Kennett Area Community Service is a life sustaining,
​nonprofit organization that provides essential services to our neighbors in need. 

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Nuevo horario de la despensa en el mes de diciembre
Updated Food Distribution Hours

2021
1/8, 1/15, 1/22 & 1/29
11am-6pm

Food Donations

We are excited to announce our new food donation location. Beginning January 12, 2021 we will be accepting ALL food donations at 600 South Broad Street in Kennett Square (across from the Kennett High School).
​Your generosity during this difficult time is greatly appreciated!

Current food list needed: 

  • canned vegetables (low-sodium)
  • small shaped pasta (elbow & bow)
  • rice
  • dried beans 
  • canned tuna 
  • cereal
  • peanut butter
  • jelly (strawberry and grape)
  • canned fruit
  • soup/instant noodles 
  • plain tomato sauce
  • nescafe
  • flour/aseca
  • cooking oil
  • mayo/ketchup/mustard/valentina sauce

OUR IMPACT REPORT

October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020
Click the image to the right to view our Impact Report. 

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 Decade to Doorways program 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. Together, with the help of our partner agencies we connect families and individuals with  short/long-term  options for rapid rehousing. Our Resource Center is also available for  those experiencing homelessness to access  laundry and shower facilities Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm.

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. 
Please click the button below for more information.