2024 Accomplishments

Program Highlights for 2024

 We served 116,000 meals and meal equivalents served.

The organization reached

  • Reached 11 schools in the Bethlehem area.

  • Held 90 vegetable and fruit markets, distributing 60 tons of produce.

The Freezer program

  • Connected to 47 locations (churches, schools, housing units, and other organizations).

  • Expansion efforts ongoing.

Fundraising Recap

  • Soup Sale: $3,648 raised.

  • Harvest Dinner: $4,500 raised (+150 meals donated, valued at $5,250 total).

  • Huts on Main: ~$5,600 raised; involved 6,000+ snacks, musical groups, and strong community engagement.

Food Sourcing

  • Second Harvest provided 56,992 pounds of food and beverages for just $984.

  • The Freezer Ministry and Garden Gatherers purchased over 60,000 pounds of food products from its fundraisers, donations, and grants.

Thank You for an Amazing 2024

In 2024, we expanded our mission significantly, distributing approximately 60 tons of produce across 11 Bethlehem schools through the Garden Gatherer’s Markets, and continuing our frozen meals program. Together, these efforts provided over 116,000 meals or meal equivalents to our community. Our 2025 goal is 200,000 meals.

This success is thanks to our incredible community of donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters, including:

  • Meal prep and distribution teams, delivering 20,000 meals with care and compassion.

  • Event participants from the Soup Sale and Harvest Dinner.

  • Huts on Main volunteers, who braved cold weather to serve treats and hot drinks during the holidays.

  • Bakers and musicians, who made everyone feel welcome and festive.

  • Supportive churches, leaders, and administrators, who helped spread our mission.

  • Our new Board of Directors and Transition Team, guiding us toward becoming an independent nonprofit.

  • Key partners like Bethlehem Area Moravians (BAM), East Hills Moravian Church, and the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Special thanks to the Bethlehem Area Schools, Wegmans, and all who donated produce or time.

To everyone involved—thank you for making this impact possible!

Goals for 2025

  • 150 produce markets at community schools.
  • Distribute 20,000+ frozen meals.
  • Raise $135,000 for wholesale food purchases.
  • Grow board to 6–8 members.
  • Fully establish as a nonprofit and secure grants for growth.
  • Strengthen and renew community partnerships.