Nov 10, 2015

The holidays are an exciting time. We get to spend time with our families, eat amazing food, and take a couple days off of work. The holidays are the sigh of relief after a long year, but for some they are lonely and not as special. Do you want to help bring the holidays spirit to those who are less fortunate in our community? Before you make your Thanksgiving meal, serve one to someone in need in Allentown, PA.

Allentown Rescue Mission

Pumpkin soup with lentils in a white bowl on textiles

The Mission’s goal is to ensure no one goes hungry on Thanksgiving. You can either donate online to feed Allentown’s homeless, or you can sign up to volunteer through the website. You can gather a group together and help feed homeless men on Thanksgiving.

Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County, Inc.

Visit the Meals on Wheels website to find out how you can sign up to volunteer to assist with feeding more than 400 elderly or disabled citizens in the community. You can donate your time whenever you are available, and it will make a difference to make people right next door.

New Bethany Ministries Meal Center

The Meal Center at the Mollard Hospitality Center in open Monday through Friday. The Center provides people in the community with two meals per day, laundry areas, clothing, address forwarding services, and referral services when needed. Always call before you arrive to volunteer.

There are many more sites in the area where you can volunteer. Check with your local church and the food pantry for a Thanksgiving Day volunteer opportunity. You will be glad you did.