Bethlehem House of Bread

Food For All

Food For All provides culturally relevant food and options for pantry guests with food allergies and sensitivities, and other dietary or lifestyle preferences. Serving our pantry guests is more than putting food on the plate; we want to serve our community equitably, and provide food that is familiar, culturally relevant and they can and want to eat.

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Inclusivity Through Food

In 2022, we  conducted a survey with pantry guests to learn the types of foods most important to them when visiting Bethlehem House of Bread. We learned we needed to increase culturally specific foods and foods that meet the dietary or lifestyle needs of our pantry guests. This was the inspiration for Food For All.

As a pantry guest, if you have special dietary needs or have suggestions for food you’d like to see on pantry shelves, let us know when you shop with us or reach out to us. You can join us by contributing food that meets Food For All’s goals. We’ve listed some suggestions below. We’re actively seeking corporate sponsors to support Food For All. Contact us if you’re interested or for more information.

Culturally Relevant Food

We strive to reduce inequity by providing food for pantry guests that is familiar and culturally responsive. Donation ideas include:

  • Lentils
  • Basmati rice, rice noodles, millet
  • Tortillas
  • Sauces like soy sauce, fish sauce and hot sauce
  • Condiments like green chilis, olive oil and salsas
Culturally Relevant Food flyer
 

Allergy-Friendly Food

More than 32 million Americans, including at least 6 million children, must avoid certain foods to maintain their health due to food allergies or other medical conditions. Donation ideas include:

  • Gluten-free pastas, rice and flours
  • Gluten-free snacks like crackers and cookies
  • Nut-free butters
  • Non-dairy beverages (oat, rice, almond, soy)
Food Allergies flyer
 

Vegetarian & Vegan Food

People choose a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle for general preference to medical necessity. Help fill pantry shelves with food that meets the needs of our pantry guests. Donation ideas include:

  • Non-dairy beverages (oat, rice, almond, soy)
  • Egg replacers
  • Flax and chia seeds
  • Veggie stock
  • Tofu (non-perishable type)
dietary preferences flyer
 

Other Dietary Needs

We strive to stock shelves for pantry guests who have special or restricted diets, as well as pantry guests who follow strict dietary principles due to religious or purposes. Some donation ideas include:

  • Low sodium soups and broths
  • Ensure (nutritional shakes)
  • High fibers cereals
 

Support Food For All

  • Contribute food that supports Food For All
  • Donate financially and we’ll purchase food on your behalf
  • Volunteer in the pantry (bonus, if you speak other languages)
  • Help with translation for signage and other materials
 

"I know there is strength in the differences between us. I know there is comfort, where we overlap.”

 

— Ani DiFranco

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