The Allentown Rotary Foundation has announced $10,000 in donations to four Lehigh Valley nonprofits that are addressing the emergency food crisis affecting the community.

Each organization will receive $2,500 to support their food security initiatives.

The grant recipients are:

• Lehigh Conference of Churches - Daybreak Program

• Star Community Health Center

• Salvation Army Allentown

• Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Pantry

“Food security is not just about sustenance, it is the foundation upon which people build their lives, their health and their futures,” said Rosaria Stoops, Assistant District Governor, Allentown Rotary.

“We recognize that our neighbors cannot reach their full potential, care for their families, or contribute to our community when they are struggling to meet their most basic nutritional needs,” Stoops said.

The grants reflect the Allentown Rotary Foundation’s commitment to making meaningful investments in the community during times of urgent need.

The work of the four organizations to combat food insecurity aligns with the Foundation’s mission to serve the community and create lasting positive change.

“We have witnessed the dedication of these organizations and the critical role they play in ensuring that our neighbors do not go hungry,” Stoops said, adding, “We are honored to support this vital work across multiple fronts in our community.”

The Allentown Rotary Foundation states that it believes that addressing hunger strengthens the resilience of the entire community. The grants will enable the recipient organizations to continue and expand essential food security services during this challenging time.

The Allentown Rotary Foundation is dedicated to serving the local community through strategic investments that create lasting positive change. The Foundation focuses on addressing urgent community needs and supporting organizations that make meaningful differences in the lives of residents.