Every day, our volunteers go above and beyond to ensure our guests have what they need. With smiles and lots of love, they help keep New Journey running and play a critical role in fighting hunger and feeding hope.
NJCO is a positive, powerful force that is inclusive of all This team of employees, faithful volunteers, and guests have welcomed me into this family to do a small part to address poverty, give respect to those so often overlooked, give a hand to fill empty bellies and a smile to fill an empty heart. I have gained amazing friendships and a changed outlook on all humans I’m thankful ”
At NewJourney,westronglybelievethatempoweringourgueststomaketheirownchoicesisthe mosteffectivewaytoreducefoodinsecurity,creatinganexperiencethathonorseachguest’sunique needsandpreferenceswhileeliminatingfoodwaste.In2024,weintroducedapantry-byappointment,self-selectmodel,enablinggueststochoosefoodsthatsuittheirneeds,offering numerousbenefits.
492 free health care visits held at New Journey last year
“New Journey provides a vital community connection that isn’t experienced anywhere else. Our patients are welcomed, cared for, fed and clothed. The dignity that is restored with these actions is invaluable.”
Christine Nepple, CRNP, Clinical Director
TheJourneyfrom DonationstoImpact
Have you ever thought about how your donations reach those who need them most? Check out our process outlined below.
Food Drives and Retail Donations
New Journey accepts collected food from community food drives as well as local retail partners and our local food bank,
Helping Harvest
Inventory
Donated food is sorted for quality and safety, recorded and weighed before being allocated to a specific program
Pantry by Choice
Each week, 125 families are welcomed by a trained volunteer who assists them in selecting groceries tailored to their unique needs.
Monetary Donations
Monetary donations to New Journey are logged into our donor management system, categorized and then used to purchase food and to support operations and direct programming
Allocation
Food is allocated to either our pantry program for client choice appointments or to our daily lunch program and stored accordingly
Lunch Program
400 meals are prepared and served daily, providing much needed nourishment to our unhoused community members and those struggling to feed their children
“Thank you for believing I can do this and helping me believe I can do this. This place is my safe haven.”
NJCO Guest
HOPE COMFORT
“New Journey will come and lift you up. People come in here and they feel welcome, like a door has opened for them.”
NJCO Guest
DIGNITY
“What I really liked about all of you was no matter how messed up I was on many different levels, you guys never stopped treating me with respect and dignity. For that, I’ll always love you all.”
NJCO Guest
2024 Donors and Supporters
Thank you for your remarkable commitment and support in 2024. Together we are fighting poverty and feeding hope.
Annual Sponsors and Lead Donors
$20,000+
WillisandRebeccaErb Pencor,Inc
FeedingHope $10,000-$19,999 AxcessIndustries,Inc
FightingPoverty $5,000-$9,999
WestLawnUnitedMethodistChurch
WilliamGKoch&Associates
RestoringDignity $3,000-$4,999
AmericanOnlineGivingFoundation Anonymous
EastPennManufacturingCo
RichardGFreeze
GatewayHealthLLC
JillHenry
T.JeromeandCarolynHolleran
KellyToyotaofHamburg
KozloffStoudtAttorneys
PenskeTruckLeasingCo
CraigandSuePerrotty
ReadingAreaWaterAuthority
Dr SethandBarbaraRosenzweig
TheVanBurenFamily
WhiteStarToursInc
HollyAltenderfer
BishopGeorgeBashore
DanielP Becker
MartinBeckerman
DeanBentz
BethelUnited
MethodistWomen
ScottBlatt
SylviaBlomquist
CarolBoker
ConnieBoyer
EnglishBradley
DorieByrne
LouiseA Christel
NancyCinfici
DianaClauss
ProvidingComfort
$2,000-$2,999
AnytimeFitness–WestLawnand Leesport
MarshiaCarlino
FultonBank
IronValleyRealEstateofBerks County-TheScottJaraczewski Team
Join our network of supporters and help keep our community members fed, clothed and connected
In-Kind Support
We want to express our sincere appreciation to our incredible in-kind donors for their generous support. Last year, we received over $1.8 million in goods and services. Your contributions strengthen our programs and reflect a deep commitment to our mission and the dignity of our guests.
Thank you for your compassion towards our guests and for easing the burden for thousands of individuals each week. Your kindness and generosity are truly inspiring and create a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
Financials
We are committed to maintaining transparency and accountability in all our financial reporting The financial information provided in this report represents our unaudited financial statements for the fiscal year ending 2024
While these figures have been carefully prepared and reviewed internally to ensure accuracy, they are subject to change following the completion of our annual external audit The audited financial statements, once finalized, will be made available on our website and upon request
Mission Statement
With our committed volunteers and generous donors, we at NJCO restore hope, comfort and dignity by feeding, clothing, and supporting those in need in the Reading, PA community
“I serve on the board of New Journey Community Outreach in Reading, PA, because I’m passionate about addressing food insecurity in our community. Seeing individuals and families struggle to put meals on the table is heartbreaking. New Journey plays a crucial role in providing nutritious food and resources to those in need, fostering hope and stability in our community. It’s incredibly fulfilling to be part of an organization that not only meets immediate needs but also empowers individuals to build a brighter future for themselves, their families, and this community.”
