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What does Bushkill Outreach do?

Bushkill Outreach is a Pennsylvania state registered charity that assists those in need of a little help by providing basic necessities. Located in Bushkill, Pennsylvania, Bushkill Outreach provides groceries, clothing, and connections to get furniture, when available. Residents of Middle Smithfield and Lehman Townships, who can demonstrate financial need are eligible to receive monthly groceries from Bushkill Outreach. Clothing is available to anyone, especially coats in the winter.

How did Bushkill Outreach get started?

Bushkill Outreach started as a community center that would assist families in need during the holidays, but as more and more families started coming for assistance, the increasing need for aid became apparent. In the early 1990s, Bushkill Outreach became a state registered charity. Bushkill Outreach, originally based out of the Schooner Community House, changed its location to the old Reformed Church of Bushkill building on Route 209 in 2005.

What is the mission statement of Bushkill Outreach?

We see the mission of the Bushkill Outreach to be a Spirit led, community effort, offering basic material support to our neighbors at their point of need.

We believe that the program is vital to our community at large, as we strive today to take practical steps to offer support and sustenance in the form of food, necessary clothing, and furnishings; While at the same time nurturing growth in ourselves that would, at some point, lead us to an ability to reach out beyond mere sustenance to life enrichment for all involved.