NORTHERN LEHIGH FOOD BANK
St. John's Lutheran Church supports the Northern Lehigh Food Bank by collecting items for donation. The Food Bank was founded in 1987 and is currently located in Emerald, Pennsylvania. The Food Bank was formed to help families and individuals in our community who need assistance in feeding their family. Please see the information below to learn about current collections and ways to get involved.
CURRENT COLLECTIONS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIES
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Food Bank is looking for volunteers to serve on the first and third Tuesdays each month to help with unloading trucks. Volunteers would need to be able to lift 25 pounds. The time would be 8:30 A.M. for about two to three hours. They ask that volunteers be fully vaccinated. Anyone who would like to help can contact Barbara at the Food Bank at (610) 767-9525.
NOTE FROM THE FOOD BANK
"Thank you for your generosity in buying gifts for two children of the Children’s Christmas Gift Program of the Northern Lehigh Pastoral Association. With your support, this program continues to provide Christmas gifts for children whose families are served by the Northern Lehigh Food Bank. Because of your generosity, 66 children in our community were able to receive gifts this year (2021). Thank you, again, and best wishes to you all for a Merry Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year 2022. "
Sincerely,
Francine Potters
Christmas Gifts Committee
Sincerely,
Francine Potters
Christmas Gifts Committee
PAST COLLECTIONS
2023 SCHOOL SUPPLY COLLECTION
Deadline: Monday, June 19, 2023
This spring and early summer, the Food Bank is collecting school supplies for children in our area. Donations may be brought to church and placed in the baskets in the narthex, or they may be directly donated to the Food Bank.
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Most Needed Supplies:
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Requested School Supplies:
Crayons
Dividers Erasers Pencils Pencil Boxes Pocket Folders Spiral Notebooks |
EASTER STUFFING COLLECTION
Deadline: Thursday, March 9, 2024
Each church in the Northern Lehigh Pastoral Association is given one item to supply for the Northern Lehigh Food Bank Easter meal baskets. Our church’s responsibility is 200 boxes/bags of instant mashed potatoes. Donations for the Easter baskets are needed at church by Thursday, March 9 (basket distribution is Saturday, March 11). There are about 200 food bank families who will receive meals for Easter.
2024 SUMMER KIDS' PACK COLLECTION
Deadline: Sunday, June 9, 2024
The Food Bank is preparing food packs to give to children in need over the summer break. These food packs are intended to help families provide breakfasts and lunches to their children while school is not in session. Our congregation is specifically collecting juice boxes, and single-serving, non-refridgerated jello/pudding packs. Donations may be brought to church and placed in the baskets in the narthex, or they may be directly donated to the Food Bank.
If you are interested in dontating additional items, a complete list of needed items is found below:
If you are interested in dontating additional items, a complete list of needed items is found below:
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Cold Cereal (single serving box)
Cookies (individual packs) Crackers (individual packs) Fruit Cups and Applesauce (single serving) Fruit Rollups and Gummies (individual packs) Granola and Breakfast Bars Instant Oatmeal Packets |
Juice Boxes
Kool Aid packs Mac and Cheese Cups (single serving) Non-Refrigerated Jello or Pudding (single serving) Peanut Butter Ritz Snack Crackers Pop Tarts |
Ramen Noodles
Ravioli or Canned Pasta Rice Krispie Bars (individually wrapped) Snack Bags (chips, pretzels, gold fish crackers) Trail Mix (snack size) Tuna (canned) |
CHRISTMAS GIFTS PROGRAM
Deadline: September 25, 2024
The Northern Lehigh Pastoral Association, Northern Lehigh Food Bank, and Friedens U.C.C. are sponsoring a Christmas Gifts for Children Program. Friedens Church will serve as the coordination and distribution site again this year. Children (up to age 17) will be paired with individuals or organizations who volunteer to shop for Christmas presents for the children. The gift givers are not told the identities of the recipients, only their first names, sizes, special needs, etc., and the clients are not told the names of the donors to protect the privacy of all involved.
Individuals or organizations willing to adopt a child/children for Christmas are asked to complete a participation form (copies available from Sharon in St. John’s church office). The deadline for adopting is Wednesday, September 25.
Thank you for your help with making this a special Christmas for the children of the Northern Lehigh Food Bank.
Individuals or organizations willing to adopt a child/children for Christmas are asked to complete a participation form (copies available from Sharon in St. John’s church office). The deadline for adopting is Wednesday, September 25.
Thank you for your help with making this a special Christmas for the children of the Northern Lehigh Food Bank.
HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION
Date: September 29, 2024
In our annual Harvest Home Celebration, St. John’s is providing needed items for the Northern Lehigh Food Bank. Financial contributions are also welcome. Members are asked to place their gifts in special baskets in the narthex when they arrive at church. Members of the Worship and Music Committee will provide a special harvest display. Join us for this special celebration!
HOLIDAY MASHED POTATO COLLECTIONS
Thanksgiving Deadline: November 14, 2024
Christmas Deadline: December 12, 2024
Each church in the Northern Lehigh Pastoral Association is given one item to supply for the Northern Lehigh Food Bank Thanksgiving and Christmas meal baskets.
Our church’s responsibility is 200 boxes/bags of instant mashed potatoes. Donations for the Thanksgiving baskets are needed at church by Thursday, November 14 (basket distribution is Saturday, November 16). Donations for the Christmas baskets are needed at church by Thursday, December 12 (basket distribution will be on Saturday, December 14). There are about 200 food bank families who will receive meals for Thanksgiving and for Christmas.
You are also invited to donate a turkey or a ham; however, you need to hold it at your home until closer to Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. Please call the Northern Lehigh Food Bank at (610) 767-9525 to schedule a drop-off time.
Our church’s responsibility is 200 boxes/bags of instant mashed potatoes. Donations for the Thanksgiving baskets are needed at church by Thursday, November 14 (basket distribution is Saturday, November 16). Donations for the Christmas baskets are needed at church by Thursday, December 12 (basket distribution will be on Saturday, December 14). There are about 200 food bank families who will receive meals for Thanksgiving and for Christmas.
You are also invited to donate a turkey or a ham; however, you need to hold it at your home until closer to Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. Please call the Northern Lehigh Food Bank at (610) 767-9525 to schedule a drop-off time.
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Telephone(610) 767-6361
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Saint John's Lutheran Church40 2nd Street
Slatington, PA 18080 |
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