Big welcome to Brandon, Food Sourcing Coordinator
March 1, 2021 2:50 pm
Join us in welcoming Brandon Campos to the Second Harvest team! We are very excited to have him on board and to introduce this new role of our Food Sourcing Coordinator. Check out our Q&A with Brandon! What were you doing before coming to Second Harvest? Prior to coming to Second Harvest I worked for a health care network as a medical equipment technician. While I worked there, I helped patients by bringing their equipment to them and educating them how to operate and mainta ... Read more
Get to know Rob, Warehouse Manager
February 4, 2021 8:50 pm
Get to know the man behind the scenes! Check out our quick Q&A with Rob: What were you doing before coming to Second Harvest? I was working for a sanitation company who cleaned up at a meat plant. Lost the contract there and continued to work helping others by making sure they arrived at their designated destination working for Uber. What does your job entail? My job entails communicating with staff and agencies to assure we are all working together as best as possib ... Read more
Welcome to the team Khushboo, Nutrition Educator
January 11, 2021 9:34 pm
Welcome, Khushboo Jain, our newest nutrition educator! Check out our Q&A with Khushboo and get to know her. What were you doing before coming to Second Harvest? I was working part time at Drexel University with the Center for Nutrition and Performance in the Nutrition Department as an Assistant Manager. What does your job entail? Working with local food pantries to enable them to be provide “healthier” foods to their clients through environmental changes i ... Read more
New Year, Healthier You!
January 8, 2021 2:58 pm
3 habits to start the New Year right! -by, Khushboo Jain 1. Avoid food based Resolutions It is common for us to make resolutions that revolve around food around the new year. While there is nothing wrong with the intention, unfortunately, most resolutions often end up being restrictive to foods! “Cut out carbs,” “No more dessert,” “no more sugar,” “No more meats,” etc. Instead, try adding nutritious foods to your diet! Try adding one of these Mediterrane ... Read more
MERRY ‘NEW’TRITION
December 7, 2020 7:38 pm
3 HABITS TO END THE YEAR STRONG - by, Khushboo Jain 1. ONE POT COOKING During this pandemic and the holiday season it can be hard to get to the gym! Here are some ways how you can keep active during this time of the year: Dance: whether it's the game Just Dance or a set of your favorite songs to dance to, dance along! Try a new exercise video online! Nature walks with your family/friends Do a jump-n-jacks relay race Get a deck of cards and create a list of exerc ... Read more
Welcoming Lauren, Development Coordinator
December 4, 2020 8:35 pm
Lauren Matthews joined our team in October. She brings a fresh spirit and can-do attitude, and is a great addition to our development team! We caught up with her for a quick Q&A. What were you doing before coming to Second Harvest? Prior to Second Harvest, I was the Marketing & Community Engagement Director for Civic Theatre of Allentown. I created and managed content for the website, social media platforms, and email campaigns. I also worked closely with media partners, sponsors a ... Read more
A Warm Welcome to Cara, Volunteer Coordinator
November 9, 2020 3:00 pm
Cara Przybylowicz joined our team in August. She brings ample experience in everything nonprofit volunteer-related. She will manage our volunteer efforts and ensure our volunteers have a meaningful and fun experience. We caught up with Cara for a Q&A What were you doing before coming to Second Harvest? Previously, I worked for Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware counties as the Volunteer Manager for five years. I grew the opportunities to include multiple programs and events ... Read more
The FeedLV Initiative: Second Harvest Operations During the COVID-19 Crisis
June 5, 2020 12:13 am
With the continuing spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), Pennsylvania’s charitable food network has been adopting new policies and practices to ensure the health and safety of individuals and the food it delivers. We are taking the following precautionary steps: All external visitors, except for previously scheduled appointments, are prevented from entering the facility until further notice. We will not be accepting community food drive donations until further notice. We enc ... Read more
Fighting Hunger In The Lehigh Valley: Local Advertising Agency And Outdoor Companies Band Together During Pandemic
May 6, 2020 2:34 am
ALLENTOWN, Pa – Recognizing the growing need to address hunger in the Lehigh Valley for families in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Keenan-Nagle Advertising, Inc. has partnered with Adams Outdoor, Lamar Advertising Company and Tri Outdoor, Inc. to help create awareness of the problem and give people a way to help fight hunger in the Lehigh Valley. Outdoor boards across the Lehigh Valley will encourage members of the community to help feed their neighbors by visiting FeedLV.org and m ... Read more
The Ongoing Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis
April 28, 2020 3:15 pm
Our network of food pantries is feeding more people than ever. Many people have lost their jobs and are without a paycheck. They are turning to our network to keep food on the table. At Second Harvest, we are working around the clock to make sure that food distribution does not stop and gets out to the people who need it. We have started packing emergency boxes in our warehouse – it’s a box of staple items meant to be a 1-2 week supply of food. The boxes are easily distributed with lim ... Read more