State Sen. Judy Schwank joined Friend, Inc. Community Services and the Greater Berks Development Fund on Friday, October 9, 2026, to highlight $800,000 in state Local Share Account grant funding for the nonprofit's new food pantry and social services center in Kutztown.
Located at 60 Bieber Alley, the facility opened its food pantry in September. The grant will support the next phase of renovations, including a teaching kitchen, workshop space and expanded areas for community organizations to provide services.
Speakers included Sen. Judy Schwank, Friend, Inc. Executive Director Jim Reece and Greater Berks Development Fund President Deb Millman.
Recorded live in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, by Berks Weekly.
Located at 60 Bieber Alley, the facility opened its food pantry in September. The grant will support the next phase of renovations, including a teaching kitchen, workshop space and expanded areas for community organizations to provide services.
Speakers included Sen. Judy Schwank, Friend, Inc. Executive Director Jim Reece and Greater Berks Development Fund President Deb Millman.
Recorded live in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, by Berks Weekly.