Mission Statement
The Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank exists solely to provide relief to those who are food insecure in Lehigh County through the support of foundations, local congregations, businesses, organizations, and individuals.
The Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank exists solely to provide relief to those who are food insecure in Lehigh County through the support of foundations, local congregations, businesses, organizations, and individuals.
Did you know the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank participates in Retail Recovery programs with stores throughout the Lehigh Valley? 🛒
Past-date doesn't mean past its prime! Much of this food is still perfectly edible and delicious — and by recovering it, we're able to reduce food waste in our community while putting nutritious meals on the tables of those who need it most. 🌱
A win for our neighbors. A win for our community. A win for our planet. ♻️
Thanks #giantfood, #ALDI, #wegmans, #redners, and #starbucks🍽️ It's Food Rescue Friday!
92 billion pounds of surplus food are produced in the U.S. every year. That’s more than enough to help support the 47 million neighbors facing hunger, including 1.7 million of our neighbors here in Pennsylvania, but much of it never reaches the people who need it most.
This is why our network rescues fresh produce, dairy and protein and delivers it quickly and safely to regional food banks and pantries. Stay tuned for more #FoodRescueFriday stories, updates, and more!
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April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! 🎉
Our volunteers are the HEARTBEAT of the Food Bank — and we couldn't serve our community without them. Today, and every day, we are so grateful for each and every one of you!
Thank you for showing up. Thank you for giving back. Thank you for making it possible.
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Support the Allentown Food Bank by donating items directly through our Amazon Wish List. Every purchase helps provide food for local families in need.
Shop here: a.co/01dsGcLN
Thank you for helping our neighbors facing hunger. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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Feeling extra lucky this St. Patrick’s Day 🍀
We couldn’t let the day pass without sharing our gratitude for the incredible donors who make our mission possible. Your generosity fuels our work and ignites positive change in our community.
Thank you for believing in us, investing in our programs, and walking alongside us in service. Here’s to more impact, more joy, and plenty of reasons to celebrate ahead! ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to our friends at Univest for your generous donation to help purchase food for our Elderly Food Program.
This program delivers nutritious food directly to senior housing buildings and provided more than 37,000 meals in 2025. Your support helps ensure older adults in our community have access to the food they need. ... See MoreSee Less
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Cold nights in Allentown mean more of our unhoused neighbors are turning to the Food Bank for support.
Items like these are especially helpful to those living in tents, cars, or hotels:
🔹Hormel Compleats meals
🔹Hearty canned soups
🔹Canned ravioli and other ready-to-eat meals
Please consider donating these to the Food Bank. Small acts of generosity help ensure that our neighbors have something warm and nourishing on colder days.
Donate or learn more here: allentownfoodbank.org/donate ... See MoreSee Less
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Important information!Did you know? SNAP applicants and recipients must now provide verification of shelter costs and utility responsibility. Applicants and recipients must provide proof of these costs at application and at renewal if they are not already on file with PA DHS. SNAP households will need to submit new documentation if they move to a different residence.
Previously, SNAP recipients only needed to report their shelter costs and utility responsibility to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services but did not need to provide supporting documentation.
Not providing shelter/utility cost verifications will not cause benefits to close or an application to be rejected. However, SNAP households that do not provide verification of shelter and utility costs will have their SNAP benefits evaluated without the shelter and utility deductions. This could result in a decrease in SNAP benefits.
Learn more: dhs.pa.gov/federalcuts ... See MoreSee Less
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We ❤️our volunteers!
A special thank you to Bob for your continued support of the Food Bank. Your dedication to organizing volunteers, coordinating food drives, and always showing up for the community makes a real difference. We’re grateful for everything you do to help us serve our neighbors. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation® for supporting our Summer Kids Program, launching in just three months! The merchandise brings a little extra joy to the children and families we serve during a difficult time. #dunkin #dunkinjoyinchildhoodfoundation #joyinchildhood ... See MoreSee Less
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