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New Bethany Hosted “Food is Medicine” Roundtable with Community Leaders on April 1

The discussion included representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley, St. Luke’s University Health Network, and more.  On Wednesday, April 1, New Bethany hosted a roundtable discussion with local leadership and community members to discuss the importance of access to healthy food. Roundtable panelists included: Secretary…

by on April 15, 2026

New Bethany Inc. Receives $18,000 Through Trusted Respond Fund at Lehigh Valley Community Foundation

The funding will support New Bethany’s Southside Drop-in Center Digital Inclusion Project. New Bethany Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing food access, housing and social services to those experiencing poverty, hunger and homelessness, received $18,000 from the 2025-26 Trusted Response Fund (TRF). Part of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation’s Capacity Building Leadership Grantmaking, the funds…

by on April 15, 2026

New Bethany’s Executive Director Receives the 2026 Community Impact Award

The 2026 Community Impact Award, presented by The Preventive Measures Foundation, honors individuals whose work has created meaningful, measurable change in the community. The Preventive Measures Foundation (The PM Foundation) named New Bethany Inc’s Executive Director, John Marc Rittle, the recipient of this year’s Community Impact Award at the third annual Fire & Ice Gala,…

by on February 18, 2026

New Bethany Acquires Former Diocesan Headquarters to Expand Services

The new addition features over 6,000 square feet of space, enabling the nonprofit to meet the growing needs of the community. New Bethany Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to providing food access, housing and social services to those experiencing poverty, hunger and homelessness, announced the acquisition of the former headquarters of The Episcopal Diocese of…

by on June 11, 2025

New Bethany Receives $22.5K Through the Good Neighbor Fund at Lehigh Valley Community Foundation

The nonprofit, which was awarded the highest funding amount allocated by the grant, will use the funds for utilities assistance through its Housing Advocates & Assistance programming. New Bethany Inc., a local nonprofit that provides nutritious food access, housing and social services to under-resourced communities, announced it has received $22,500 from the Good Neighbor Fund…

by on April 30, 2025

New Bethany Receives $40K From Two Rivers Health & Wellness Foundation

The grant will fund the nonprofit’s supportive housing programs for families and individuals. New Bethany, Inc., a local nonprofit that provides nutritious food access, housing and social services, announced it has received $40,000 from the Two Rivers Health & Wellness Foundation to fund its supportive housing programs for families and individuals. Supportive housing provides case…

by on April 16, 2025

New Bethany Celebrates 40 Years Serving Our Neighbors

Since 1985, the nonprofit has provided housing, food access and social services to thousands of individuals and families in need. New Bethany Inc., a local nonprofit that provides nutritious food access, housing and social services to under-resourced communities, proudly marks 40 years of serving the Lehigh Valley, reinforcing its commitment to providing food access, housing,…

by on April 9, 2025

The Morning Call Names New Bethany A Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley

This is the third year the nonprofit has been honored with a Top Workplace Award in the small employers category. New Bethany, Inc., a local nonprofit that provides nutritious food access, housing and social services, announced The Morning Call has awarded it a Top Workplace 2025 honor. This list is based solely on employee feedback…

by on March 19, 2025

New Bethany Receives $10K Grant from the Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation

New Bethany will use the money to fund nutritious food access programming. New Bethany, a local nonprofit that provides nutritious food access, housing, and social services to under-resourced communities, received a $10,000 grant from the Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation to fund New Bethany’s nutritious food access programs, which are run through the Southside Drop-in Center…

by on February 27, 2025

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