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(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Allentown Rescue Mission is excited to announce its 24th annual Thanks for Giving Food & Supplies Drive, Saturday, November 16th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The event collects non- perishable food items and supplies to benefit the nearly 1,000 men struggling with homelessness who stay at the Mission throughout the year. The Mission relies on the fundraiser to feed guests over the holidays and restock pantry shelves for the upcoming year.
New this year, the Allentown Rescue Mission has partnered with Josh Early Candies for a one-day, drive through drop-off event at both Josh Early Candies locations in Allentown and Bethlehem. For the convenience of its donors, Allentown Rescue Mission staff and volunteers will be on-site to accept physical and monetary donations in the parking lots.
Additionally, the Mission will hold a Meal Match Challenge as part of its Food & Supplies Drive to raise money for nutritious, perishable foods such as fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. All dollars donated to the Challenge between October 16th – November 30th will have double the impact thanks to a group of generous donors. To participate in the Meal Match Challenge, please contact Marlena at 610-740-5500 x325.
For a list of most needed items or to donate online, please visit https://www.allentownrescuemission.org/thanks-for-giving/.
About Josh Early Candies
Josh Early Candies was established in 1904 and has been an Allentown institution since 1945. The fifth- generation family-owned business makes and sells the freshest, highest quality chocolates available from its two locations in the Lehigh Valley, 4640 Tilghman Street, Allentown, and 3620 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem. For more information, please visit https://joshearlycandies.com/.
The Allentown Rescue Mission, a 501c3, 123 bed non-profit homeless shelter has been providing shelter for homeless men since 1900. In addition to emergency shelter services (365 days a year), the Allentown Rescue Mission offers a residential life skills program, and transitional employment on the Clean Team Workforce that’s available for hire to the community. The Clean Team Workforce pays the men above PA state minimum wage– helping them save a nest egg to transition back into the community. In a typical year, the Allentown Rescue Mission provides shelter services for over 946 men per year, and serves over 42,000 meals a year to men in need.
To refer someone to the Allentown Rescue Mission for services or to learn ways you can help make a difference please visit www.allentownrescuemission.org
Information provided to TVL by:
Stefanie Appel
Community Relations
Allentown Rescue Mission
www.allentownrescuemission.org
