Meals for Men Staying at Hope Rescue Mission in Reading
Hope Rescue Mission serves three meals a day to the men staying in its emergency shelter programs at 645 North Sixth Street in Reading. The meals come with a shelter bed rather than as a separate meal line, and the page does not describe meals for people who are not staying in the programs.
Genesis is the initial emergency shelter program. It provides up to six months of support to 100 men per night. Guests are provided three meals daily, free clothing and personal care items, and access to Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and showers. Each evening, guests are encouraged to attend chapel services led by local church partners.
Safe Haven is the next step emergency shelter program. It provides up to three months of support to 53 men per night who have attained gainful employment or fixed income benefits. Guests stay in a more private environment and have their own lockable wardrobe and electrical outlets, and they have access to the same resources listed under Genesis, which includes the three daily meals.
The Transitional Housing program supports men who are ready to move beyond emergency shelter. It offers 90 single-occupancy, fully furnished rooms under housing contracts of up to six months, and seniors may qualify for extended stays of up to one year. To qualify, individuals must first complete the emergency shelter program and demonstrate financial stability prior to transitioning into this program. The page does not say whether meals are included in Transitional Housing.
The Mission works with men experiencing homelessness in Berks County. Case managers identify and coordinate support for the wide range of factors that led to each man's homelessness, including mental health, addiction, legal and financial struggles.
Hope Rescue Mission is at 645 North Sixth Street, Reading, PA 19601. Its general office contact is (610) 375-4224 and officemanager@HopeForReading.org, and you can use it to ask questions about the programs.
The page gives few details about the meals themselves. It does not say what time meals are served, how a man enters Genesis or Safe Haven, whether a referral or appointment is needed, or what any of it costs, so ask before you go.
Source: hopeforreading.org/programs, read September 18, 2026.
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In Hope Rescue Mission’s words
Genesis is our initial emergency shelter program that provides up to six months of support to 100 men per night. Guests are provided three meals daily, free clothing and personal care items, and access to Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and showers. Each evening, guests are encouraged to attend chapel services led by local church partners.
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This listing summarizes publicly available information from hopeforreading.org/programs. Last recorded review: September 18, 2026. Contact the provider to confirm eligibility, hours and availability before you go. If something here is wrong, tell us.