Kennett Area Community Service is a ​nonprofit charity that provides essential life-sustaining services to our neighbors in need.
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Kennett Area Community Service es una organización benéfica sin ánimo de lucro que proporciona servicios esenciales para mantener la vida a nuestros vecinos necesitados.
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Updated Food Distribution Hours

Comida que Usted Elija
​¡Con un nuevo horario!
martes 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
miércoles 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
jueves 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
*Elija entre caja de comida pre-empacada
o entrar y elegirsu comida
Food You Choose
​with new hours!
Tuesdays 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesdays 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursdays 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
*Choose between a pre-packaged box or
market shopping experience

Food Donations

We are excited to announce our food donation location has returned to KACS. Beginning May 24, 2021 we will be accepting ALL food donations at the Kennett Food Cupboard on Monday's between 9am & 4pm. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Current food list needed: 
  • Jelly (strawberry and grape)
  • 2lb. bags of rice
  • 2lb. bags of dried beans (pinto, black)
  • Canned Fruit 
  • Cereal
  • Cooking Oil
  • Broth/Stock
  • Canned Tuna/Chicken/ Deviled Ham
  • Small-shaped pasta (elbow & bowtie)
  • ​Canned Vegetables (corn, mixed vegetables, tomatoes) (low sodium)
  • Nescafe (instant coffee)/ Coffee and Tea
  • Flour/Maseca
  • Mayo/Ketchup/Mustard/Valentina Sauce
  • Tortillas
  • Sugar/Salt
  • Canned Tomato/ Tomato Sauce
Please also consider donating these essential non-food items that are not eligible for purchase using SNAP (food stamps):
  • Baby Wipes & Diapers (size 4, 5, 6, or training pants)
  • Feminine hygiene products (e.g. tampons, pads)
  • Paper products (e.g. toilet paper, paper towels)
  • Clean Gently Used Grocery Bags (plastic, paper, or reusable) 

Connecting our neighbors in need with
​food, shelter and a path forward.

Food.

KACS has been connecting our neighbors in need with food, for more than 60 years. We feed  over 1.000 people per month and are one of the largest food cupboards in Chester County. Our Food Cupboard is an open-choice pantry allowing participants to make their own food selections from the shelves.  We rely on the generosity of the community for donations and a team of approximately 75 volunteers every month. 

Shelter.

KACS is the premier agency for southern Chester County. We work with Chester County and the Chester County Partnership to End Homelessness, along with many other social service agencies and organizations. We strongly believe that everyone should have a place to live, and no-one should have to worry about where they will sleep or put their children to bed. Our case management team works with vulnerable individuals and families to create sustainable living solutions. We do this by providing emergency assistance and case management. We are not a shelter, but together, with the help of our partner agencies we connect families and individuals with short/long-term options for rapid rehousing. 
Due to COVID-19, our laundry and shower facilities are not currently available for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Our case management team continues to work with participants via phone and by appointment. 

A path forward.

Reducing the social costs of poverty, strengthening the workforce, and building a more prosperous and sustainable community are goals on which most communities agree. The Bridges Out of Poverty community support program at KACS provides a family of concepts, workshops, and products to help employers, community organizations, social service agencies, and individuals address and reduce poverty in a comprehensive way. Bridges brings people from all sectors and economic classes together to improve job retention rates, build resources,  improve outcomes, and support those who are moving out of poverty.

Are you in need of transportation? 
Usted necesita transportacion?

The SCCOOT bus is available for transportation throughout Chester County.
The nearest bus stop to KACS is on the corner of West Cedar & Center Streets in Kennett Square. 
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