Exeter Area Food Pantry

05/12/2026

It looks like spring has officially settled in with some warmer weather—and we’re hoping more volunteers might spring into action with us this Friday!

We could still use additional help during our Friday 5/15 Pantry Give, and any amount of time you can offer is appreciated. Whether you can stay for the whole shift or just part of it, we can absolutely use the help!

Friday 5/15 Volunteer Times:

1:00 – 4:00 PM
3:30 – 6:30 PM
Location:
Lausch Administration Building
200 Elm Street
Reading, PA 19606

If you’re available, please email [email protected] to let us know what time works for you.

Thank you, as always, for helping EAFP continue to serve our neighbors with kindness, warmth, and care! 🌷

04/09/2026

Greetings EAFP Volunteers -

One day it’s sunshine, the next it’s chilly and gray… spring just can’t seem to make up its mind! But here at the Exeter Area Food Pantry, we’re ready for warmer days—and we’re always ready to serve our neighbors.

As April rolls in (no matter what the forecast says!), we’d love your help to keep things running smoothly.

Location:
Lausch Administration Building
200 Elm Street
Reading, PA 19606

Volunteer Opportunities:

Thursday 4/16 | 8:00 – 11:00 AM – Pantry Set-Up
Friday 4/17 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM – Pantry Give
Friday 4/17 | 3:30 – 6:30 PM – Pantry Give
Whether it feels like spring or not, your time makes a real difference. If you can help, please reply to this email with the shift(s) that work for you.

We’re so grateful for volunteers who show up rain or shine—you bring the steady warmth our community can count on.

🌤️ April Donation Focus
While you’re out navigating the unpredictable weather, consider picking up a few extra items for the pantry:

Peanut Butter
Canned Meats (chicken, Spam, etc. — please no tuna)
Donations can be dropped off during pantry times or when you come to volunteer.

Thank you for helping us stay consistent and caring—no matter what the weather decides to do! 🌼

03/17/2026

Spring may still be warming up outside, but Pantry Week has already sprung! Our Exeter Area Food Pantry operating days are THIS week, and we’re still looking for some helping hands. If you’ve been meaning to sign up but haven’t yet, there’s still time!

Location:
Lausch Administration Building
200 Elm Street
Reading, PA 19606

Volunteer Shifts This Week:
Thursday | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Set-Up
Friday | 1:00 – 4:00 PM – Pantry Distribution
Friday | 3:30 – 6:00 PM – Pantry Distribution

If you’re able to help, please email [email protected] and let us know which shift works for you.

As always, thank you for helping our neighbors and for bringing a little extra sunshine to the pantry.

12/03/2025

Thank you Douglassville Kimberton Whole Foods. We couldn't do what we do without supporters like you!

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Thank you, Douglassville! 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 $𝟐,𝟑𝟓𝟐.𝟓𝟒 𝐟𝐨𝐫 Exeter Area Food Pantry 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝'𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡, 𝐓𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 $𝟒,𝟕𝟎𝟓.𝟎𝟖🌻

Learn more about our Rounding Up at the Register program here: https://bit.ly/2MIoop0

11/08/2025

NOVEMBER - EXETER AREA FOOD PANTRY
Is there a need in the Exeter area? YES! EAFP feeds 300+ families each month.
EAFP is run by volunteers - YOU are the heart of this endeavor.

When volunteer help is needed:
THURSDAY 11/20 from 8-11am
FRIDAY 11/21 from 12:45-4pm
FRIDAY 11/21 from 3:30-6:30pm (please stay for clean up!)
Please reply to this email to volunteer.

LOCATION: Lausch Admin Building, 200 Elm Street, Reading, PA 19606

SAVE YOUR PLASTIC BAGS: Please bring your (clean & dry) plastic grocery bags

REDNER'S RECEIPTS: Please save your Redner's receipts and bring them to the pantry.

PARKING - Volunteers, please do not park in the parking lot on "Give" day (Friday). This is reserved for pantry clients and school district vehicles/personnel. Please use street parking.

DONATING TO EAFP

There are a few ways you can support Exeter Area Food Pantry
1) Financial Donation: EAFP would welcome any financial support you would be willing to share/give. If you wish to write a check: checks are payable to Reformation Lutheran Church (with EAFP in the memo).

2) Targeted Food Donation: for the month of November, we are seeking donations of canned meats (tuna, chicken, spam); peanut butter, and cereal. We will receive donations at the Pantry setup on Thursday, Nov 14th from 8-11am.
3) Donate your time as a volunteer! We operate monthly on the 3rd Friday from 12:45 - 6:30pm and Setup is the day before (Thursday) from 8-11am. Partial hours are fine! Contact [email protected] to sign up.
THANK YOU for your support of EAFP!

11/05/2025

Exeter Area Food Pantry - Your donation DOUBLES in November! 🎯

SNAP benefits just got cut. That means families who were already stretching every dollar now need us more than ever. We served 28 MORE families this October than last year.

But here's the amazing part: Thanks to Hack Away at Hunger's Hunger Fighters Program, every dollar you give this month gets matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000. Give $50? We get $100. Give $100? We get $200!

Let's turn this challenge into hope. 💪

👉 Donate online here: https://sites.google.com/view/hackawayathunger/donate?authuser=0 (Click "PAYMENT," type "Exeter Food Pantry," and you're done!)

Or mail a check to Reformation Church (memo: Exeter Food Pantry): Steve Barnett, 5091 Oley Turnpike Road, Reading, PA 19606

Our neighbors are counting on us. Let's show up. ❤️

We are now accepting credit card donations to Hack Away at Hunger as well as payments for Hack Away events. When you click the "PAYMENT" button, you will be directed to a webpage hosted by Converge. In the "Description of Donation" field, you will have the option of specifying how you would like

11/05/2025

10/14/2025

When volunteer help is needed:
THURSDAY 10/16 from 8-11am
FRIDAY 10/17 from 12:45-4pm
FRIDAY 10/17 from 3:30-6:30pm (please stay for clean up!)
Please reply to [email protected] to volunteer.

LOCATION: Lausch Admin Building, 200 Elm Street, Reading, PA 19606

SAVE YOUR PLASTIC BAGS: Please bring your (clean & dry) plastic grocery bags to EAFP

REDNER'S RECEIPTS: Please save your Redner's receipts and bring them to the pantry.

THIS MONTH'S FOOD DONATION: Peanut butter

PARKING - Volunteers, please do not park in the parking lot on "Give" day (Friday). This is reserved for pantry clients and school district vehicles/personnel. Please use street parking.

09/16/2025

If you can lend a helping hand this Thursday, September 18 from 8 to 11 or Friday, September 19 anytime between 12:45 - 6:30 pm, we would love to have you sign up! Additional help is especially needed late Friday afternoon/cleanup. Reply to: [email protected]

08/12/2025

Food Pantry is this week!
IF you haven't signed up yet, PLEASE DO!

Location: Lausch Admin Building, 200 Elm Street, Reading, PA 19606

Here's how/when you can help:

· THURSDAY 8/14 from 8am - 11am

· FRIDAY 8/15 from 12:45 - 4:00pm

· FRIDAY 8/15 from 3:30 - 6:30pm

Email [email protected] with your interest to volunteer.