Reach Out Lakota is a non-profit, ecumenical, community-sponsored organization that gives eligible families in West Chester and Liberty Township food and clothing, as well as paper, cleaning, baby, personal care and household items. No one can predict a layoff, a fire, or unfortunate event. The economic downturn and cost of fuel has caused a financial crisis on some families who have never before had to ask for aid.  We help our neighbors who have fallen on hard times. We also provide referrals to other agencies when additional assistance is required. Over 1,000 pieces of clothing and 18,000 pounds of food are given away monthly.

Hours for Services: Mon 5-7 pm, Wed. 10-noon, Fri 10-11:30 am

In addition to our regular year-round work, we provide three special programs:

Thanksgiving Program
Frozen turkeys are given as well as the items necessary to make Thanksgiving dinner.

Christmas Program
Large food baskets are given to families as well as having gifts for the mothers to select for their children.

Back to School Program
Provide free health screenings, a mini job fair, information booths from local agencies as well as school supplies. Over 400 Lakota School children were a part of this program last year.  This event is also a Resource and Job Fair with representatives from various West Chester businesses taking part.  This year, the Back to School Program will be on August 15 from 10-2 at West Chester Presbyterian Church.  Volunteers are Needed!


Thank You for Your Support!
We are supported through donations from local churches, businesses, schools, service organizations and individual gifts. Additional support is generated through periodic fund raisers. 
 

New fundraiser!  Uno's Dough Rai$er. Learn more or  Click here for ticket.

Thank you to all of the schools who are sponsoring food drives.  Click here for a complete list of upcoming drives
A special Thank You!  A SAM portable storage unit was donated by Planes Moving and Storage, a United Van Lines Agent headquartered in West Chester.  Planes is proud to support Reach Out Lakota in this great effort to serve our community.

Our Current Needs
We have a desperate need for many food items  Please see the list for items we need at present or consider coordinating a food drive to help Reach Out Lakota today.  Your help would be greatly appreciated.

You may drop off non-perishable food or clothing at any time in the shed behind our building at 6561 Station Road, West Chester.  Non-perishable food may also be dropped off any time at either the West Chester Police Department, 9577 Beckett Rd., Suite 500 or the Liberty Township Fire Department, 6682 Princeton-Glendale Rd. In addition to donating items, you can make a cash donation to help us purchase needed items.