Kennett Area Community Service receives partial funding for new building project
Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) announced that it has received partial funding in response to its recent request for support for its New Building Project. This initiative aims to build a permanent home for KACS, creating an anchor institution for organizations across Southern Chester County. The new facility will provide a central space for collaboration to combat hunger and homelessness in the...
Kennett Supervisor OK 2 measure for new building project
The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors approved two motions regarding the Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) new building project. The first motion granted a waiver of any traffic impact fees typically associated with a traffic impact assessment. This waiver will save KACS $60,000-$75,000.
The second motion approved the Kennett Area Community Service Land Development application as a Preliminary/Final...
KACS to launch 13th Annual Empty Bowls Event Feb. 23
Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) – Almost 70 years ago, KACS delivered their first holiday food baskets to families living in Kennett Square. Today, with the support of area businesses, community members, partner agencies, funders, and volunteers, KACS provides crisis services, housing stability, food, and an educational path forward for individuals, families, and seniors living in Southern...
Kennett Area Community Service celebrates first housing donation
Kennett Area Community Service volunteers celebrate the donation of an affordable home.
On Thursday, November 9th, Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) accepted the donation of its first home to be used as affordable housing. KACS received the designation of Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) from Chester County this May. After that announcement, an anonymous donor came forward and...
KACS offers thanks to the Manfredi family
Left to right, John, Frank Jr., & Frank Manfredi.
Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) is thankful for the long-time partnership & support with the amazing Manfredi family. Manfredi Cold Storage has generously supported our two annual holiday food distributions with donations of chickens and turkeys for more than 15 years. These last several years Manfredi Cold Storage has donated over 1,000...
9th annual Empty Bowls event, Feb. 27
On Thursday, February 27th, 2020 Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) will be hosting its 9th Annual Empty Bowls Event at The Red Clay Room in Kennett Square.
“Empty Bowls” is an international grassroots effort to raise money and awareness in the fight to end hunger. The mission is to create positive and lasting change through the arts, education, and community.
KACS Empty Bowls potters...
