Food Assistance
Meal Distribution and Food Pantries
BASD Meal Distribution Sites and Menus:
https://www.basdschools.org/dining
Plan de distribución de comidas Español
Los sitios de distribución de comidas y los menús se pueden encontrar en: https://www.basdschools.org/dining
Sheetz - Free kids meals
Kidz Meal Bagz is a program providing free meals to help children and families in need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meals will be available all day, at all 600 Sheetz locations, starting Thursday, April 16th and will include a turkey sandwich, chips and a drink.
Families interested in taking advantage of the free Kidz Meal Bagz program should go to a Sheetz location and ask an employee at the register for a meal. Families will be offered one bag per child. Meals will be available daily while supplies last.
https://www.sheetz.com/news/kidzmeals
Find a Food Pantry Near You: http://shfblv.org/find-a-food-pantry/
List of Food Pantries In Bethlehem:
Central Moravian Food Pantry: 73 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 610-866-5661; appointment preferred (open 11:30am to 1:30pm April 30, May 7, 21, 28 and 9:00am to 12:00pm May 15 and 16)
Lehigh Valley Church of Christ: 3400 Brodhead Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020, 610-691-1116; by appointment only
Northeast Ministry: 1161 Fritz Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18016, 610-691-3355; Tuesdays - Thursdays, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Bethlehem Salvation Army: 521 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018, 610-867-4681; 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; proof of address required; does not service South Side Bethlehem; by appointment only
New Bethany Ministries: 337 Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem, PA. 18015, 610-691-5602, extension 210 or 220; Monday through Friday, 10:30 am - 11:30 am and 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (only brown bag/curbside lunch pick up)
West Bethlehem Food Bank: 514 3rd Avenue, Bethlehem, PA, 610-865-8216
Greater Valley YMCA Meal Distribution Sites: https://www.gv-ymca.org/YMCA%20Feeding%20Programs
Applying for SNAP Benefits (Food Stamps)
How-To Video (English): https://www.canva.com/design/DAD5t9_9yS8/70oCmPBe0ji5fXDAsLl-JQ/view
How-To Video (Spanish): https://www.canva.com/design/DAD5_vrSLOo/ascGrVvN_7ucZkgtcRln1w/view
Applying for WIC (Women Infants Children)
Find out if you are eligible and learn how to apply: https://www.pawic.com/default.aspx