assistance, employment services, veteran services and childcare and family services.
- 211 meets real needs in real time — In 2021 alone, PA 211 connected Pennsylvanians to community resources over 830,ooo times, helping provide life-changing support. The top needs addressed during this time were housing, utilities assistance, health and COVID-19, employment and income, and food. 211 has its finger on the pulse of community needs unlike any other network.
- 211 tackles underlying root causes – 211 does more than “patch people through” to agencies. Instead, 211 specialists are trained to identify and address root causes of a client’s problem – and connect them with a wide range of available resources that meet all the underlying needs, not just the one that prompted the call or text.
The PA 211 resource guide provides a listing of resources available to Pennsylvania residents, including:
- Digital Navigation
- Crisis Hotlines
- Housing & Shelter
- Food
- Utilities
- Employment & Expenses
- Health
- Mental Health
- Clothing & Household
- Community Resources
- Disability Services
- Family Resources
- Legal Services
- Older Adults
- Reentry Resources
- Substance Use Disorder Services
- Transportation
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