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United Way Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak

 
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has been working closely with local agencies to assess community needs and adapt to the quickly changing developments related to COVID-19.
We hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. A newly-created website will regularly update go-to resources for you, your family and your neighbors to help weather the current crisis. Please share with family, friends and coworkers.
Pennsylvania 211 East is a free, confidential, non-emergency, 24-hour information and referral service that connects Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon County residents with health and human services.
Dial 2-1-1 or visit www.pa211east.org.
Greater Valley YMCA will serve meals to youth from 4-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  • Allentown: 425 S. 15th Street, Allentown
  • Bethlehem: 430 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem
School districts are providing meals to students. Click HERE for updated locations and times.
To find your local food pantry, visit the ‘Find Food’ tab on the Second Harvest Food Bank website.
We encourage families to visit Lehigh Valley Reads for access to a variety of educational resources and tools for families and students.
PBS39 offers a unique variety of special services for parent resources, adult learning opportunities, extensive outreach and other special programs and events.
As long as it is safe and possible, Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley will provide homebound senior citizens and adults with disabilities with home-delivered meals, grocery shopping and other services.
FamilyWize provides discounts to lower the cost of prescription medications. Whether you’re insured or uninsured, use FamilyWize to save on prescriptions and share it with friends, family and neighbors.
Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is making efforts to safely and effectively mobilize volunteer resources for agencies in need of assistance during the crisis. To get connected, email the organization or visit www.volunteerlv.org.
Contact your STATE and NATIONAL legislators and request their continued support for measures intended to help workers and their families better handle the pandemic for the duration of this public health emergency.
Blood donations are safe and vital to respond to COVID-19. Miller-Keystone Blood Center is scheduling appointments by calling 1-800-223-6667 or visiting www.giveapint.org.
During these challenging times, the Boys and Girls Club of Easton is remaining connected with their families. They would like to provide parents with games to engage the children while school is out. If you would like to donate an unused, wrapped board game, please contact the Club at (484)-239-2075.
Help answer the call from area agencies. Bookmark and routinely monitor our COVID-19 Resource page and follow United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley on your favorite social media platform. We will continue to surveil and update community needs and volunteer opportunities.
Our thoughts are with you and our United Way community – stay safe and be well.