610-691-3355 info@neccbethlehem.org

Our Work

Northeast Community Center has been a pillar of the Marvine-Pembroke community for the past 40+ years. In order to assist those in our community, we offer programs for all members of the household regardless of their age.

 

Choice Food Pantry

Our Choice Food Pantry is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30am to 12pm, and every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5:30pm – 7pm.

Hygiene Pantry

Open the 1st Monday of the month from 12pm-2pm.
It is the first of its kind in the area and is available to all residents of Bethlehem. We offer basic hygiene necessities including body wash, toothpaste, shampoo, and deodorant.

 

Summer Camp


Our Annual Summer Camp which is open to children in Bethlehem entering grades 1st-5th. We spend 7 fun-filled weeks continuing their education, swimming twice a week, participating in crafts, sports, science experiments, and going on field trips. 

Family Bingo Night 

To help engage the whole family we offer a Family BINGO Night 9 times a year in which the whole family can come enjoy a free hot meal, play 11 games of BINGO, win fun themed prizes, and enjoy a technology free evening bonding with those they love most.

Thanksgiving and Holiday Distributions

Every year we offer two distributions during the holiday season to those living in Bethlehem Housing Authority. We distribute 200+ Thanksgiving Dinners which include a frozen turkey and a bag of sides. During our Christmas Gift Distribution, we give out thousands of Christmas Gifts to children in need.

Families who accessed NECC food pantry to date in 2026

Gifts distributed through our 2025 Christmas Gift Distribution

invested in Summer Camp Annually

Active Volunteers

What Drives Us

Mission

Our mission is to provide help and hope to the Marvine-Pembroke neighborhood, and surrounding Bethlehem communities, through programs and services uniquely designed to meet their needs.

Vision

A unified community which supports and builds self-reliant and responsible individuals.

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PAULA JOHNSON

Paula Johnson

Executive Director

johnsonp@neccbethlehem.org

Chrisdee Lawyer

Destiny Checo

Program Coordinator

checod@neccbethlehem.org

Board of Directors

Lt. Manuel Rivera

Vice President

David Sommers

Director

Rebecca Flores

Secretary

Deborah Chadbourne

Treasurer

Astrid Diaz Villegas

Director

Dave Escott

Director

Christine Brenner

Director

Eric Fontanez

Director

Michele Fragnito

Director

Mary Colon

Director

Marie Bachman

Director