The following list of locations offering free Thanksgiving meals to local residents in need is provided courtesy of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. Some locations will also offer free home-delivered meals or transportation arrangements for area residents who aren’t able to drive themselves. Please note that changes may occur to the information contained in this list. For the most up-to-date listing and information on volunteering at some of these locations, contact Pennsylvania 2-1-1 East by phone at 2-1-1 or visit PA211East.org. Note: Most meals do not require reservations, unless otherwise indicated.
Thursday, Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving Day)
Jordan United Church of Christ
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
1837 Church Road, Allentown, PA (corner of Rt. 309 and Walbert Avenue)
Transportation for local residents may be arranged. Contact the church for details.
New Bethany Ministries at Mollard Hospitality Center
12 – 1 p.m.
341 W. Fourth Street, Bethlehem, PA
St. John’s Lutheran Church
12 p.m.
206 E. Main Street, Bath, PA
Reservations required as soon as possible.
St. John’s United Church of Christ
12 – 2 p.m.
15 S. Second Street, Slatington, PA
Transportation and home-delivered meals for Northern Lehigh Area residents may be arranged. Contact the church for details.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
36 S. Eighth Street, Allentown, PA
St. Stephen’s Outreach Center
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
1421 W. Turner Street, Allentown, PA
For additional information, or to sign up to volunteer to help during the holiday season, dial 2-1-1 or visit www.PA211East.org.
