Phoenixville Area Community Services

10/31/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween from PACS! 👻

We’re spreading a little extra Halloween fun today thanks to the wonderful members of the Downingtown East High School National Organization for Women (NOW)!

Pictured here are Vice President Zoe Murphy (in costume!) and President Ashvika Sista, who recently stopped by PACS to donate Halloween candy. Today, Zoe will be joining us at PACS to hand out candy and help make Halloween a little sweeter for our community! 🍬

A total of 25 members of NOW came together to put bags of candy together for this special donation. And their support doesn’t stop here! The group hopes to continue supporting the PACS mission through future projects, including birthday bags and other opportunities to give back.

We are so grateful to Zoe, Ashvika, and all 25 members for thinking of PACS and finding meaningful ways to support our community. We look forward to continuing this partnership!

Thank you for helping us make the season a little brighter! 🧡

Have a safe, happy, and spooktacular Halloween! 🎃

DEHS NOW club

10/30/2026

We are in need of egg cartons! Thank you!

We are in URGENT need of egg cartons! 😱

If you have any empty 12-count egg cartons, we would greatly appreciate your donation.

10/29/2026

🥣 One week ago today, we celebrated 20 years of Empty Bowls! 💙

What a wonderful evening filled with delicious soup, beautiful bowls, and an incredible community coming together to make a difference!

To everyone who joined us for this special milestone, thank you for celebrating with us, enjoying a bowl of soup, and supporting PACS! Your generosity helps us continue our mission of fighting hunger and supporting our neighbors throughout the community.

From the incredible selection of handmade bowls to the smiles, conversations, and memories shared, this year’s Empty Bowls was a celebration to remember. We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make our 20th anniversary such a success!

Take a look back at some of our favorite moments from the evening!

10/28/2026

🎄 Help Make Christmas Special for a Local Family! 🎁

PACS still has 11 families who need support this holiday season, and you can make a difference by adopting a family and providing gifts for their children. When you adopt a family, you will get a personalized list of the clothing sizes, and items on the child's wishlist.

For many children, receiving a special gift at Christmas can create a moment of joy, excitement, and normalcy during a difficult time.

If you’re able to help, please consider adopting a family and making a child’s holiday a little brighter.

📧 To adopt a family, email Maria at:
[email protected]

Let’s come together as a community to make sure every child has something special to unwrap this Christmas.

10/28/2026

💙🥣 THANK YOU FOR MAKING EMPTY BOWLS 2026 SO SPECIAL! 🥣💙

Our 20th anniversary of Empty Bowls was a wonderful celebration of community, generosity, and our shared commitment to proving our community with nutritious foods. We couldn’t have done it without the amazing businesses, artists, sponsors, and community members who helped bring this event to life!

🎨 Thank You to Our Pottery Studios & Bowl Artists!

A heartfelt thank you to Maddy Made Pottery, The Madd Potters Studio, Studio 323, Cara Graver, Elizabeth & Richard Baxter, and Nancy Diaz-Metz for creating and contributing the beautiful bowls that made this event so special.

A special shout-out to Studio 323 for hosting bowl-painting parties with the Studio 323 Kindness Club, Joe Farici, the PACS Board & Staff, and Budget Maintenance! Your creativity and generosity helped make our 20th anniversary even more meaningful.

💙 Thank You to Our Sponsors!

We are grateful to AVT, Jefferson Health, Aqua, Mainline Comfort Systems LLC, David Kanaskie Auto Repair, PMA, and Gateway Pharmacy for their financial support. Your generosity helps PACS continue providing essential food resources to our neighbors in need.

🎶 Thank You for the Music!

Thank you to Crescendo Phoenixville for providing the music and helping create such a wonderful atmosphere for our guests to enjoy throughout the evening!

🍲 Thank You to Our In-Kind Sponsors!

A special thank you to Chester County Technical College High School Pickering Campus for generously providing our event venue, delicious soups, and staff support. We are also grateful to Giant, Superior Beverage, Sweet Water Baking Co., and Green Lion Breads for their generous contributions.

Every bowl, every donation, every song, and every helping hand made a difference. Because of you, our 20th anniversary of Empty Bowls was a memorable celebration that will continue to make an impact in our community.

Together, we are helping ensure our neighbors have access to the food they need. Thank you for standing with PACS and helping us fight hunger! 💙

10/27/2026

🥣💙 THANK YOU, PIAZZA SUBARU OF LIMERICK! 💙🥣

PACS would like to thank Piazza Subaru of Limerick for supporting our 20th Annual Empty Bowls event! Your commitment to supporting our community helps us continue our mission of ensuring our neighbors have access to the food they need.

Community support makes events like Empty Bowls possible, and we are so thankful to have local businesses like Piazza Subaru of Limerick standing alongside PACS to nourish and support our neighbors. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for individuals and families throughout our community!

🚗 Interested in learning more about Piazza Subaru of Limerick? Visit their website to explore their vehicles and learn more about their dealership!

🔗 https://www.piazzasubaru.com/

Thank you, Piazza Subaru of Limerick, for helping us nourish our community!



Piazza Subaru of Limerick

10/27/2026

A cute story from Empty Bowls 20th Anniversary!

Sometimes, a bowl just speaks to you! At this year’s PACS Empty Bowls event, guest Don Smith had his eye on a very special bowl after spotting it in our earlier posts. It belonged to none other than PACS President Mary Fuller, and Don was determined to make it his!

We’re happy to report that mission accomplished! Pictured here are Mary and Don, proudly showing off his new bowl.

A huge THANK YOU to Don and all other attendees for supporting Empty Bowls!

10/27/2026

PACS would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to St. Vincent UCC and its members, Karen and Doug, for bringing in a large donation to support our mission!

We are so grateful for the generosity of our local faith communities and the individuals who go above and beyond to help ensure our neighbors have access to the food and resources they need.

Your kindness and support mean so much to us.

10/26/2026

💙🌟 PACS Volunteer of the Month: Denise Garon! 🌟💙

For the past four years, Denise Garon has been a valued part of the PACS family! Denise volunteers at our front desk twice a week, welcoming clients, helping newcomers learn about our services, and building connections with familiar faces in our community.

Denise was drawn to PACS by a desire to give back and do something meaningful with her time. Through volunteering, she’s seen firsthand the strength and resilience of our community and the importance of creating a place where everyone feels supported, respected, and welcomed without judgment.

Her commitment to helping others extends beyond PACS. Denise also volunteers with the MS Society and leads a local support group for people living with multiple sclerosis.

Denise, thank you for sharing your time, compassion, and kindness with our community! We’re so grateful to have you on the PACS team. Congratulations on being our Volunteer of the Month!

10/26/2026

💙 Celebrating 6 Years on Buchanan Street! 🎉

Six years ago today, PACS moved from Church Street to our Buchanan Street building, opening the door to new opportunities to serve our community!

Since then, we’ve been able to expand our services, reach more neighbors, and continue growing to meet the needs of our community. We’re so grateful to everyone who has supported PACS and made this growth possible!

Here’s to six years of making a difference on Buchanan Street and many more years of nourishing our community together!