Giving Tuesday Food and Supply Drive
We are excited to announce that from November 1st to November 27th, People First will be collecting essential items for food banks and pantries in our area. You can contribute to this incredible cause by dropping off much-needed donations at any branch location. Let's stock up those shelves and ensure no one goes hungry!
Your contributions will be distributed among seven local food banks and pantries that tirelessly work to support families facing food insecurity. Every contribution, big or small, will greatly impact someone's life. Let's spread the word and inspire others to lend a helping hand.
Join us in making 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:
(toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper)
food items.
Groceries PLUS Food Pantry
Groceries PLUS is an emergency food pantry serving the Emmaus community and is hosted by Bethel Bible Fellowship Church. During the month of September, they served 129 households and received 350 pounds of donated food. Below is a list of needed items that can be dropped off at our Devonshire Branch.
Most Needed Items:
(6 packs/box)
Barbeque Sauce
canned peaches
Pancake mix & syrup
food items
(not cream)
None of the following please:
· Food beyond its use by/best by date.
· Large or family-sized items.
· Clothing or household items.
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:
(corn, peas, carrots)
food items
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.
Most Needed Items:
Antiperspirant
food items
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:
peaches, pineapple, applesauce
Bags of noodles
Toilet Paper
Tissues
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:
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.
Most Needed Items:
