Holiday Assistance

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News Release: November 16, 2000
Contact: Janice Osborne, Manager-Media & Community Affairs (610) 865-4400, ext. 262

If you need holiday assistance, call:

Toys for Tots program:

The Salvation Army, Allentown - 610-432-0129
Applications accepted Nov. 28 and Nov. 29. Distribution of toys and food baskets is
Dec. 20.

The Salvation Army, Bethlehem - 610-867-4681
Applications accepted until Nov. 30, 9 a.m. - Noon (special arrangements to
accommodate those who work).

The Salvation Army, Easton - 610-258-9531
Also providing food baskets. Application deadline - Nov. 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Salvation Army, Pen Argyl - 610-863-6677
(Includes Bangor, Nazareth, Roseto, Slate Belt)
Application deadline: Nov. 30. Need appointment to apply. Distribution of toys:
Dec. 18. Distribution of baskets Dec. 20. Fresh fruit distributed to seniors residing in high-rise apartments.

Northeast Ministries - 610-691-3355
Assisting public housing clients residing in northeast Bethlehem and on Livingston Street. Applications accepted October until the end of November.

South Bethlehem Neighborhood Center - 610-865-2791
Assisting SBNC clients in area ZIP code 18015.

The Salvation Army, Bethlehem - 610-867-4681
Applications accepted Nov. 28, 10 a.m.
Sign-up for residents of Bethlehem's senior citizen high rise buildings.

"B 104 Joyfund" - 610-434-1742
1541 Alta Drive, Whitehall 18052

In search of families who have special needs for the holidays. Individuals/families are asked to write a letter to "B 104" describing their personal situation and particular requests such as rent assistance, fuel, food etc. Include Red Cross Valley Wide Help as a referral. Letters will be accepted Nov. 1-Dec. 28.