Spread the word! According to Chairwoman Nancy Holbrook of Christ’s Church at Lowhill Food Pantry, 4695 Lowhill Church Road, New Tripoli, there is a big need for nonperishable items at the food pantry.

The food pantry serves residents of the Northwestern Lehigh School District and is managed and staffed completely by a volunteer workforce.

Items most needed include: cereal, canned pasta, soups, Ramen noodles, canned meats, tuna, spaghetti sauce and pasta.

Any donations are greatly appreciated and may be dropped off at the pantry 9-11 a.m. April 21 and April 25.

Leave the items outside the pantry’s front door without entering.

For further information, call the food pantry at 610-674-2440.

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It all adds up! Heidelberg Union Church recycles ink cartridges to help with the cost of supplies for its office.

Each cartridge provides the church with a small credit.

If you have any old ink cartridges, take them to Staples and let them know to credit Heidelberg Union Church.

For information, contact Ruth Kehm at luthruthk@gmail.com or phone 610-767-1526.

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Kind reminder! Germansville Fire Company is having an ongoing membership drive.

As with your dues, donations toward the fire company may be sent to Goodwill Fire Company, P.O. Box 69, Germansville, PA 18053.

Any resident who has not yet received a membership form by mail, should call the fire company at 610-767-7757 and leave your name and number. Someone will get back to you.

Residents who are interested in purchasing reflective house or mailbox numbers from the fire company should call Jay Scheffler at 484-239-5020.

These numbers are big and easy to read and help emergency crews find your home quickly.

As always, the fire company thanks you for supporting your community.

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Just a thought! Repetitive complaining will attract things for you to complain about.

Repeated gratitude will attract things for you to be thankful about.