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How to Get Food

The following are requirements for receiving food from the Food Bank:

  • Must be resident of Lehigh County
  • Please bring photo ID
  • Please bring proof of address such as PPL bill
  • New people are asked to arrive at least 45 minutes before closing if possible

Come to the food bank at 417 N 14th Street in Allentown. We are open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  or Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30p.m. You will go home with food that day. 

Parking & Transit Info
Please park on the street or along the side of the building.

Taking the bus?

  • Lines 218 & 322 run eastbound to/from 14th St

  • Line 209 and the Blue Line stop at 14th & Allen St

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Social Agencies

The Food Bank provides support to social agencies that help homebound, disabled, or other clients who cannot visit in person.

Agencies are requested to contact our office at least 24 hours in advance to arrange food pickups for these clients. When reaching out, please include the number of household members, the number of children, and any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

New agencies can get more information by calling 610-821-1332 or emailing [email protected].