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From Hunger To Health
110,000+
Meals were distributed at meal centers
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8,500+
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Lehigh Valley Food Policy Council
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What is the Purpose of our Food Access Programs?
Why Our Mission Matters
More than half of the people who are hungry are not eligible for public benefits because they are above the poverty line--$23,000 for a family of four.
Lack of nutritious food has wide ranging effects on everyone in the Valley.
How we provide food access to families in need
Support family self-sufficiency, ensuring food is available and affordable for all Lehigh Valley residents.
United Way co-founded the
Lehigh Valley Food Policy Council
to expand SNAP and food access programs for low-income residents.
We support
Buy Fresh Buy Local
and
Rodale Institute
’s Double SNAP program, which provides SNAP recipients with extra dollars to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables. The program has revolutionized SNAP benefits by allowing SNAP to be used at farm stands, farmers' markets, and farm share programs.
Support emergency food solutions and at-home meal delivery.
17,000 families were impacted by increased access to nutritional food.
Educate at-risk populations about quality food choices.
Nutritional education courses are offered to over 250 + students and families in United Way Schools.
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United Way Food Access
United Way believes that every resident of the Lehigh Valley deserves access to healthy, nutritious food.
LIVE UNITED Story
Meals on Wheels Helps me to Stay Independent
"I am unable to cook meals on my own. I am in a wheelchair. Meals on Wheels helps me to be able to stay independent in my home. I look forward to seeing them and would miss them if Meals on Wheels did not come."
– Shirley
Zionsville, PA
Agency: Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County, Inc.
United Way Funded Program: Meals Delivery
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