WE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY 2/17/25
In honor of Presidents’ Day, we thought it would be fun to reflect on some lesser-known facts about past U.S. presidents. From Abraham Lincoln’s wrestling prowess to Calvin Coolidge’s fondness for raccoons, history holds many surprises beyond the politics, check out more below.
We will reopen on Tuesday, February 18 at 9am.
Enjoy the weekend!
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We are thrilled to announce that the Senior Assist Network has generously awarded us a grant! 🎉 This amazing support allows us to expand operations and grow our Elderly Food Program (EFP), reaching even more homebound seniors in Senior Housing Buildings across Lehigh County. Thank you, Senior Assist Network, for helping us make a real difference in our community! 💙 #seniorassistnetwork #seniorliving #allentownhousing ... See MoreSee Less
Due to the ice storm, the Food Bank will be closed Thursday morning. ❄️ Your safety is our priority! We'll keep you updated and appreciate your understanding. Stay warm and safe.
We hope to open at 3:30pm - check back during the day for an update.
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Help Us Fill Our Shelves: Donate or Host a Food Drive
In these challenging times, we are in urgent need of food donations to support our community. We are currently out of many essential items typically available to our clients. Most needed items include rice, canned fruits, and low-sugar cereals.
If you can help, please consider making a donation or organizing a food drive to benefit those in need. For more information or assistance, feel free to call our office at 610-821-1332.
Thank you for your generosity!
#endfoodinsecurity #EndFoodPoverty
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What We Provide
Clients coming to the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank can expect to receive enough food to last for 3-5 days. The Allentown Food Bank is the only one in the Lehigh Valley area that is open five days a week. We offer many fresh and frozen items such as eggs, milk, cheese (when available), meat, frozen vegetables, and snacks. We provide fresh produce such as garlic, bell peppers, onions, potatoes, and seasonal fruits.
Clients select food based on their family size. All have the option to chose canned meats, beans, vegetables, soup, peanut butter and jelly, cereal, frozen vegetables and fruit (when available), frozen meat, pasta, rice, nuts, raisins, eggs, milk, spices, diapers, baby food, personal care items and additional items as available.
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