Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, will host its first basket social Oct. 11.

Doors open at noon. Drawing is 2 p.m.

The social will include food, special raffles and a 50/50 drawing.

Donated baskets containing new items would be appreciated to help with the event.

Anyone who donates a basket will receive an extra 25 chances to win.

Baskets must be received by Oct. 8.

To reserve one of the limited seats or for information, call Lisa Leshner at 610-349-6013.

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Christ's Church at Lowhill Food Pantry, 4695 Lowhill Church Road, will be accepting donations and needs volunteers to stock shelves 9-11 a.m. Sept. 27

Donations may also be made by appointment by calling 610-298-2054 or Nancy Holbrook at 610-674-2440.

Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Barbara Kistler at lowhillfoodpantry@gmail.com.

Holbrook and volunteers at the pantry thank community members for their generosity in preparation for the 2014-15 school year.

The pantry is collecting student-friendly snacks such as individual juice drinks, packaged crackers and granola bars.

Additional items needed include: boxed cereal, canned tuna and chili, hearty soups, tea bags, coffee, pet food, laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels, napkins, toilet paper and household cleaners.

Monetary donations are used for purchasing milk, eggs and meat.

The Blessing Shop is collecting new packages of socks in children's sizes.

Donations may be brought to the food pantry or dropped off at New Tripoli or ESSA banks.

Families qualifying for food from the pantry are also welcomed to select from the new and gently used clothing, toys and household items donated in the shop.

Anyone interested in donating to the Blessing Shop may call the food pantry at 610-298-2054.