In Pennsylvania, 1 in 11 people face hunger! We are here to help Lehigh County residents feed their families.
#lehighcounty #allentownpennsylvania #FeedingPA #feedingamerica #foodpantry #healthypantry #foodinsecurity #Pahpi #fightinghunger
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We had the pleasure of having not one but two wonderful teams from #olympusamericas come to volunteer with us in November! We are so grateful for the supporting community! Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less
Check out this clip below featuring the food bank and please consider "doing good" for the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank this #GivingTuesday. Besides financial donations, personal care items or canned foods are always needed. Interested in volunteering? Please call the office 610-821-1332
www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/ways-you-can-spread-some-kindness-in-lehigh-valley-on-giving-...
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GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past ten years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity year-round. The Food Bank appreciates you financial donations at allentownfoodbank.org/donate-now/
Please consider donating our most needed items (typical sizes are best vs. super large ones):
- Rice or pasta
- Canned or packaged soups
- Low-sugar cereal
- Jelly or jam
- Canned fruits
- Packaged side dishes
- Coffee or tea
- Toothbrushes (single packs)
- Toothpaste
- Bars of soap
- Shampoo
#GivingTuesday2023 #GivingTuesdaycampaign
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Be a Volunteer
Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank offers a variety of opportunities to become involved in supporting the fight against hunger. Participation in the work of the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is not restricted. Any individual, congregation, organization or business may participate by donating time and/or service.
The Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank feeds families through the invaluable efforts of approximately 200 volunteers. While a majority of the food bank’s volunteers are members of its partner churches, any person ages 13 and up may volunteers. Volunteers ages 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult family member.
Volunteers help our clients shop or assist them with bringing their groceries to their cars. Volunteers work from 8:45am to 12 noon on weekdays. Most volunteers work 1-2 mornings per month.
Individuals interested in volunteering are asked to call Itza Castillo, our Volunteer Coordinator, during business hours at 610.821.1332 for additional information.
Special Volunteer Opportunities
The Allentown Food Bank also offers special volunteering opportunities annually as shown below.