The state food purchase program also grants each agency support according to their size. We are a member of Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley. From them we receive or purchase most of the other food items we need, along with some supplies, personal care products, cleaning products, and an interesting assortment of items donated to Second Harvest by companies large and small. Local businesses also help with donated items. The Masonic Temple gives us their leftover banquet food each weekend for our Monday meal.
Many farmers donate fresh produce in the summer.
Other products we need must be purchased at restaurant supply stores, grocery stores, etc. Running a soup Kitchen is like running a restaurant with a volunteer staff, government red tape, a questionable food supply, and an uncertain amount of patrons each day. Our volunteers always rise to the challenge. It could not happen without the amazing amount of team work these wonderful folks provide. We cannot sing their praise loudly enough.