About Us

ECAT

Ecumenical Christian Action Team

About ECAT

ECAT coordinates and organizes ways to assist people coping with reduced federal, state, county, and local assistance programs. We provide clothing, household items, and food to those who have an immediate need and reduce waiting periods for clients waiting on government assistance. We also provide other such services to persons and families temporarily without the basic means of subsistence. These deeds are accomplished through a coordinated community-wide Christian-oriented project and activities on behalf of the member churches and with the consensus of the member churches.

Unity

“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” -Peter 3:8

What ecat does

Those eligible for our services live in or attend the USD420 school district, including Reading residents. Those outside of the district may receive assistance by referral from a pastor.
Provides nourishing food and toiletry items to last 3-5 days. No referral is needed, only address verification.
Provides good clothing items—household items when available. No referral is needed.
Provides rental assistance with a referral from a Pastor.
May receive assistance once in a calendar year.
Provides a Special Assistance Fund to cover unforeseen expenses.
Provides a full Thanksgiving meal, Christmas breakfast, and dinner, plus gifts for children at Christmas. Must provide proof of income and residence.
Has limited referral abilities to direct clients to other available resources.
Partner with ECKAN to provide monthly Harvesters food truck. Third Thursday of each month in the community park.