Order Ahead
Online Ordering for the Bethlehem Food Bank
The Bethlehem Food Bank serves the people of Bethlehem, Connecticut.
Food orders may be placed online by 12:00 noon each Thursday
for pick up on Friday (3:00 - 5:00),
Saturday (10:00 - 12:00),
or Monday (10:00 - 12:00).
Note: See calendar for actual schedule --->
Note: Account or Invitation or Authorization Code Required (See below.)
Welcome to OrderAhead
When to Order
Order Weekly Before 12:00 Noon on Thursday
for Pickup on
Friday (3:00 - 5:00)
Saturday (10:00 - 12:00)
Monday (10:00 - 12:00)
Orders may be placed beginning on the previous Friday.
for example
I want to pick up my groceries on Saturday the 15th.
I can place my order anytime between Friday the 7th and 12:00 noon on Thursday the 13th.
What If...
What if I placed an order for Friday but I can't make it?
You may pick it up on another day when the Food Bank is Open.
Simply text or leave a message including your name (860-631-3169) to let us know when you are coming.
What if I can't make another day when the Food Bank is Open?
Text or leave a message including your name at (860-631-3169) explaining the situation. Someone will contact you to arrange a time for pick up.
What if I missed the Thursday Deadline?
Text or leave a message including your name at (860-631-3169) explaining the situation. If time permits, someone will contact you for your order.
Simply show up during open hours and place your order. This may cause delays if the volunteers are busy.
New Users
Participation in OrderAhead requires an activation code available through the Bethlehem Food Bank.
In order to receive an activation code, please complete the Bethlehem Food Bank OrderAhead Registration online form.
A representative of the Bethlehem Food Bank will contact you with an activation code.
How to Order
Ordering is very much like any other online ordering process.
Select an item.
Indicate how many.
Place it in the cart.
When you are ready to Check Out, tap the Check Out button in the lower right or the Shopping Cart in the upper right of your screen.
Then answer the questions, (First Time create your account), and click Submit.
Shop Every Week
You may shop online every week by using this link. Be sure to make a Favorite or Bookmark.
Other Needs
List other needs in the Notes section during the last step at checkout.
About the Inventory
Our online inventory is generalized. You may see a photo of a specific item, but we will provide whatever is available.
(For example: You see a photo of Del Monte Pears, but we have Mission Pride. We provide what we have.)
Not Everything All the Time
As always, we do not have all items all the time. We work hard to make sure we have as much as we can, but you may order an item several times and not receive it because it is not available to us. We do not have the volunteer-power to customize the shopping inventory every week.
About OrderAhead
OrderAhead is an online shopping platform under development by Feeding America. Bethlehem Food Bank in Bethlehem, Connecticut, was one of the first 12 local food pantries piloting OrderAhead in the country.
For Assistance with OrderAhead
Please contact Rick by email Friends@CFBethlehem.org or by leaving a message at 860-631-3169.