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Many local businesses and organizations could use the support of the community during uncertain times brought about by the spread of COVID-19. Efforts to reduce the spread of coronavirus have had major impacts on many local businesses and organizations, but residents of the community who are eager to provide support still have options.
Donations to area food banks are down while food prices as well as community need are both up due to the economic repercussions of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which is why many local pantries are struggling to keep their shelves filled.
Although the novel coronavirus pandemic is taking an economic toll on nearly everyone, families that were already in need before it began are now threatened not only by their own circumstances, but also by the added challenges faced by our local food banks.
Pennsylvania food banks will remain open and are delivering food to agencies, such as pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens, Senator Lisa Boscola (D-18) announced last week.
Last week Saucon Source and Bob’s Valley Wide Carpet Care wrapped up their successful Saucon Valley Food Drive, which benefited the two Lower Saucon Township food banks that serve local families in need.
There is hunger here in Hellertown, and that’s why Saucon Source is partnering with local businesses and relying on the generosity of our readers to help Saucon Valley families who are facing food insecurity this holiday season.
If you’re beginning to plan your Easter dinner, Giant Food Stores wants you to know you can earn a free ham there this spring. Beginning Friday, March 22, customers can begin earning extra rewards points towards a free ham certificate when they shop using their BonusCard.
The businesses who donated to Saucon Source’s first “Lights for Food” photo fundraiser in December this week delivered separate donations to the two local food banks that were the recipients of the money raised.
Saucon Source has committed to donate $1 per Christmas lights photo to help the two local food banks in Lower Saucon Township. This donation will be matched by two other local businesses: Heintzelman Funeral Home of Hellertown and Bob’s Valley Wide Carpet Care of Bethlehem.
Saucon Source wants to help local families in need this Christmas, and we’re asking for you to do something simple in order to do that: share a photo of your holiday light display with us and the community.
