Helping Harvest Food Bank - Weekender Program
117 Morgan Drive, Reading, PA 19608
Eligibility
Application process
Eligible students should talk with Weekender Coordinator at the school to fill out the required paperwork to be able to start receiving bags or call Helping Harvest to determine whether or not student's school participates.
Fees
Services free of charge
Service area
Berks, PA
Schuylkill, PA
Description
Service for underprivileged children. Bags are filled with enough food for 6 meals, and 2 snacks. Bags are distributed to children on Fridays or the last day before school holidays in non-descript bags to not draw attention. Students can qualify for the program based on federal income eligibility guidelines.
What's Here
Providing organization
Helping Harvest Food Bank
Feeding America Food Bank distributing federal, state and donated products to those experiencing food insecurity. 350 distribution locations operating in Berks and Schuylkill counties. Food programs include pantries, mobile markets, meal programs, shelters, SNAP Outreach, Weekender program, Maternal Health, and Nutrition Education coordinated by Helping Harvest.