The Allentown Rescue Mission announces its 26th annual Thanks for Giving Food &
Supplies Drive, Saturday, November 14th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event collects non-perishable
food and cleaning supplies to support the nearly 1,000 men experiencing homelessness at the Mission
each year. The Mission relies on the fundraiser to feed guests over the holidays and to restock its pantry
shelves for the upcoming year.
The Allentown Rescue Mission will partner with Josh Early Candies for this one-day, drive-thru drop-off
event. Donations can be made at Josh Early Candies in both Allentown and Bethlehem. Boxing legend
and Lehigh Valley native Larry Holmes will be on-site at Josh Early Candies Allentown from 11:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m., along with iHeartRadio personality Mike Mittman, who will broadcast from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. Both men will be available for photos with donors. Cumulus Radio personalities will be on-site at
Josh Early Candies’ Bethlehem location.
Additionally, the Mission will host a Meal Match Challenge as part of its Food & Supplies Drive to raise
funds for nutritious, perishable foods, including fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Every dollar
donated to the Challenge this November will be matched, doubling your impact thanks to a generous
group of donors. To participate, please contact Marlena at 610-740-5500 x325.
For a list of most needed items or to learn more about the Allentown Rescue Mission, please visit
https://www.allentownrescuemission.org/.
About Josh Early Candies
Josh Early Candies was established in 1904 and has been an Allentown institution since 1945. The fifth
generation family-owned business makes and sells the freshest, highest quality chocolates available
from its two locations in the Lehigh Valley, 4640 Tilghman Street, Allentown, and 3620 Nazareth Pike,
Bethlehem. For more information, please visit https://joshearlycandies.com/.