FAMILY
ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION
355 W. Hamilton St.
Allentown, PA 18101
1. Amazon, Giant,Wawa, Home Depot gift cards. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
2. Clothing and accessories: work boots, winter boots and gloves, thermals/long underwear, watches, sunglasses, belts, alarm clock radios, wallets, travel coffee mugs.
3. Food: juice, single-serve snacks, coffee, disposable utensils. Contact: Rosaria Stoops at 610-740-5500, ext. 348.
BATH AREA FOOD BANK
206 E. Main St.
Bath, PA 18014
Provides food, clothing and household items to residents of Bath and East Allen and Moore townships.
1. 3- step step stool.
2. Toilet tissue, paper towels, napkins, paper plates.
3. Monetary donations. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Barbara Fischl at 484-597-2105.
CATASAUQUA FOOD BANK
527 Front St.
Catasauqua, PA 18032
Provides food for about 400 people per month in the Catasauqua area.
1. Monetary donations to defray utility costs. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Paper goods (i.e. paper towels, toilet paper) and cleaning supplies. 3. Gift cards to food stores. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Eugenia Emert at 610-264-2018.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN
900 S.Woodward St.
Allentown, PA 18103
Provides compassionate human services to all regardless of age, gender, race, faith or ethnic origin.
1. Disposable baby diapers — size 2 and larger.
2. Gift cards — grocery stores and gas stations. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
3. Lanta bus tickets. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.” Contact: Julie Scheck at 610-4351541.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF METUCHEN
387 S. Main St.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Provides services with dignity and respect to the poor to improve quality of life. 1. Volunteers for the Food Pantry and Thrift Store.
2. Gift cards/monetary donations to purchase groceries for those in need. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
3. In-kind food items to fill the shelves of the food pantry. Contact: Sister M. Michaelita Popovice at 908-859-5447.
COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY (CACLV)
1337 E. Fifth St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Provides food access, housing assistance, energy assistance, neighborhood revitalization, small business assistance, advocacy, and youth empowerment.
1. Joan - Meeting room booking system and desk booking solution. 2. Conference room video confer
encing system; 50-inch TV; VESA TVmount.
3. 35 conference room chairs. Contact: Angelie Criollo at 610-691-5620.
CRIME VICTIMS COUNCIL
801 Hamilton St., Suite 300 Allentown, PA 18101
Helps victims of violent crime and their loved ones by providing counseling, accompaniment, advocacy and prevention education programs.
1. Monetary donations. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
2. Fidget toys.
3. Colored copy paper.
Contact: Rose Miedzwiecki at 610-437-6610.
EAST PENN NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
418 Elm St.
Emmaus, PA 18049
Helps home-insecure families in the East Penn School District with short-term assistance to restore independent living.
Home Depot gift cards for paint and supplies for repairs. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
2. Walmart gift cards for clothing/household items. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
3. Weis gift cards. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.” Contact: Anne Zayaitz at 610-7030100.
FAMILY CONNECTION OF EASTON
723 Coal St.
Easton, PA 18042
Provides family support and parenting, and early childhood and after-school programs.
1. Walmart or Target gift cards. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
2. Diapers (all sizes).
3. One-size fits all kids’ stretchy gloves and kids’socks.
Contact: Carolyn Serva at 610-250-2551, ext. 24075.
FAMILY PROMISE OF LEHIGH VALLEY
1346 W. Hamiton St.
Allentown, PA 18102
Provides short-term shelter, food and case management services for homeless families with children. 1. Pillows and pillowcases.
2. Twin blow up mattresses with pump.
3. Redners or Giant Gift cards to be used to purchase food for the guests. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Steve Kovacs at 610-4375933.
GREATER VALLEY YMCA
1524 W. Linden St., Suite 209 Allentown, PA 18102
We are a nonprofit creating opportunities for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
1. Allentown Branch Warming Station needs, including laundry detergent, coffee, coffee creamer and cups.
2. Youth Program and Edu-Childcare Supplies, including headphones, board games, art supplies and basketball nets and rims.
3. Gift cards to support our programs, including Amazon for our Youth and Adult Meals Programs, etc. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Adrianne Jackson at 610-438-6065.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY
2004 W. Allen St.
Allentown, PA 18104
Helps individuals and families live healthier and more stable lives by providing community social services.
1. Baby wipes.
2. Dog and cat food.
3. Individually wrapped bar soap. Contact: Chelsea Karp at 610-8218722.
JOHN RIVERS MEMORIAL VFW POST 11322
41 Belmont Ave.
Quakertown, PA 18951
1. Gift cards to but food to help Veterans and their families. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
2. Monetary donations. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
3. Lap blankets for Veterans in nursing homes.
Contact: Paul Gerhart Jr. at 267-992-4973.
JONI AND FRIENDS PENNSYLVANIA
19 Jenkins Ave., Suite 100 Lansdale, PA 19446
Advancing Disability Ministry for 40 years. We are changing the church and communities around the world.
1. Amazon gift cards or other monetary donations. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.” 2. Forever stamps. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.” 3. 16- inch by 11-inch by 8-inch
Wire Basket with Handle Gray/ Copper -Threshold. www.target. com/p/16—34-x11—34-x8—34— wire-basket-with-handle-graycopper—-threshold—8482/-/A-53185916
Contact: Corrine Carr at 215-7992304.
LAUNDRY MINISTRY
P.O. Box 115
East Texas, PA 18046 Christ-Centered organization serving the homeless and impoverished providing laundry assistance and access to other resources.
1. Monetary donations: Cash or Checks payable to Asbury UMC, Address: Asbury UMC, Manly Offutt, 1991 Molinaro Drive, Allentown, PA 18104-1232. Please put in the memo: Laundry Ministry. Receipt for tax deduction is available upon request. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
2. Care Items: umbrellas; rain ponchos; trash bags with drawstrings.
3. Laundry supplies: liquid laundry detergent; dryer sheets; color-safe bleach.
Contact: H. Jacqui Howells at 484-891-1060.
LEHIGH VALLEY FAMILIES TOGETHER
928 Union Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18109
Family services and foster care serving families in the Lehigh Valley. 1. Diapers — all sizes.
2. Gift cards for grocery stores or Wawa for food/gas for families. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
3. Winter hats/gloves.
Contact: Allyn Benech at 610-4329420.
LILY’SHOPEFOUNDATION
1148 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Lower Level
Allentown, PA 18103
Provides resources, aid and hope to families with premature babies.
1. Gas or retail gift cards. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
2. Preemie or newborn diapers.
3. Preemie or newborn clothing. Contact: Jennifer Driscoll at 267-776-4673.
THENEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
Formerly St. Luke’s Neighborhood
PROJECTOFEASTON
320 Ferry St.
Easton, PA 18042
Provides adult education, family literacy, school-based programming, and emergency support.
1. Grocery store gift cards. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
2. Diapers size 3, 4 and 5.
3. Case of baby wipes.
Contact: Jamie Rzeszowski at 610-258-4361.
RESTORATIONLIFECENTER
546 W. Hamilton St.
Allentown, PA 18101
Provides programs and services for young and adult women assisting them in discovering their value, self-worth, and life purpose, and to find inner healing.
1. Cricut Explore air 2 - to use for making crafts for re-sale, which will generate a steady source of revenue for the services we provide.
2. Automatic desktop scanner compatible to Mac (Black).
3. Printer table with extra storage space (black).
Contact: Ruth Alpha at 610-5546891.
RIPPLECOMMUNITYINC.
1335 W. Linden St.
Allentown, PA 18102
RCI involves two parts, a Community Building Center which is open to all in Allentown and RCI Village a sustainable housing project for our marginalized community.
1. 1. Plastic carpet floor protectors for our carpeted Community Building Center in the winter.
2. Ground coffee for our Community Building Center.
3. WAWAGift Cards in $10 increments. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Grace Newswanger at 484-240-1231.
ST.LUKE’S PARISH NURSING/COMMUNITY OUTREACH
421 W. Chew St., Third Floor Allentown, PA 18102
Our group works in the community with primarily homeless clients with varying needs.
1. Reading glasses.
2. Long underwear.
3. Hand / foot warmers.
Contact: Deborah Bartholomew at 610-871-5888.
THESALVATIONARMY
144 N. Eighth St.
Allentown, PA 18101
Provides food via a pantry, hot meals, shelter, assistance with utility bills, clothing, coats and toys.
1. Two large refrigerators and one freezer to store items such as eggs, and meats for use in the distribution of food to families in need.
2. Alarge electric leaf blower to remove debris and clean the public spaces around the building including the parking lot.
3. An electric trimmer to trim grassy area during outside building maintenance.
Contact: Deidre Govan at
THESALVATIONARMY
521 Pembroke Road
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Provides emergency assistance for food, clothing, utilities and other needs for Bethlehem and Hellertown residents.
1. Gift cards for children over 12. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
2. Winter hats, gloves and scarves for children and adults. Please mark bag“Be an Angel donation.” 3. Turkeys, chickens, hams and other food items for Christmas dinner. Please mark bag or box“Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Sallie Weaver at 610-8674681.
THESALVATIONARMY OFTHESLATEBELT
301 West Main St.
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
Provides financial, social service, and food pantry assistance in the community of the Slate Belt.
1. Staples gift card for office supplies. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
2. Small chest freezer.
3. Six-month cleaning service for the building.
Contact: Captain Barbara Cure at 610-863-6677.
SAUCONVALLEY COMMUNITYCENTER
323 Northampton St. Hellertown, PA 18055
Offers child care, senior activities, community resources and outreach, family activities, community promotion and connections.
1. Acanopy for the outdoor play areas. We have no shade on the outside play area and it gets very hot in the afternoons.
2. Laptop computers for the office and for classrooms. The center has very old and slow computers. We have no laptops in classrooms for teachers.
Contact: Roberta Blackwell at 610-838-0722.
SIXTHSTREETSHELTER
219 N. Sixth St.
Allentown, PA 18102
Provides housing for homeless families and food to the community through our food pantry.
1. Cleaning products: mops, brooms, floor cleaners.
2. Giftcards: gas, Walmart, Target. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
3. Bedding: New quilts, blankets, sheets (twin), pillows.
Contact: Kristine Blasco at 610-435-1490.
STEPHEN’SPLACE
729 Ridge St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Halfway house for adult male nonviolent offenders coming out of prison with a history of substance abuse.
1. Canon (245, 246) and HP(962 or 962XL) printer cartridges.
2. Toilet paper, paper towels.
3. Bath towels and washcloths. Contact: Sherman Myers at 610-861-7677.
THIRDSTREETALLIANCE FORWOMEN&CHILDREN
41 N. Third St.
Easton, PA 18042
Provides a homeless services program, accredited child care and a compassionate adult day program.
1. Cleaning supplies: disinfectant, wipes, etc.
2. Gift cards to Wal-Mart, Target, Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes, Staples. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
3. Visit our Amazon Wish List at thirdstreetalliance.org/wish-lists. Contact: Beth Archer at 610-2586271.
TURNINGPOINT OFLEHIGHVALLEY
444 E. Susquehanna St.
Allentown, PA 18103
Provides inclusive empowerment services to ALL survivors of domestic and intimate partner abuse in the Lehigh Valley.
1. Gift cards, $25 or $50, to: Giant Food, Target, Walmart, Wawa, Weis Markets, Visa. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
2. New clothing and shoes, all sizes of women, men, girls, boys, unisex: pajamas, sweatshirts, sweatpants, leggings, long sleeve shirts, slippers, sneakers.
3. New twin-size bedding: warm blankets, comforters, and pillows. Contact: Andrea Search at 610-797-0530, ext. 229.
VICTORYHOUSE OFLEHIGHVALLEY
314 Fillmore St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Provides homeless veterans and local homeless men with food, shelter, transitional housing and supportive services.
1. Hats, gloves and winter items for working outside.
2. Snow shovels or gift cards to purchase them. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.” 3. Gift cards to Walmart to purchase work boots and coats for homeless men. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.” Contact: Moises Ayala Jr. at 610-691-3373.
VISIONSOFEAGLES
P.O. Box 231
Nazareth, PA 18064
Helps with food, clothing, heat, transportation, medical and utility bills and rent.
1. Monetary donations. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
2. First-class stamps or 34-cent postcard stamps. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
3. Gift cards. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Leona Russoli at 484-264-7505.
YWCAOFBETHLEHEM
3895 Adler Place, Building A, Suite 180
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Supports, serves and educates children, women and seniors through justice, economic empowerment, and health/safety programs.
1. Christmas gifts for 20 seniors: soft lap blankets, fuzzy socks, holiday gift bags, candy, toiletries, word puzzle books, pens, ornaments, snack-size chip bags.
2. Children’s books for Black and Women’s History Months:“Little Leaders”by Vashti Harrison, “Women in Science”by Rachel Ignotfsky, and“She Persisted”by Chelsea Clinton.
3. Prizes for girls golf participants: new golf balls, youth visors/hats, reusable water bottles, small plush toys.
Contact: Denise Pierson-Balik at 610-867-4669.
ZION’SREFORMEDUCC JUBILEEBREAKFAST
620 W. Hamilton St.
Allentown, PA 18101
Serves breakfast to the homeless and working poor Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; November through April.
1. Volunteers to help with breakfast: cooking, serving, set-up, clean-up and picking up food.
2. Food donations; i.e. breakfast food, coffee, tea, juice, sugar, granola bars; paper products; i.e. napkins, paper towels, toilet paper. 3. Monetary donations, grocery store gift cards of any size. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Debbie Baldree at 610-435-2412.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OFALLENTOWN
720 N. Sixth St.
Allentown, PA 18102
1. Fifty Holiday Camp Scholarships of $42 to attend an all-day Holiday Camp Dec. 28-30. Please mark envelope“Be an Angel donation.”
2. Fifty headphones/earbuds compatible with Chromebooks and iPads) and Dry Erase 9-inch by 12-inch lap boards with markers/ erasers for virtual classes.
3. One hundred new children’s and/or family board games such as Connect Four, Trouble, Guess Who, Scrabble, Monopoly, Operation, Checkers, Twister, Uno, Go Fish, Battleship, Chess, Yahtzee, etc. Contact: Deb Fries-Jackson at 610-432-9944.
THE CARING PLACE
931 W. Hamilton St.
Allentown, PA 18101
Offers tutoring, mentoring, food bank, entrepreneurial services and a safe place for youth, ages 6-18.
1. Office supplies.
2. Monetary donation for operations. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
3. Copier.
Contact: Mary Ellen Griffin at 610-435-5683.