Critical Support Fund Delivers Immediate Food and Crisis Relief Across the Greater Lehigh Valley
Nearly 100 donors and partners committed over $689,000 to address urgent food access and emergency needs.
Tag: Food Access
February 11 Is 211 Day: A Lifeline for Our Community
On 211 Day, we recognize PA 211’s role in connecting people to critical support. In 2025, 15,390 connections were made to housing, food, health care and utility resources as demand for assistance continued to rise across the region.
United Way Recognizes PPL’s Long-Standing Support of Housing, Food Access and Emergency Services
The new “Powered by PPL” initiative acknowledges decades of support for Community Stability programs that reach more than 100,000 people each year.
Critical Support Fund Provides Rapid Relief for Families and Food Providers Across the Region
More than 75 donors commit $600,000 as coordinated support strengthens food providers and expands access to essential items.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Lehigh Valley Community Foundation Launch Critical Support Fund to Address Immediate Needs in Our Region
Partners aim to raise $500,000 to strengthen emergency food access and deliver rapid relief to families in need.
Lehigh Valley Black Church Housing Alliance Empowers Communities Through Financial Literacy and Homeownership
The United Way’s Fund for Racial Justice and Equity supports initiatives like the Lehigh Valley Black Church Housing Alliance (LVBCHA) to close the racial wealth gap. LVBCHA empowers families through financial education and homeownership counseling, helping over 800 participants last year take steps toward generational wealth.
Vet Beds Empowers Veterans with Housing and Support Services
United Way’s Grant Recipient Spotlight: Vet Beds is transforming veterans’ lives and empowering their independence by offering life skills training, housing and family support.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Recognizes the Vital Community Hotline on 211 Day
Newly released data representing the Greater Lehigh Valley shows an increase in requests for housing, utilities, food and mental health supports.
Welcome 2023 AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates
The AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate program offers the opportunity to become engaged in a community through an existing AmeriCorps VISTA project for 8-10 weeks during the summer.
United Way Community School in Easton opens food pantry to meet their families’ needs thanks to partnership with Lafayette College
Lafayette College in Easton has joined forces with Paxinosa Elementary School, a United Way Community School, to support their food pantry needs.