KACS
KACS strives to create a community without poverty where everyone can live well. As inflation rises and the cost of living increases, more individuals, families, and seniors are coming to KACS for support.
With a donation, you can help provide food for the poor, emergency assistance for the homeless, crisis services for families and workshops to support those moving out of poverty. Together, we deliver hope.
Every month we are experiencing an increase in individuals, families, and seniors who come to KACS for support – many are coming to us for the first time.
Your donation is imperative, now more than ever, for KACS to continue our life-sustaining programs – KACS Food Cupboard, KACS Social Services, KACS Community Education, and KACS Housing Initiative.
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Volunteers are the heart and soul of KACS. We are always on the lookout for compassionate people to lend a hand.
There are many volunteer opportunities at the KACS Food Cupboard!
If you are ready to roll up your sleeves with us, we would love to have you!
KACS has over 160 dedicated volunteers who make it possible to feed more than 700 families every month! We have so many volunteer opportunities – wouldn’t you like to join them?
Receiving and sorting food donations – Weekdays 9am-4pm
Stocking shelves for food distribution – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9am-12pm
Food distribution shoppers (Guide participants through “Food You Choose”)- Tuesdays 12pm-6pm, Wednesdays 12pm-7pm, and Thursdays 12pm-6pm
Stock Little Free Pantries – 5-days a week 9am-12pm
Warehouse – Weekdays 9am-12pm
KACS on Wheels – Third Thursday of each month
Ambassador – As needed for special events to represent KACS and collect donations
Gardening (seasonal) – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9am-11am
KACS relies on generous community members like you to help feed over 700 families every month.
We graciously accept donations from individuals as well as community food drives. Want to host a Food Drive event? Click here for the KACS Food Drive Toolkit.
All food donations are distributed through the Food Cupboard, Little Free Pantries, and KACS on Wheels.
Food donations can be delivered to KACS Food Cupboard, 136 West Cedar Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 during the following hours:
Monday 9am-5pm (Monday is the preferred day)
Tuesday 9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am-5pm
Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-5pm
Below are the items we need most:
White rice (1-2lb bags)
Pinto beans (1-2lb bags)
Pasta (small shapes)
Canned tomatoes/sauce
Canned corn or mixed vegetables
Canned fruit
Canned chicken/tuna/deviled ham
Canned pinto/black beans
Peanut Butter
Grape/strawberry jelly
Mayo/mustard/ketchup/oil
Flour/sugar/maseca (corn flour)
Corn Tortillas
Spaghettios
Nescafe/Coffee and Tea
Cereal
Ramen Noodles
We also accept fresh, homegrown produce!
Please also consider donating these essential non-food items that are not eligible for purchase using SNAP (food stamps):
Diapers (size 4 & 5)
Feminine hygiene products (pads)
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Clean, gently used grocery bags (plastic, paper, or reusable)
Gather friends, family, neighbors then…
Download the KACS Food Drive flyer template – click on the fields of the pdf to personalize for your event ↓
Step 1 – PLAN
Step 2 – PROMOTE
Step 3 – COLLECT!
