ALLENTOWN AREA ECUMENICAL FOOD BANK
417 N. 14th St.
Allentown, PA 18102
Provide groceries to the food insecure of Lehigh County. Serves 7,800+ people, 2,000+ families, monthly.
1. Volunteers needed Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon sign up for one-time, once per week or month etc. Help unload truck Wednesday 8:30-11 a.m.
2. Healthy boxed cereal, not club size please, i.e. Cheerios, Kashi, Grape Nuts, Shredded Wheat, oatmeal. Canned goods especially fruit packed in juice.
3. Gift cards to Giant, Wegmans, or Weis. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Anne Egan at 610-821-1332.
ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION
355 W. Hamilton St.
Allentown, PA 18101
Rescues, rehabilitates, and restores homeless men by providing emergency assistance, faith-based life-skills classes
and a workforce re-entry program.
1. Gift cards: Amazon, Giant, Home Depot, Redners, Walmart, Wegmans, Visa. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Clothing and accessories: boxer briefs L-XXXL, winter boots, winter gloves, thermals/long underwear, wallets, watches, alarm clock radios.
3. Food and kitchen supplies: coffee,
cases of bottled water, instant potatoes, cereal, paper bowls, paper plates, disposable coffee cups, plastic forks and spoons. Contact: Stefanie Appel at 610-7405500, ext. 349.
CATASAUQUA FOOD BANK
527 Front St.
Catasauqua, PA 18032
Provides food for about 400 people per month in the Catasauqua area.
1. Gift cards to various grocery stores. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Paper towels and toilet paper.
3. Volunteers for pickups of donated items.
Contact: Eugenia Emert at 610-2648366.
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.
Contact: Julie Scheck at 610-435
-1541.
CAY GALGON LIFE HOUSE 714 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018
Prepares pregnant women and mothers of infants for a life of self-reliance.
1. Baby products: baby wash, diaper cream, wipes, diapers (Newborn — size 6), bottles, pacifiers, teething rings, formula, onesies, sleepers, clothing, (Preemie to 3T).
2. Feminine products: body wash, body lotion, deodorant, 2-n-1 shampoo/
conditioner, razors, shaving cream, hairbrushes, combs, underwear SM-XXL, socks.
3. Household items: small kitchen appliances and utensils, pots and pans, food storage containers, cleaning supplies,
kitchen and bath towels, twin-size sheet sets, fleece blankets, twin-size bed covers.
Contact: Paula Albanese at 610-8679546.
CRIME VICTIMS COUNCIL
2132 S. 12th St.
Allentown, PA 18103
Helps victims of violent crime and their loved ones by providing counseling, accompaniment, advocacy and prevention education programs.
1. Wawa gift cards. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Journals for clients.
3. Fidget toys.
Contact: Kelsey Singer at 610-437-6610, ext. 328.
EAST PENN NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
P.O. Box 508
Emmaus, PA 18049
Provide home-insecure families with children in East Penn SD short-term assistance to support independent living.
1. Walmart gift cards for food and personal items. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Home Depot gift cards for home repairs. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
3. Grocery store gift cards. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.” Contact: Anne Zayaitz at 610-703-0100.
EVERLASTING LIFE MINISTRIES FOOD PANTRY
224 N. Sixth St.
Allentown, PA 18102
Distributes groceries, clothing and meals to homeless and low-income people.
1. Canned and dry goods, paper grocery bags.
2. Pick-up truck for local food pick ups.
3. Gas cards to fill our big truck for pickups. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Michele Al-Kahl at 610-7764009.
EVERLASTING LIFE MINISTRIES HOLIDAY DINNERS
224 N. Sixth St.
Allentown, PA 18102
1. Canned goods: corn, gravy, potato flakes, cranberry sauce, peas, green beans.
2. Gift cards to local grocery stores. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
3. Large paper bags with handles. Contact: Michele Al-Khal at 610-7764009.
FAMILY CONNECTION OF EASTON 723 Coal St. Easton, PA 18042
Provides family support and parenting, and early childhood and after-school programs.
Contact: Carolyn Serva at 610-250-2551, ext. 24075.
FAMILY PROMISE OF LEHIGH VALLEY
1346 W. Hamilton St. Allentown, PA 18102
Provides food and shelter to children and families experiencing homelessness in the Lehigh Valley through community partners, congregations and volunteers. 1. Grocery store and gas gift cards. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Pillows.
3. Self-inflating twin air mattresses. Contact: Roslyn Kuba at 610-351-1368.
GREATER VALLEY YMCA
2132 S. 12th St., Suite 201
Allentown, PA 18103
We are a nonprofit creating opportunities for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
1. Allentown Branch Warming Station needs, including laundry detergent, paper plates and cups, food items, personal hygiene items, etc.
2. Youth Program and Child Care supplies, including board games, art supplies and sports equipment.
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 610-4386065.
HISPANIC CENTER LEHIGH VALLEY 520 E. Fourth St. Bethlehem, PA 18015
Provides a senior center, food pantry program and social service program. 1. 10-foot pre-lit Christmas tree.
2. Large bluetooth speaker and microphone.
3. Travel cart with wheels
Contact: Lizzette Melendez at 610-8687800.
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. Dog and cat food.
2. Feminine hygiene products.
3. Full-size shampoo and conditioner. Contact: Chelsea Karp at 610-821-8722.
JOHN RIVERS MEMORIAL VFW POST 11322 41 Belmont Ave. Quakertown, PA 18951
1. Monetary donation to help veterans and our food pantry. Please mark envelope
“Be an Angel donation.”
2. Gas, grocery and retail store gift cards to support veterans when needed.
Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
3. Lap blankets for nursing home veterans.
Contact: Paul Gerhart Jr. at 267-9924973.
JONI AND FRIENDS PENNSYLVANIA
19 Jenkins Ave., Suite 100
Lansdale, PA 19446
Communicates the Gospel and gives practical help to people living with disability.
1. Amazon, Giant, Walmart and Target gift cards. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Stamps. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Jamie Owings at 215-660-4181.
LAUNDRY MINISTRY P.O. Box 144 East Texas, PA 18046-0144
Christ-Centered organization serving the homeless and impoverished providing laundry assistance and access to other resources.
1. Monetary donations. Make checks payable to: Asbury UMC. Please put in Memo: Laundry Ministry. Mail to: Laundry on Linden Ministry, P.O. Box 144, East Texas, PA 18046-0144. Receipt for tax deduction available upon request. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Care items: collapsible/folding utility carts/wagons, umbrellas, rain ponchos, large tarps.
3. Laundry supplies: liquid detergent, dryer sheets, color-safe bleach, drawstring laundry bags or trash bags. Contact: H. Jacqui Howells at 484-8911060.
LEHIGH CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES
457 W. Allen St.
Allentown, PA 18102
Provides a soup kitchen, drop-in center, housing services, outreach team and support services.
1. 12-passenger van.
2. Stackable washer and dryer.
3. Tents.
Contact: Christopher Moran at 610-4336421, ext. 6113.
LEHIGH VALLEY FAMILIES TOGETHER
928 Union Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18109
Family services and foster care serving families in the Lehigh Valley.
1. Diapers of all sizes.
2. Similac or Enfamil baby formula.
3. Gas or Wawa, Weis or Aldi’s gift cards. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Allyn Benech at 610-432-9420.
LILY’S HOPE FOUNDATION 6801 Tilghman St., #111
Allentown, PA 18106
Provides resources, aid and hope to families with premature babies.
1. Gas or retail store gift cards. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Preemie or newborn clothing.
3. Preemie or newborn diapers.
Contact: Jennifer Driscoll at 267-7764673.
MAMMYS ANGELS
504 Hayes St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
A holiday gifting program for people experiencing financial or health hardship.
1. Gift cards - department or grocery store. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Bikes for middle school age children.
3. Bedding sets - twin or queen.
Contact: Betty Killo at 484-554-3181.
MARVINE FAMILY CENTER — PARENTS AS TEACHERS
1425 Livingston St.
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Helps parents understand child development and connects them to resources to make the best choices for their families.
1. New baby/toddlers winter coats, sizes: Newborn — 5T.
2. Baby items: wipes, shampoo, soap, etc. Diaper sizes 1, 2’ 3 and 4.
3. Gifts cards for families’ incentives: Walmart, Dollar Tree, Giant, etc. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.” Contact: Lissette Maldonado at 610-849-9345, ext. 16811.
MEALS ON WHEELS OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY
1302 N. Sherman St.
Allentown, PA 18109
Provides grocery shopping and daily hot and cold meals to homebound seniors and people with disabilities who are unable to prepare their own food.
1. Giant gift cards. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Walmart gift cards. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Dina Kovats-Bernat Shelly at 610-691-1030.
MOORE TOWNSHIP ASSOCIATION FOR FAMILIES IN NEED
P.O. Box 217
Bath, PA 18014
Provides assistance to Moore Township families with acute financial needs and refer them to other agencies that provide services.
1. Monetary donation. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Clothing, toys and diapers. Walmart, Target and Giant gift cards. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
3. Moore Township residents to volunteer on the board.
Contact: Jennifer Granda at 610-7517884.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
Formerly St. Luke’s Neighborhood Center 344 N. Seventh St.
Allentown, PA 18102
Serves over 100 youth ages 4-18 with programming including a four-yearold program, elementary and teens programs, and summer programming. The guiding principles of all its youth programming are to: provide a safe atmosphere, promote positive life choices, and promote and strengthen community relationships.
1. Orange round table.
2. Smart TV — 55-60-inch.
3. Ellison Die-cuts, The Alphabets, Capital and Lower-Case Letters.
Contact: Karen Berard at 610-434-5799.
NEW BETHANY MINISTRIES
333 W. Fourth St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry, transitional housing, permanent housing, rental assistance, wraparound services.
1. Toiletries: men’s and women’s deodorant; travel-size shampoo.
2. Cotton underwear: men’s size L and XL; women’s size 6-7.
3. Winter camping supplies: sleeping bags
rated at least -20° or -40° F; heavy blankets; double-walled tents.
Contact: Jenny Ramos at 610-691-5602.
NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER 1161 Fritz Drive Bethlehem, PA 18017
Offers food pantry, after-school homework club, summer camp, senior citizen program and various item distributions.
1. Monetary donations to help purchase food for food pantry and youth programs. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Diapers and Pull-Ups in sizes 3 through 6 and baby wipes.
3. Men’s and women’s personal hygiene products such as shampoo, soap, body wash, toothpaste, deodorant, etc. Contact: Paula Johnson at 610-6913355.
PARISH NURSING OF ST. LUKE’S
Sacred Heart Campus
421 W. Chew St., Third Floor
Allentown, PA 18102
Our group works in the community with primarily homeless clients with varying needs.
1. Tarps: used over and often, winter tents for those who live outside.
2. Boots: all-weather boots or even slipons are used by our clients who spend most of their time outdoors.
3. Umbrellas: can be used to keep intense
sun off the head and, of course, the rain and snow from saturating our clients. Contact: Deb Bartholomew at 484-6581525.
PARKLAND C.A.R.E.S. FOOD PANTRY
5074 Kernsville Road Unit #4
Orefield, PA 18069
Strives to feed those suffering with hunger with monthly drive-thru food distributions.
1. Weis gift cards. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Wegman’s gift cards. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
3. Giant gift cards. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Katrina Sundstrom at 484-7071133.
PERFECT FIT FOR WORKING WOMEN
A YWCA Allentown Program
609 W. Hamilton St., LL 220
Allentown, PA 18101
For more than 20 years the Perfect Fit has empowered women, ensuring that women returning to work have the clothing, skills, and confidence to build careers for a lifetime of success.
1. New or gently used women’s sneakers. 2. New or gently used scrubs and/or donations to purchase scrubs. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
3. New make-up including: foundation, mascara, blush, eye shadow, lipstick, etc. Contact: Carol Powers at 610-871-5060.
PROJECT HOPE OF EASTON
P.O. Box 3785
Easton, PA 18045
Provides annual holiday event, food, clothing and gifts for those in need.
1. Monetary donations, check or PayPal. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Gift cards. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Steve Sterner at 610-360-9739.
RESTORATION LIFE CENTER 546 W. Hamilton St. Allentown, PA 18102
Provides programs and services for young and adult women in need of inner healing assisting them to discover their value, self-worth, and life-purpose. We do this through healing small groups, creative art workshops, and by providing a safe environment to build healthy community relationships. 1. Cricut Easy Press Mini with Heat Transfer Vinyl Rolls/Black and White.
2. Cricut Easy Press 2 Heat Press Machine, 12-inches by 10-inches.
3. Craft table that includes wall mounted peg boards with trays.
Contact: Ruth Alpha at 610-554-6891.
RIPPLE COMMUNITY INC.
1335 W. Linden St.
Allentown, PA 18102
Serves the community through our day center, service hub, and permanent housing programs.
1. Gas powered pressure washer.
2. Industrial carpet cleaner/shampooer. 3. High-velocity drum fan.
Contact: Sherri Binder at 484-240-1231.
THE SALVATION ARMY
144 N. Eighth St.
Allentown, PA 18101
Provides food, clothing and shelter for individuals and families in need in Allentown. 1. Large new refrigerators in pantry to store fresh food items for biweekly distribution to individuals and families.
2. Kidney-shaped classroom tables to offer guided reading and math work stations in small groups for after-school kids.
3. Large chrome shelving units to improve storage and functionality of toys, books, arts/crafts, and other items in afterschool programs.
Contact: Deidre Govan at 610-432-0129.
THE SALVATION ARMY
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 610-867-4681.
SAUCON VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
323 Northampton St.
Hellertown, PA 18055
Offers child care for ages 18 months through fifth grade.
Contact: Roberta Blackwell at 610-8380722.
SIXTH STREET SHELTER 219 N. Sixth St. Allentown, PA 18102
Assists families currently experiencing homelessness secure safe housing through family-centred services, in-house programming, and referrals to community resources while advocating that affordable housing is a human right.
1. Gorilla cart.
2. 38 x 76 x 7.25-inch foam encased innerspring, 210 Denier Nylon Inverted Seam Cover Navy Blue, Bed Bug Resistant, fluid resistant, dual comfort MAT-C-3876-EnB from institutionalbedz.com. 3. 12-foot Gravity Roller Conveyor. Light weight if possible.
Contact: Robbie Matthews at 610-4351490.
STEPHEN’S PLACE
729 Ridge St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Halfway house for adult male nonviolent offenders coming out of prison with a history of substance abuse.
1. Bath towels and wash cloths.
2. Bed sheet sets for twin beds.
3. Comforters for twin beds.
Contact: Sherman Myers at 610-8617677.
THIRD STREET ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN
41 N. Third St.
Easton, PA 18042
Provides a homeless services program and an accredited early childhood education program.
1. Cleaning supplies: floor cleaner, disinfectant spray, paper towels, cleaning wipes, etc.
2. Gift cards to Walmart, Target, Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes and Staples. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
3. Visit our Amazon Wish Lists at thirdstreetalliance.org/wish-lists. Please mark gift note with your name and “Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Zenayda Alicea at 610-2586271.
TURNING POINT OF LEHIGH VALLEY 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: Walmart, Target, Amazon, Wawa, Giant Foods, Weis Markets, Visa. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Baby wipes, diapers sizes: Newborn, 4, 5, 6, Pull Ups (2T-3T, 3T-4T, 4T-5T), new clothing/pajamas for infants and toddlers all sizes.
3. New twin-size bedding: comforters, sheet sets, blankets, and standard size bed pillows.
Contact: Andrea Search at 610-7970530, Ext. 229.
VICTORY HOUSE OF LEHIGH VALLEY 314 Fillmore St. Bethlehem, PA 18015
Provides homeless veterans and local homeless men with food, shelter, transitional housing and supportive services.
1. Hats and gloves.
2. Umbrellas.
3. Winter items for working outside: vase layers, long underwear and shirts. Contact: Moises Ayala Jr. at 610-6913373, ext. 318.
VISIONS OF EAGLES P.O. Box 231 Nazareth, PA 18064
Helps with food, clothing, heat, transportation, medical and utility bills and rent.
1. Monetary donations to provide funds for rent, utilities, oil, etc. for families in need in the Nazareth Area School District. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
2. Post card stamps to defray administrative mailing costs. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
3. Grocery or department store gift cards to assist families or individuals in the Nazareth Area School District who are struggling from a financial crisis. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.” Contact: Leona Russoli at 484-2647505.
YWCA BETHLEHEM
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. Industrial shelving for storage spaces. 2. Paper shredder, medium-/heavy-duty. 3. Bankers boxes.
Contact: Amanda Rae Lewis at 610-8674669.
ZION’S REFORMED UCC JUBILEE BREAKFAST
520 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.
2. Coffee, tea, juice, sugar, granola bars, napkins.
3. Monetary donations, grocery store gift cards of any size. Please mark envelope “Be an Angel donation.”
Contact: Debbie Baldree at 610-4352412.