Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania

The fight against food insecurity is as important right now as ever. Explore how you can provide nourishment this holiday season: https://lnkd.in/gTYnUXvD #SecondHarvestFoodBank

When you #FeedTheFund, you’ll help change the story for local families facing food insecurity. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gb9me6zz #SecondHarvestFoodBank

REGISTRATION CLOSING!? Join us for Community Action Lehigh Valley's 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting. https://lnkd.in/eR252kUv We're excited to celebrate six decades of dedicated service and community impact. This year, we’ll be spotlighting our neighborhood revitalization programs, showcasing how they encourage youth engagement, drive economic success, and enhance community pride. At Community Action, our programs are deeply interconnected and integral to building a stronger, more cohesive community. Together, we are stronger. Together, we make a difference. In community, we find unity. We’re excited to introduce our distinguished speakers and community partners, whose dedication to neighborhood revitalization exemplifies this year’s theme: -Andy Po – Owner of Homebase610 Skateshop in Bethlehem -Sandee Kennedy – Business Services Relationship Manager at Fidelity Bank and Slate Belt Rising Advisory Board Member -Sgt. John Leonard – Allentown Police Department -Dawn Godshall – Executive Director, Community Action Lehigh Valley Tickets are $60 per guest and include lunch. Registration closes November 6th: https://lnkd.in/exhGPyzH

We had an incredible day at Second Harvest Food Bank with Congresswoman Susan (Ellis) Wild and Representative Jim Clyburn! Alongside our Volunteer Coordinator, Amour Inman, we sorted and packed pantry boxes filled with recent food donations to support families across the region. We also wrote thoughtful notes to be included in the boxes, adding a personal touch for families when they open them around the holidays. ?? Thank you both for visiting and demonstrating your commitment to food access and nutrition here in the Lehigh Valley and beyond!

With fall in full swing, we’re preparing to meet the growing needs of our neighbors facing food insecurity during the holidays. But we need your help to do this important work. Give today at this link: https://lnkd.in/dJvsBPbP #SecondHarvestFoodBank

Read all about our cocktail of the month, the Applejack Cider, benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania! https://bit.ly/3Ylauyx

?? Help Second Harvest Food Bank win a $10,000 community grant with just a click! Second Harvest Food Bank has been selected to participate in Thrivent’s The Big Give Back. Your vote can help us receive a $10,000 community grant from the Thrivent Member Network Mid-Atlantic Region. ? ?? Simply click here to vote: bit.ly/TheBIGGiveBack Voting will be open from October 13th - 19th. *The Big Give Back voting will be available from 12:00am Sunday, October 13, 2024 through Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:59pm. One vote per person per email address during the voting period. No products will be sold. For additional disclosures, see Thrivent.com/social.?

It takes all of us create equitable access to nutritious food in the Lehigh Valley. Learn more about how you can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/d3TURfpr #SecondHarvestFoodBank

We're excited to share that the USDA has announced $1 billion in new funding for emergency food assistance through the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)! This includes $500 million for additional food purchases through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and $500 million for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA).??This critical funding is a direct result of the relentless advocacy by Feeding America network members. This support comes at a crucial time, as food banks across the country continue to face increased demand and ongoing challenges in Congress with the farm bill. ?? However, we know that more support is needed. Additional funding for TEFAP and a more sustainable funding stream for LFPA are vital to meeting the needs of our neighbors. Second Harvest Food Bank and Feeding America will keep advocating for a strong farm bill and for the resources necessary to support those affected by Hurricane Helene and ongoing supply chain issues in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). Together, we can help ensure no one goes hungry! ???

Despite the humid weather, we are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for our Take Action Against Hunger event at Black River Farms in honor of #HungerActionMonth. It was a fantastic evening filled with trivia, wine, tasty treats from Butterhead Kitchen, and even some grape harvesting! A HUGE thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with both familiar faces and new supporters. Together, we raised approximately $15,000 to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank's programs. We also extend our thanks to the elected officials who showed their support, including representatives from the offices of Senator Bob Casey, Representative Joshua Siegel, Senator Jarrett Coleman, Representative Zach Mako, and more!