Although it often goes unnoticed, food insecurity affects almost 11% of the people in Lehigh and Northampton counties: that’s roughly 73,000 people in our community who don’t have consistent access to healthy, affordable meals! And the health consequences are serious – a lack of fresh food leads to obesity, diabetes, and other diet related conditions. Joseph Marlin of Hellertown is fighting […]
» Read moreMy mother was adept at giving new life to old food; stale bread became croutons, old milk was used for baking, and any leftovers were carefully stored away in Tupperware containers for the next day’s lunch. She made sure we had almost no food waste in our house – and what she was doing wasn’t just thrifty, it was incredibly […]
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Feed the Children is a national organization that exists to end childhood hunger. The organization connects donors, experts, partners, leaders and communities to attack the problem from all angles. Popular volunteer opportunities include food distributions, box brigade, artist program events, and teacher stores. Feed the Children Pennsylvania Distribution Center & Teacher Store 47 S. Commerce Way | Bethlehem, PA […]
» Read moreFor 46 years, Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County has depended upon thousands of volunteers who support us by delivering meals, grocery shopping, assisting at events, helping out in the office, or educating the public about our vital service. Join this remarkable group of people by volunteering your time whenever you are available. Whether you are able to help monthly, […]
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