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\u00a0We served 116,000 meals<\/strong> and meal equivalents served.<\/p>\n The organization reached<\/p>\n Reached 11 schools<\/strong> in the Bethlehem area.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Held 90 vegetable and fruit markets<\/strong>, distributing 60 tons<\/strong> of produce.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The Freezer program<\/p>\n Connected to 47 locations<\/strong> (churches, schools, housing units, and other organizations).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Expansion efforts ongoing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#054028″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Fundraising Recap” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Soup Sale<\/strong>: $3,648 raised.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Harvest Dinner<\/strong>: $4,500 raised (+150 meals donated, valued at $5,250 total).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Huts on Main<\/strong>: ~$5,600 raised; involved 6,000+ snacks<\/strong>, musical groups<\/strong>, and strong community engagement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Food Sourcing” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Second Harvest<\/strong> provided 56,992 pounds<\/strong> of food and beverages for just $984<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The Freezer Ministry and Garden Gatherers purchased over 60,000 pounds of food products from its fundraisers, donations, and grants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#054028″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Thank You for an Amazing 2024″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In 2024, we expanded our mission significantly, distributing approximately 60 tons of produce<\/strong> across 11 Bethlehem schools<\/strong> through the Garden Gatherer\u2019s Markets<\/strong>, and continuing our frozen meals program<\/strong>. Together, these efforts provided over 116,000 meals or meal equivalents<\/strong> to our community. Our 2025 goal is 200,000 meals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This success is thanks to our incredible community of donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n Meal prep and distribution teams<\/strong>, delivering 20,000 meals with care and compassion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Event participants<\/strong> from the Soup Sale and Harvest Dinner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Huts on Main volunteers<\/strong>, who braved cold weather to serve treats and hot drinks during the holidays.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Bakers and musicians<\/strong>, who made everyone feel welcome and festive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Supportive churches, leaders, and administrators<\/strong>, who helped spread our mission.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Our new Board of Directors and Transition Team<\/strong>, guiding us toward becoming an independent nonprofit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Key partners<\/strong> like Bethlehem Area Moravians (BAM), East Hills Moravian Church, and the Second Harvest Food Bank.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Special thanks to the Bethlehem Area Schools<\/strong>, Wegmans<\/strong>, and all who donated produce or time.<\/p>\n To everyone involved\u2014thank you<\/strong> for making this impact possible!<\/p>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Goals for 2025″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0We served 116,000 meals and meal equivalents served. 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