The district has established a Knights' Closet at each of our school buildings to help students in need, particularly those who are homeless or at risk. Our goal in creating the Knight's Closet is to meet students' basic needs with items such as food, clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies.  We are hopeful that by fulfilling these needs, students will be able to focus on their education. The district's social work team works closely with students to ensure they are educated on how to access additional outside resources.

If you are a Reading School District student/family and need assistance with clothing, hygiene products, school supplies, or basic food supplies, please contact the principal, nurse, social worker, or school counselor at your child's school. Click here to see a list of our schools.

The Reading School District’s Knights' Closet recognizes the various barriers our students experience. In response, we are committed to providing access to basic needs to students and families. Donations are accepted from community partners and individuals to help us provide additional resources for students and their families. If you are able to help support our Knights' Closet, please contact Emily Snisky, or shop directly from our wish list.

Examples of donations we are always grateful to receive include:

• School Supplies: book bags, crayons/markers, arts and crafts supplies (playdough, coloring books, smencils, fidgets)

• New Personal Care Items: feminine hygiene supplies, laundry detergent, towels/washcloths/loofah

• Gift cards to local Reading grocery stores and Walmart

• Please send monetary donations to:
  The Knights Closet
  Attn: Student Support Services
  800 Washington Street
  Reading, PA 19601

The Reading School District has partnered with Community Aid to help support students and families in need. By donating clothing to Community Aid and using the code 50249, donors ensure that the district receives credit toward clothing vouchers for families. These vouchers provide essential clothing for students, helping to ease financial burdens and promote well-being within the community. This collaboration strengthens the district's commitment to supporting its students and their families in meaningful ways. For more information about Community Aid please visit their website

• Community Aid: . 5370 Allentown Pike, Temple, PA 19560  (717) 412-7706