Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS)
PACS has worked on food security in the greater Phoenixville area since 1972. It operates a choice food market and pantry at 101 Buchanan Street along with food delivery and recovery programs. A small paid staff is supported by community volunteers who run the front desk, warehouse, deliveries, and events.
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Ways to help here
Event Assistant
Help with planning, setup, and teardown of PACS fundraising and community events, including working ticket and raffle tables.
⏱ Varies by event
Front Desk Assistant
Greet and assist neighbors with the sign-in process and shopping at the Market, answer phones, and schedule food appointments.
⏱ Shifts during business hours: Mon 9am-6pm, Tue-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Warehouse Assistant
Stock and sort donated food in the PACS warehouse and help with quality control, including checking expiration dates.
⏱ Shifts during business hours: Mon 9am-6pm, Tue-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Committee Member
Lend specialized professional skills on a standing PACS committee: Audit, Communications and Marketing, Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, or Development/Fundraising.
⏱ Late afternoons/evenings, Monday-Friday
Bilingual Volunteer
Assist Spanish-speaking (and other non-English-speaking) guests in the Market and over the phone, and help take monthly food appointment orders.
⏱ Shifts during business hours: Mon 9am-6pm, Tue-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Driver
Deliver food to neighbors who cannot get to the Market and drive the PACS van to pick up food from recovery sites.
⏱ Shifts during business hours: Mon 9am-6pm, Tue-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-1pm