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.
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
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
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
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