Allentown Rescue Mission holds drive to feed homeless men

The Allentown Rescue Mission, 355 Hamilton St., Allentown, will hold its 22nd annual Thanks for Giving Food and Supplies Drive the weekend before Thanksgiving. The Allentown Rescue Mission relies on the event to feed its guests throughout the holidays and to restock its pantry shelves for the upcoming year.

This year there are three opportunities to donate and support homeless men who call the Allentown Rescue Mission home. The Allentown Rescue Mission will accept donations 3-5 p.m. Nov. 18 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19. Mission staff will be available to unload donations.

New this year, the Mission is proud to announce it’s partnering with three Redner’s Market locations to collect donations 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19. The one-stop-shop and drop-off will make donating even more convenient. The participating Redner’s Markets are located at 1201 Airport Road, Allentown; 2180 MacArthur Road, Whitehall; and 2300 Lehigh St., Allentown.

Additionally, several local businesses are sponsoring the Thanks for Giving Drive and will collect donated items at their locations through Nov. 18. For a list of participating businesses and locations and a list of this year’s most needed items, go to www. allentownrescuemission.org/ events/t4g.