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Hellertown Congregations, Volunteers Combat Local Hunger Together

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Est. Read Time: 7 mins

It’s not exactly the season for growing fresh vegetables here in Pennsylvania, but that doesn’t mean those in need should go without nutritious produce, and thanks to the efforts of volunteers from Christ Lutheran Hellertown they don’t have to. The church also collects thousands of nonperishable food items annually to help combat food insecurity in Saucon Valley.

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SV Senior, Annalise Barner, Hopes to be LLS ‘Student of the Year’

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Est. Read Time: 3 mins

Saucon Valley senior Annalise Barner is hoping to be recognized as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s local “Student of the Year.” Barner said that as Student of the Year she will represent both the organization’s and her community’s values, but she also has a more personal reason for seeking the honor.

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Saucon Valley Third-Grader Donates Wool Hats, Socks to Homeless

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Est. Read Time: 3 mins

While most kids her age are wrapped up in the excitement of the Christmas holidays, young Evelyn Yoder is looking for ways to help the homeless in the Lehigh Valley keep warm during the winter. The 8-year-old from Saucon Valley is donating wool socks, gloves and caps to them during this season of giving.