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National Food Bank Day

We are pleased to announce that from August 1st to August 31st, People First will be gathering essential items for local food banks and pantries. You can help by dropping off much-needed donations at any of our branch locations. Let's fill those shelves and ensure everyone has enough to eat!

Your donations will go to six local food banks and pantries that work diligently to support families struggling with food insecurity. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a significant difference in someone's life. Let's spread the word and encourage others to join us in this effort.

Let's come together to make a difference. Together, we can bring hope to those who need it most.

Select your branch to see how to participate.

Catasauqua Area Food Bank

The Catasauqua Area Food Bank has been in operation for over 25 years and serves the residents of Catasauqua, North Catasauqua, and Hanover Township. Approximately 110 families totaling 450 people come once a month for non-perishable food and frozen items. They have 15 volunteers who work Wednesday and Friday afternoons to get bags ready for clients. Below is a list of needed items that can be dropped off at our Whitehall Branch.

Most Needed Items:

Peanut butter and Jelly
Laundry detergent & dish soap
Canned Vegetables
Hygiene products
(toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper)
Macaroni and Cheese
Snacks (Crackers, Granola Bars)
Soups
ANY non-perishable 
food items.
Paper towels
Cake Mixes
Pancake Mixes
Dry and Canned Pasta
Hamburger and Tuna Helper

Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley Food Pantry

Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley (HCLV) Food Pantry offers healthy and nutritious options to low-income residents of Northampton County. In the month of September, they served 160 households, totaling 568 adults, children, and seniors: with 41 of those individuals being new to the pantry. Their numbers are increasing monthly, and keeping their shelves stocked has become difficult. Below is a list of needed items that can be dropped off at our Bethlehem Branch.

Most Needed Items:

Peanut Butter
& Jelly
Evaporated Milk, Shelf-stable Milk
ANY non-perishable 
food items
Vegetable Oil
Breakfast items (pancake mix, cereal, oatmeal)
Canned Vegetables
Goya products (beans, tomato sauce, adobo)
Rice, Macaroni & Cheese

Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley Community Food Pantry

Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley’s Community Food Pantry provides supplemental assistance to individuals and families living in the 18104 zip code, regardless of religion. The Community Food Pantry also serves Jewish clients across the Lehigh Valley, with kosher and specialty foods available to meet dietary needs. Every month, they provide food and personal care items to 160 households. Below is a list of needed items that can be dropped off at our 6th Street Solutions Center or Devonshire Branch.

Most Needed Items:

Canned goods
Pasta and Pasta sauce
Peanut butter and Jelly
Personal care products
Paper towels and toilet paper
Dish soap and bar soap
Laundry detergent & dish soap
Deodorant and 
Antiperspirant
ANY non-perishable 
food items
Sugar, flour, oil, baking mixes

Nazareth Area Food Bank

The Nazareth Area Food Bank serves over 150 families residing in the boroughs of Nazareth, Lower and Upper Nazareth Townships, Stockertown, Tatamy, and Bushkill once a month. Clients receive a set of two grocery bags containing non-perishable food items. Now more than 35 years old, the Nazareth Area Food Bank relies entirely on donations of food items and dollars to obtain the food it provides to clients. Below is a list of needed items that can be dropped off at our Nazareth Branch.

Needed Items:

Laundry Detergent 
Pasta and Pasta Sauce
Toilet Paper
Canned Goods
Canned Chicken
and Tuna
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Canned Soup (large and small)
Mac and cheese
Cereal, Oatmeal
Boxed brown or white rice

Project Food Pantry

ProJeCt’s Food Pantry has been a community cornerstone in Northampton County for over 30 years. The pantry aims to reduce food insecurity and increase food knowledge by providing high-quality, nutrient-dense food to low-income, at-risk adults, children, and seniors. They serve over 3,000 Northampton County residents with a 3-4 day supply of food once a month. Below is a list of needed items that can be dropped off at our Bethlehem Township Branch.

Most Needed Items:

Peanut Butter & Jelly
Pasta and Pasta sauce
Canned vegetables, fruit, beans, and soup
Tuna and Chicken
Pancake Mix and syrup
Condiments (mayo, ketchup, mustard)
Rice
Small cups of applesauce
Shelf-stable milk
Small bottles of laundry detergent, dish soap
Paper Towels and Toilet Paper
Shampoo, and Body Wash
Deodorant and 
Antiperspirant

Parkland CARES Food Pantry

Parkland CARES Food Pantry provides food to the Parkland community and surrounding areas. Every month, over 10,000 pounds of food is distributed to over 100 households. The contactless drive-thru distribution is held once a month for families to receive non-perishable food, fresh produce, eggs, meat, and other donated items. Below is a list of needed items that can be dropped off at our Trexlertown Branch or Tilghman Square Branch.

Most Needed Items:

Macaroni & Cheese
Chicken Noodle Soup
Small cans of Tuna
Chef Boyardee products
Cereal
Granola Bars
Canned goods
Snacks