Weekender Program
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.
Related Services
Physical Address
117 Morgan Drive, Reading, PA 19608
Voice
Voice
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.
Fee
Services free of charge
Eligibility
Must meet federal income guidelines
Service area
Berks, PA Schuylkill, PA
Agency info
Helping Harvest
Feeding America Food Bank distributing federal, state and donated products to those experiencing food insecurity. 320 food assistance programs operating in Berks and Schuylkill counties. Food programs include pantries, mobile markets, soup kitchens, shelters, SNAP Outreach, Weekender programs and Nutrition Education coordinated by Helping Harvest.