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The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
We provide food assistance to all eligible individuals and families. Photo ID is preferred, but never required. We also offer various other types of assistance: rental assistance, utility assistance, case management programs, children's educational programming, and more!
Please call us or stop by our office if you are in need of food assistance or would like more information regarding our programs and services.
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Location Operating Hours
Monday | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Tuesday | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Wednesday | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thursday | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Friday | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Closed | Sunday, Saturday |
Hours in location time zone: Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5)
Food Distribution
Fri | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 4th Week of Month |
Closed | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday |
The Salvation Army’s Food Assistance and Pantry program is designed to provide food items to families in need. These food items include, but are not limited to: frozen and refrigerated items such as meat and dairy products, canned items, fresh bread, pastries and produce.
Photo ID is preferred, but never required.
Monthly Mass Distribution: Last Friday of each month, beginning at 1:00pm.
Emergency Food: Available daily upon request. Please call our office for more information on receiving an emergency food box.
Alba Paulino
610-373-5208
Alba.Paulino@USE.SalvationArmy.Org
CITY: Reading, COUNTY: Berks
English, Spanish
Outdoor Service, Grocery / Client Choice, Pre-Packed Boxes / Bags, CSFP Program, Dietary Menu Options, Lifting / Carrying Assistance, Reservations, TEFAP Program
Dairy, Eggs, Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Shelf Stable/Non-Perishable Goods
Housing Assistance
Mon | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Tue | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Wed | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fri | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Closed | Sunday, Saturday |
Rental or Utility Assistance for court-ordered evictions, shut-off notices, or clients coming from a shelter or other place not meant for human habitation (i.e. park bench, car, street corner).
Eligibility Requirements:
* Must have a court-ordered eviction or shut-off notice, or living in a shelter or other location not meant for human habitation (i.e. park bench, car, etc.).
* Must have proof of income
* Must have valid PA photo ID for head of household
* Must have social security cards for all household members
* Must have birth certificates for all children under the age of 18
* Landlord must be willing to work with The Salvation Army and accept payment from our organization.
* We cannot provide funding for room rentals or anything less than a one-year lease.
The Emergency Solutions Grant is a MATCHING PROGRAM. Clients may be required to pay 10% of the total amount needed to be eligible to receive funding.
Lucia Romero
610-373-5208
Lucia.Romero@USE.SalvationArmy.Org
CITY: Reading
Other: Please call our office to confirm if the location of your residence is eligible to receive assistance.
English, Spanish
Other
Mon | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Tue | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Wed | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fri | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Closed | Sunday, Saturday |
The Salvation Army Reading Corps, in collaboration with United Way and other partnering agencies, perform heating and utility assistance ONLY under the use of EFSP funds. These funds include: oil/propane assistance, and utility assistance under electric, water, and gas.
Funds are provided for a one-month period only.
EFSP is a need-based program.
Lucia Romero
610-373-5208
Lucia.Romero@USE.SalvationArmy.Org
CITY: Reading
English, Spanish
Other
Mon | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Tue | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Wed | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fri | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Closed | Sunday, Saturday |
The funds under this program are intended to target low-income, payment-troubled residential customers that reside in the service territories of the UGI company, specifically:
1. Individuals and families who have gross household income verified at 150 percent of poverty or less
2. Individuals and families who are residential heating or non-heating customers with active energy service from one of the UGI companies.
Lucia Romero
610-373-5208
Lucia.Romero@USE.SalvationArmy.Org
ZIP CODE: 17475, 17606, 18070, 19464, 19465, 19501, 19503, 19504, 19505, 19506, 19508, 19511, 19512, 19517, 19518, 19520, 19522, 19525, 19537, 19542, 19601, 19602, 19604, 19606, 19612
English, Spanish
Other
Mon | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Tue | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Wed | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fri | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Closed | Sunday, Saturday |
Lucia Romero
610-373-5208
Lucia.Romero@USE.SalvationArmy.Org
ZIP CODE: 17501, 17520, 17522, 17567, 17569, 17578, 17606, 18070, 19464, 19465, 19475, 19501, 19503, 19504, 19505, 19506, 19508, 19510, 19511, 19512, 19517, 19518, 19520, 19522, 19525, 19530, 19533, 19536, 19539, 19540, 19542, 19543, 19545, 19551, 19555, 19560, 19562, 19565, 19567, 19601, 19602, 19604, 19605, 19606, 19607, 19608, 19609, 19610, 19611, 19612
English, Spanish
Other
Mon | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Tue | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Wed | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fri | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Closed | Sunday, Saturday |
Emergency funding for services not otherwise covered; photo ID's, bus passes, prescription assistance, rental assistance, utility assistance, etc.
SHARE Emergency is a need based program and based on available funding.
Funding cannot be provided for narcotic prescriptions or funeral related costs.
Please contact our office to determine if funding is available.
Lucia Romero
610-373-5208
Lucia.Romero@USE.SalvationArmy.Org
CITY: Reading, COUNTY: Berks
English, Spanish
Case Management Services
Mon | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Tue | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Wed | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fri | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Closed | Sunday, Saturday |
* Must have at least one children under the age of 18 in their guardianship
* Willingness to want to change their situation
Kristy Kushner
610-373-5208
Kristy.Kushner@USE.SalvationArmy.org
CITY: Reading, COUNTY: Berks
English, Spanish
Open to all with a focus on: Adults, Children / Youth
Note: * Households with at least one child under the age of 18 in their guardianship.
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