Northeast Community Center Food Drive

The Northeast Community Center is leading a nonperishable food drive to support local families in need. The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce is serving as a designated drop-off location at 74 W. Broad St., Suite 240. NECC’s Food Pantry is critically low yet continues to provide essential groceries to over 300 local families.

Donations are urgently needed to help meet the growing demand.

• Location: 74 W. Broad Street, Suite 240

• Items Needed: Nonperishable foods, especially 1 lb. bags of rice, pasta, pasta sauce, beans, canned meats, canned vegetables and fruits, cereal, pancake mix, coffee, tea, juices and bottled drinks.

• Download the flyer (PDF)

‘Legacy of Love’ Trellis Ornament Fundraiser

This year’s Citizens’ Christmas City Committee Trellis Initiative, Legacy of Love, will benefit Victory House of Lehigh Valley in honor of its 40 years of service. Victory House provides shelter and hope to men experiencing homelessness and recently opened its first licensed recovery house for women.

The formal trellis dedication will take place during the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Payrow Plaza on Nov. 28 at 5 p.m.

• Cost: $40 per ornament (all proceeds donated)

• Purchase: Bethlehem Christmas City Commemorative Ornament

• Download the flyer (PDF)

Christmas City Village Toy Drive

The Bethlehem Chamber’s Downtown Bethlehem Merchants, in coordination with the Bethlehem Parking Authority, are collecting new, unused toys at Hut #82 in the Sun Inn Courtyard during Christmas City Village.

Drop-off locations can also be found in many of the shops and restaurants in the Historic District. All donations will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem.

• Location: Hut #82, Sun Inn Courtyard, Historic Downtown Bethlehem

• Beneficiary: Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem

• Contact: Evelyn Caron | EvelynC@lehighvalleychamber.org

CAT Holiday Bikes Program

Downtown Bethlehem Merchants are partnering with the Coalition for Appropriate Transportation to showcase and store refurbished bicycles in their shops. These bikes will be gifted to local children and families in need. CAT aims to donate 100 bicycles this season, offering not only transportation but also joy and independence.

• Contact:cat@lvcat.org

Stuff the Bus donations

The Bethlehem Area School District Transportation Department school bus drivers will hold their 5th annual “Stuff the Bus’ campaign from Nov. 28 through Dec. 23. Collection locations are Bethlehem Square/Walmart Parking lot at 3926 Linden Street and near the entrance to Christkindlmarkt at SteelStacks.

Dates: Fri/Sat/Sun Nov. 28, 29th & 30th from 11 a.m. to 3 PM

Sat/Sun Dec. 6 & 7th from 11 a.m. to 3 PM

Sat/Sun December 13th & 14th from 11 a.m. to 3 PM

Sat/Sun Dec. 20 & 21st from 11 a.m. to 3 PM

Mon. Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 PM (Bethlehem Square only).

Tue. Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 PM (Bethlehem Square only)

Collecting new toys for Toys for Tots, nonperishable food items for local food pantries, personal hygiene items, school supplies, new children’s coats and cold weather accessories and cash donations.