Dignity, Respect, and Choice for Everyone

Client Choice Food Pantry

At New Journey Community Outreach in Reading, PA, we’re all about making food assistance a positive and empowering experience. That’s why we’ve created the Client Choice Food Pantry. Unlike traditional food assistance programs, this allows individuals and families pick out the groceries that fit their needs, preferences, and cultural traditions.

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Client Choice Food Pantry

Supporting the Community

A Client Choice Food Pantry is a more modern and individual-focused way of providing food. Rather than giving out the same boxes of food to everyone, our guests have the independence to pick their own groceries.

Our Client Choice Food Pantry empowers individuals and families to select foods tailored to their dietary and cultural needs. We prioritize ready-to-eat, low-prep, and portable items for families facing housing insecurity, lacking traditional kitchen access while ensuring dignity and practical support. Flexible hours and minimal documentation ensure accessibility for all community members.

With the help of volunteers, donors, and partners, we’re able to continue to support the community with our Client Choice Food Pantry.

Support the Community

A Range of Choices

What You’ll Find in Our Food Pantry

We put a lot of effort into keeping our pantry filled with a range of fresh and non-perishable items to cater to different needs. Here’s a glimpse of what you can typically find:

Fresh Produce
Proteins
Dairy & Alternatives
Grains & Bread
Canned & Packaged Goods
Snacks & Treats

Our inventory changes frequently based on what we receive as donations, but we always aim to offer balanced and nutritious choices for everyone who visits.