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About Friend, Inc.: Volunteer Opportunities

To volunteer for any of our needs, please or call Cathy Dill at (610) 683-7791.

Food Pantry

Friend, Inc. currently operates the Northeastern Berks Food Pantry. We serve residents of northeastern Berks County which includes the boroughs of Kutztown, Lyons, Fleetwood, and Topton and the townships of Albany, Greenwich, Maxatawny, Maidencreek, Richmond, Ruscombmanor, Rockland, District and Longswamp. Volunteers are needed to sort food donations, stock shelves, clean workspace, and distribute food to clients.

Money Management/Budget Counseling

Volunteers are needed to help families manage their income. Upon completion of training, volunteers will provide budget counseling to our clients. This volunteer task requires an ongoing commitment. Budget counseling covers such topics as the psychology of spending, differentiating between needs and wants, developing a spending pattern, understanding credit issues, scams, and other topics.

Serve on a Committee

We are always looking for volunteers to serve on our Promotions and Development Committees. If you have experience or have an interest in any of the following skills or activities, call us for more information.

Public Relations Committee:

Development Committee:

Annual Benefit Auction

The Annual Benefit Auction, held each spring, is one of our largest fundraisers. Individuals, organizations and businesses donate various items to be auctioned off with all the proceeds going to Friend, Inc. It’s an evening of fun, food, and fellowship. Volunteers can contact and pick up auction donations from merchants, assist with clerical tasks, help set up and break down the hall and work the evening of the event.

Christmas Cheer

Each year at Christmas time, Friend, Inc. and area businesses, churches and organizations make Christmas special for local families by donating holiday dinner boxes, turkeys, and gifts of clothing and toys to the children. This project is truly what Christmas is all about - GIVING! Donations of children’s gifts, senior citizen’s gifts, turkeys, Holiday Dinner boxes, and many other items are always welcome and needed at this time.