Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley

Social Services: This program provides various services to individuals in the community. Services include employment preparation and counseling, assistance with various life skills issues such as applying for social security, health insurance, and housing as well as referrals to various government and private agencies. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program conducts vaccine clinics in conjunction with a local hospital that is targeted to members of the community who may not otherwise have access to the vaccines. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC):This program provides nutritional and supplemental dietary services to pregnant and post-partum women, infants and children through five years of age. Services are provided within the guidelines of Maternal and Family Health Services and include nutritional counseling for mothers, their newborns and their young children. EWIC benefits to purchase nutritious foods that support their proper growth and development are also provided. Senior Center:This program is designed to provide senior citizens in the local community social activities, fitness, nutritional and health education. In addition, a culturally appropriate hot meal is provided to the participants each day, five days a week. Food Pantry:This program provides emergency food access to individuals and families within its service area. The program receives food from local food bank as well as donations from various retail institutions and community organizations. Culturally appropriate foods are included in the items distributed to the families in need.