Reaching Out Community Services, Inc.

In 1989 Thomas Neve purchased a used van and started a homeless mobile out-reach program which provided hot meals, clothing, health aids and referrals to shelters and programs. He accomplished this service task daily at the end of his work day from the City of New York. The following year he rented a small storefront space for stock and operation of the program. Reaching-Out Community Services, Inc. (RCS) was founded and incorporated in 1992. It was then that the journey began as an official 501(c) 3 volunteer non-profit organization. At this time the emergency food program was established for low income individuals and families. In 1993, Reaching-Out Community Services grew to the point where space was not accommodating all the recipients who came to the program. Reaching-Out then moved to a larger facility on Bath Avenue in Brooklyn. This service enabled the recipients to receive food, based on their dietary needs. It also emits a dignified manner in helping those who are less fortunate. While serving over 800 families and providing various services such as social services and other needed programs, RCS once again relocated to a larger facility on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn in 2007. RCS became the first client choice/digital food pantry in the South-Brooklyn community. Services to help seniors and families such as Food Stamps assistance, Health Care, Housing, Education is part of our mission's focus. As of July 2015, we presently have over 6,700 families registered in 16 postal district zip code communities. Reaching-Out Community Services will continue to promote self-sufficiency to financially disadvantaged individuals and families who are facing hardship as well as offering a place of hope in their time of need.