Senior Programs
The PA Senior Food Box Program provides a shelf-stable box of food every month to more than 2,200 low-income senior citizens. This box provides a supplement to the seniors’ normal purchases in an effort to ensure they receive foods of high nutritional value. Types of food included are shelf-stable milk, juice, non-perishable dry goods, peanut butter, canned meat, poultry or fish and canned fruits and vegetables.
Helping Harvest delivers the boxes to over 90 sites throughout Berks and Schuylkill Counties. After applying, seniors are initially added to a waitlist and then moved to the active recipient list as food boxes become available.
If you are over 60 years old and your income is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level, you are eligible to participate in the PA Senior Food Box Program.
More information about the income guidelines for the PA Senior Food Box Program can be found on this self-declaration form. For more information, or to enroll in the program, email or call Lori Lowery at 610-926-5802 ext. 203 or llowery@helpingharvest.org
Additional Support for Seniors
Hunger and poor nutrition are unfortunately growing problems amongst our senior population. Lack of proper nourishment can lead to, or worsen, health issues that disproportionately affect seniors, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. To help better nourish local seniors in need, Helping Harvest established additional support for seniors to deliver fresh and frozen perishable foods to primarily low-income senior housing facilities.
PA Senior Food Box Site Information
There are various locations and sites that participate in The PA Senior Food Box Program through Helping Harvest. If you’d like to know more, feel free to reach out to them directly or contact Lori Lowery, our Senior Services and Referral Manager, at 610-926-5802 x203 or llowery@helpingharvest.org.