Make a Difference

Donate to Caring for Bethlehem

Donate Non-Perishable Foods & Personal-Care Items

Drop Donated Foods at the Bethlehem Food Bank, 21 Main Street South, Bethlehem

Mondays 10:00 - 12:00  //  Fridays 10:00 - 5:00  //  Saturdays 10:00 - 12:00

Donate Perishable Foods

Make an Appointment to donate Perishable Foods or Large Quantities

860.631.3169

Friends@CFBethlehem.org

Donate by Check

Make Checks Payable to: Caring for Bethlehem or to the Name of a Specific Fund

Mail to: Caring for Bethlehem, PO Box 5, Bethlehem, CT 06751

Donate to Prince of Peace Clothing Bank

Provided by The Good Shepherds of Church of the Nativity

Gently Used and Freshly Laundered Clothing and New Underwear & Socks in the package

Leave donations under the roof at the side entrance to the hall at Church of the Nativity. 

Please Note: The Beige Clothing Recycling Building in the parking lot at Church of the Nativity is NOT connected with the Prince of Peace Clothing Bank. All clothing left in that building is recycled by a textile recycling company.

Click to Donate to the Clothing Fund

Used to meet special clothing needs

Caring for Bethlehem

Donations of money to Caring for Bethlehem, Inc. help support local programs that serve those in need in the Bethlehem community. A small portion of donations received helps to cover the minimal operating costs of Caring for Bethlehem. 

The Board of Directors regularly disperses money from the CFB General Fund to where it is needed most. Primarily supporting the Bethlehem Food Bank, the Bethlehem Comfort Closet, the Bethlehem Assistance Fund, and the Bethlehem Fuel Bank, the Directors strive to maximize the impact of all donations.

Bethlehem Food Bank & Comfort Closet

The Bethlehem Food Bank & the Bethlehem Comfort Closet provide food and personal-care items to Bethlehem residents in need. 

Shelves are stocked through donations of money, nonperishable foods, personal-care items, and fresh seasonal produce from the Bethlehem Community Garden as well as through fundraising events and local food drives. 

The volunteer team managing the food bank are committed to providing a range of healthy food options to our most vulnerable families in a manner that respects their privacy and dignity.

As an addition to the Food Bank, the Bethlehem Comfort Closet provides items such as dental care items, soap and shampoo, household cleaning and paper products, feminine and elder hygiene products, and other items necessary for personal care.

Bethlehem Fuel Bank & Bethlehem Assistance Fund

The Bethlehem Fuel Bank provides for emergency fuel assistance and heating system repairs. 

The Bethlehem Assistance Fund provides for basic assistance with small household needs such as window repairs, an overdue electric bill, septic problems, new tires, and much more. 

The Assistance Committee of Caring for Bethlehem receives emergency calls and applications for assistance. Using a set of protocols, guidelines, and vetting procedures developed under the direction of the Board of Directors, this volunteer Committee secures services and allocates funds to assist those in need, making payments directly to approved service providers.

The Assistance Committee also educates clients and directs them to other sources of assistance through local, state, and federal governments as well as other area charitable organizations.

Bethlehem Scholarship Fund

The Bethlehem Scholarship Fund provides educational scholarships for graduating Bethlehem high school seniors.

The Scholarship Committee seeks applications from graduating seniors and distributes financial assistance directly to those who qualify based on need and merit.

Clothing Bank Fund

Donations to the Clothing Bank Fund fund are managed by Caring for Bethlehem and expended as needed in collaboration with the Prince of Peace Clothing Bank to meet special clothing needs.

Funds for the People of Bethlehem Administered by First Church of Bethlehem

Donate to Bethlehem Community Fund to provide assistance for emergency capital expenses.

A credit card processing fee is deducted from each online donation in the amount of 30 cents plus 2.2% per transaction. (For example: 52 cents on a $10 donation. $2.50 on a $100 donation.)

If you wish to donate services or volunteer to assist Caring for Bethlehem or anyone in need in Bethlehem, please contact: Friends@CFBethlehem.org.

Caring for Bethlehem, Inc. is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity organization incorporated in the State of Connecticut.  Donations to Caring for Bethlehem, Inc. are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. 

A small portion of donations to Caring for Bethlehem are used cover the minimal operating costs of the organization. 

The Board of Directors regularly disperses money from the Caring for Bethlehem General Fund to where it is needed most. Primarily supporting the Bethlehem Food Bank, the Bethlehem Comfort Closet, the Bethlehem Assistance Fund, and the Bethlehem Fuel Bank, the Directors strive to maximize the impact of all donations.

Bethlehem Food Bank, Bethlehem Comfort Closet, Bethlehem Fuel Bank, Bethlehem Assistance Fund, and Bethlehem Scholarship Fund are registered trade names of Caring for Bethlehem, Inc. 

Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. Contributions to these programs are distributed to provide assistance for local individuals and families regardless of race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, citizenship, veteran or disability status, or of any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Caring for Bethlehem, Inc. PO Box 5, Bethlehem, CT 06751

Friends@CFBethlehem.org

860.631.3169