Allentown

Two Lehigh Valley organizations will be offering free Christmas meals to the community Dec. 18 and 19.

United Way’s PA 2-1-1 East has compiled the list locations and times area residents can celebrate the holiday season with a hot meal and warm fellowship.

· Dec. 18, 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Allentown YMCA and YWCA, 425 S. 15th St., Allentown. Reservations required (only accepted until capacity is reached).

For more information or to make reservations, call 610-351-9622.

· Dec. 19, noon and 3 p.m., Everlasting Life Ministries at Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, 224 N. Sixth St., Allentown. Donations of turkeys, baked and canned goods, and fresh fruit accepted.

For more information, call 610-776-4009.

For the most up-to-date information, or to sign up to volunteer to help during the holiday season, dial 2-1-1 or visitPA211East.org.