The Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley has received a PPL Electric Utilities donation of $4,500 from its Operation HELP hardship fund to be used towards the HCLV food pantry division of the Community Empowerment Program.

The pantry, located at 520 E. Fourth St., is open to Southside residents from 1 to 3 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month. Proof of residence is required.