About New Journey Community Outreach
Have you ever needed to make a choice between feeding your family or paying the heating bill? Do you have choices for what you want to cook for dinner? Do your kids have appropriate clothing for school?
For many in our community, the answer to those questions is no. New Journey Community Outreach is the largest soup kitchen, food pantry, and clothing center in Reading and the largest food distribution partner for Helping Harvest across Berks and Schuylkill County.
Through our weekly food distributions, we ensure families have food to put on the table. Last year, we served over 8,000 households. Our daily soup kitchen provides a full lunch for our guests, including many who are homeless. Last year, we served over 42,000 lunches.
Our clothing center provides clothing for infants to adults. We also host a Back to Work clothing center, providing clothing for interviews and a variety of workplace settings.
We work closely with other social service agencies, ensuring individuals and families have their most critical needs met.
We invite you to be partners in our work! Sign up, lead a team or join a team, because no one should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from.
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 25, 2023!
1801 Broadcasting Rd, Reading, PA 19610
Registration and walking route will begin at the Gaige Building. Follow signs for parking.
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in opens
- 5:00 pm: Move Opening remarks + send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2024!
Not able join us in person on CNOY Day? We hope you'll register to fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
- Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
- Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
- Signage: All routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers provide support along the route.
- 12 and under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at the Coldest Night of the Year except for approved and trained service animals.
Read more about our pet policy here: FAQ: pets.
Check-in
- All walkers must check-in personally to participate in the in-person event on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
- Beanies! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY Beanie as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.
Have questions? Visit our FAQ section!
Handling Money
We cannot process cash or checks at our in-person event. Here's what you can do:
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call CNOY Head Office.
- Checks: The Old Faithful - made payable to Blue Sea Philanthropy USA with the name of the walker or team on the memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge sheet. (Scroll down to find the address)
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Checks,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a check (made out to "Blue Sea Philanthropy USA”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.
Waivers
All participants must register online this year and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults: When you register online, you automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
- Youth/Children: If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.
- Someone on your team (like you!) must take a photo of all child/youth waivers and send them to waivers@cnoy.com.
- Waivers will be available at check-in on Event Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
- Warm coat and mitts/gloves
- A face mask for personal use or if you need to go inside
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for