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Things to do today: GIVE – COUNT – PLAY – PRAY
(Links below)
GIVE: Today is Giving Tuesday Now – Choose a charity that is close to your heart. Remember that we still have much to be thankful for
COUNT – Complete your census form. Find that card that came in the mail and get the number so you can log on and complete your census count.
PLAY: with your children, dog or cat. Call your parents. Play board games inside or a game of tag outside
PRAY: for all the people and organizations working hard to help us all and especially those in need right now.
https://pven.kindful.com/
https://my2020census.gov/
https://www.verywellfamily.com/ways-to-play-tag-1256794
https://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/documents/covid-19/pray … See more

Looking for a way to help your neighbors during this difficult time?
PVEN could use some donations to help with our large increase in clients!

Donations can be purchased at ShopRite in Brodheadsville and placed in their donation bin (to the left of the door at checkout) or brought directly to our location (2334 Route 209, Sciota PA) on Mondays and Fridays between 8am-11am.

If you’d prefer to make an online donation, use: https://pven.kindful.com/

Call the office at (570) 992-3136 with any questions.

Thank you for your continued support! … See more

A huge THANK YOU to the Walmart Transportation and Logistics team for providing Crock Pots for some of PVEN’s clients who have less-than-ideal cooking situations. With fewer types of food available these days, having a safe place to cook is imperative now. Thank you to Walmart employees! ! … See more

Thank you Pocono Mountains United Way for sharing some of your Community Cares Certificates with our clients! We are thrilled to be able to share these gift cards with some of our clients that are in the most need of a helping hand! #poconoproud … See more

THANK YOU PVEN VOLUNTEERS!
You are the superglue that holds everything together – showing up in all weather and conditions to bring food, clothing, and guidance to West End residents in need. Through thick and thin, you always come through.
(Special shout out to the team that handles all the scheduling calls and office work – you know who you are. Your behind-the-scenes work makes distribution days run like clockwork!) … See more

West End Volunteers Needed!
PVEN Food Pantry and West End Food Pantry regularly receive truckloads of food and supplies from Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania They’re just down the road in Bath and the’re an important source of food for our pantries.

SECOND HARVEST in Bath NEEDS MORE VOLUNTEERS TO PACK FOOD BOXES !!

Volunteers must be 16+ (so this can be a family activity) and there are morning or afternoon shifts. Use the signup page below to volunteer. Help a neighbor in need!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b4babaf23a5f94-volunteer
(Scroll to bottom of page to see sign-up slots) … See more

CACLV employees, CACLV Board of Directors, Second Harvest Food Bank Advisory Board, and Second Harvest Food Bank partners, please note that we are now allowing your immediate family members (living in your household) to volunteer with us. The following is permitted: Children must be 16+ and supervi… … See more

Share Widely:
Please Take this quick, one-page survey!
State and Federal crisis funding for counties will be partially based on the need each county reports. While the food pantries and other organizations are reporting counts, YOUR direct input makes a difference too – even if you don’t need to use a pantry. Please take a few moments to complete this anonymous survey to report on food access in Monroe County.
http://poconohunger.org/foodsurvey
(Ignore the graphic below – no login is required) … See more

Sign in to your Survey123 for ArcGIS account. Survey123 for ArcGIS is a complete, form-centric solution for creating smart surveys & forms, collecting data via web or mobile devices and analyzing results. … See more

While PVEN continues to distribute food to those in need every week, we urge you to not forget that it’s also important for EVERY HOUSEHOLD in Monroe County to complete their Census Questionaire. https://my2020census.gov/
Census figures determine how much State and Federal funding we get for Monroe schools, roads, and medical support. Fill out your census online TODAY!
https://my2020census.gov/ … See more

Looking for some fun & healthy recipes to make at home? Check out our friends over at Hunger HELP: Healthy Local Pantries who are posting some great material!

P.S. This recipe can be made completely with food we give out! … See more

Use those random pantry ingredients to make a filling and healthy snack. Trail mix is great because the protein stabilizes blood sugar and keeps you full. Follow the ratio guidelines to keep sugar and calories low. Try our combo suggestions or get creative! … See more