COVID-19 Pandemic UPDATE
Northeast Community Center remains committed to being a food resource for our Bethlehem communities.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 5, 2021
FOOD PANTRY
Northeast Community Center’s Food Pantry will resume its normal operating hours as the following:
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS | 9:30am – 12:00pm
SECOND WEDNESDAY EVENING OF EACH MONTH | 5:30pm – 7:00pm
We are continuing to serve clients who live in zip codes 18017 and 18020 once per month per SHFB regulations. Until further notice, we will continue to follow CDC regulations, social distancing guidelines, and require clients to wait outside and wear a mask. Please be prepared to sign a self-declaration form when visiting our pantry.
For assistance in Spanish, please call our office at (610) 691-3355.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
The majority of our youth programming has been paused due to COVID-19; however, we are planning a modified Outdoor Summer Camp program for this summer. Registration is limited to 48 campers and begins on Tuesday, April 6th. Please call Program Director Jackie Jimenez at 610-691-3355 for more information.
——————————————————————————————————————————————————–
FOR DONORS
If you are interested in supporting our mission and continue helping us meet the needs of our community, there are several ways you can help:
AMAZON WISHLIST: We have compiled a list of pantry items and safety items we are in need of at our agency. Please view our list by clicking HERE.
MONETARY DONATIONS: Any monetary donation, large or small, will help us provide important programs and services throughout the duration of the pandemic to residents of the Marvine-Pembroke community and other Bethlehem neighborhoods.
FOOD DONATIONS: As we continue to operate our food pantry, we are always grateful for food and hygiene product donations. These items include nonperishable items such as carbs (pasta, rice, boxed/bagged mashed potatoes), canned vegetables, canned fruit, breakfast items (pancakes, oatmeal, cereal), meals-in-a-can (soup, ravioli, tuna), and hygiene products (toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, hand soap, lotion, etc). Please call us if you are interested in donating so that we can schedule a drop-off/pick-up time that is most convenient for you.