Opportunities From: Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering, Inc.

Volunteer: Distribute Lunches

Assist with distributing lunches to our street and community neighbors in need. Will need to be able to climb steps while carrying 5lbs multiple times throughout service. If under 18 years, must have legal guardian present and serving with minor. 

Program: Weekend Bagged Lunch Program

Assist with distributing lunches to our street and community neighbors in need. Will need to be able to climb steps while carrying 5lbs multiple times throughout service. If under 18 years, must have legal guardian present and serving with minor. 

Program: Weekend Bagged Lunch Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 18018

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Donate & Deliver (Must Sign Up Separately to Distribute)

Drop off donated lunches to be distributed to our street and community neighbors in need. If utilizing facilities to create lunches and under 18 years, must have legal guardian present and serving with minor. 

Program: Weekend Bagged Lunch Program

Drop off donated lunches to be distributed to our street and community neighbors in need. If utilizing facilities to create lunches and under 18 years, must have legal guardian present and serving with minor. 

Program: Weekend Bagged Lunch Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 18018

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Driver & Delivery (Giant Pick-Up)

We are seeking volunteers to assist with picking up donated food from retailers and transporting the donations to BES to be used at the Weekend Bagged Lunches and the Shelter. Volunteers must have reliable transportation, climb stairs, and be able to lift up to 30lbs waist high. Volunteers must be 18 years or older to transport donations.

Giant Pickup Location: 3926 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020

Drop-off location: The Gather Place at 75 E. Market Street Bethlehem, PA 18018

Please contact Maria Shior at 484-602-5505 a week before you first day of service for instructions on how-to pick-up donations and paperwork to be filled out.

Program: Weekend Bagged Lunch Program

We are seeking volunteers to assist with picking up donated food from retailers and transporting the donations to BES to be used at the Weekend Bagged Lunches and the Shelter. Volunteers must have reliable transportation, climb stairs, and be able to lift up to 30lbs waist high. Volunteers must be 18 years or older to transport donations.

Giant Pickup Location: 3926 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020

Drop-off location: The Gather Place at 75 E. Market Street Bethlehem, PA 18018

Please contact Maria Shior at 484-602-5505 a week before you first day of service for instructions on how-to pick-up donations and paperwork to be filled out.

Program: Weekend Bagged Lunch Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 18020

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Individual Weekend Hours

To be selected when volunteers are working independently for a particular project not listed on the calendar. This is so we can attribute hours to the Weekend Bagged Lunches when we pull reports.

Program: Weekend Bagged Lunch Program

To be selected when volunteers are working independently for a particular project not listed on the calendar. This is so we can attribute hours to the Weekend Bagged Lunches when we pull reports.

Program: Weekend Bagged Lunch Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 18018

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Set-up

Assist with set up of tables, water jugs, and other items for Bagged Lunches. Will need to be able to lift 25 lbs and climb stairs. If under 18 years, must have legal guardian present and serving with minor. 

Program: Weekend Bagged Lunch Program

Assist with set up of tables, water jugs, and other items for Bagged Lunches. Will need to be able to lift 25 lbs and climb stairs. If under 18 years, must have legal guardian present and serving with minor. 

Program: Weekend Bagged Lunch Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 18018

Allow Groups: Yes