Wish List

Berks Encore receives requests from companies and individuals to see what types of donated items we could use at our centers:


  • New soft-sided six-pack size coolers for Meals on Wheels consumers
  • Three-shelf cart on wheels
  • Two coffee urns, 50 cup capacity
  • Silverware: 15 each knives, teaspoons, forks
  • Plastic cold drink cups, 4 or 6 oz
  • 30 plastic dinner plates (melamine)
  • Overhead office lighting
  • Chairs with cushioned arms
  • 10-15 Web cams to teach Skype classes
  • Five digital cameras to capture Senior Center events
  • Karaoke CDs from the 1930s-1950s, including holiday-themed ones
  • Gift boxes (all sizes)

While we appreciate all donations, we reserve the right to decline those that do not meet our needs. If you would like to make a donation, please contact us at (610) 374-3195, extension 225 or email ApplaudingLife@BerksEncore.org.

Senior Center Locations

Birdsboro

  • 201 East Main Street, Birdsboro
  • p: (610) 582-1603
  • f: (610) 404-2561
  • Open M-F; 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  • BARTA 5 days

Fleetwood

  • 109 W. Vine St., Fleetwood
  • p: (610) 944-9242
  • f: (610) 944-8205
  • Open M-F; 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
  • BARTA: Mon., Wed., Fri.

Hamburg

  • 61 North 3rd Street, Hamburg
  • p: (610) 562-4721
  • f: (610) 562-4721
  • Open M-F; 8:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
  • BARTA 5 days

Mifflin

  • 30 Liberty Street, Shillington
  • p: (610) 777-5577
  • f: (610) 777-5577
  • Open M-F; 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
  • BARTA (changes dependent on programs)

Reading

  • 40 North 9th Street, Reading
  • p: (610) 374-3195
  • f: (610) 374-3483
  • Open M-F; 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
  • BARTA 5 days

Wernersville

  • Brenner Building #5,
    Wernersville State State Hospital,
    Wernersville
  • p: (610) 670-1372
  • f: (610) 670-1372
  • Open M-F; 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
  • BARTA: Tues. & Wed