Student and Family Support

Middle Schools

Orefield Middle School
Springhouse Middle School

High School

Parkland High School

211 - Pennsylvania 2-1-1 East is a free, confidential, non-emergency, comprehensive information and referral service that connects Berks, Lancaster, Lehigh and Northampton county residents with the health and human services they need.

Finding Your Way in PA is a Pennsylvania based mobile and desktop app designed to share services, resources, and information with young people and families, particularly those experiencing homelessness. While using the app, users can search for and request assistance with services and resources in their current location, local communities, and throughout PA to connect them with helpful supports.

Clothing Resources

Nov 8, 2025 - Free Small Household Items and Clothing Give Away, 12-4 PM at the South Mall Community Room, 3300 Lehigh St. Allentown PA

Nov 8, 2025 - Winter Apparel Distribution, 9 - 11 AM, 1046 W. Cedar St. Allentown, PA through St. Francis of Assisi - Outreach.  First come, first served.

Caring Hearts Closet (2 locations)
7935 PA Route 873
Slatington, PA 18080
484-240-9774

Tools for Success
555 Union Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18109
484-426-0274

Employment Resources

CAREER LINK OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY - Employment and training center that connects people looking for jobs with employers and
job opportunities in the area.
555 Union Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18109
(610)437-5627
Services available: -Introduction to Services sessions
-job application assistance
-targeted job search information
-resume writing & review
-civil service job listings, information, test prep., & testing

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation - Helps people with medical conditions, mental health problems, or addiction issues who
are having difficulty finding or keeping a job due to their condition
45 N. 4th Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 821-6441
 

Parkland Food Assistance

Parkland School District makes snack packs for families needing assistance during the school year. If you have a Parkland student who needs food assistance, please email ParklandREACH@parklandsd.org or call 610-351-5753 with your particular circumstance and the Parkland School District Food Outreach Team will respond.  Please be sure to include your student’s name.

Additional Food Bank Resources in our Community 

Parkland CARES Food Pantry 5074 Kernsville Road, Unit #3 (Downstairs), Orefield, PA 18069 Phone: 484-656-5277 
Email: inquiry@parklandcaresfp.org 
See website for Open Pantry Hours and Reservation Information:  https://parklandcaresfp.org/

City Limits Assembly of God, 302 Ridge Ave. Allentown, PA 18102 610-776-8656

Ecumenical Food Bank, 417 N. 14th St. Allentown, PA 18102  610-821-1332

Faith Evangelical Free Church, 6528 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18106
(610)395-4731

Grace Episcopal Church, 108 N. Fifth St., Allentown, PA 18102 610-435-0782

Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley, 2004 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 821-8722

Jordan Lutheran Church 5103 Snowdrift Road, Orefield, PA 18069 Phone: (610) 395-5912
First and third Monday of the month, 9-11 AM.
First Wednesday of the month, 6-7 PM.
Anyone in need should call the number above to confirm pick-up is available.

Kingdom Life Family Center, 4333 Lime Kiln Road, Orefield, PA 18069
(610)398-0111 info@klfc.org

Neighborhood Center 435 N. Seventh St. Allentown, PA 18102 610-434-5799

Salvation Army 344 N. 7th St. Allentown, PA 18102 610-432-0128

Second Harvest Food Bank - 1-866-203-3323 - can assist in the application process for food stamp assistance.

St Paul's United Church of Christ 1249 Trexlertown Rd, Trexlertown, PA 18087 Phone: (610) 395-4571
Every Tuesdays from 10.00am to 12 noon. Call first to ensure pick-up is still available.  Must show proof of residency in Lehigh County.

“Free Little Pantry” boxes available 24/7 at these locations:

Union Lutheran Church parking lot, 5500 Route 873, Schnecksville, PA  18078

Li’l Wolf Mobile Home Community office parking lot, 3411 Li’l Wolf Dr., Orefield, PA 18069

Greenawalds UCC, 2325 Albright Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104

Parkland Community Library, 4422 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104

The food and personal items located in the “Free Little Pantry” are available for free anytime of the day and night. Look for them in the parking lot or outside the main entrance.

The Salvation Army Toys For Tots program offers holiday gifts to children ages 12 and under for families in need. Interested parents must make an appointment with the Salvation Army to sign up for gifts. Signs up occur in late October and early November and require parents to provide photo identification, proof of birth for each child 12 and under, proof of income, and proof of address. Contact the Salvation Army in October for further information and to make an appointment.

The Salvation Army
144 N. 8th Street, Allentown, PA 18101
610-432-0129

Housing and Shelter Resources 

A call needs to be made to "211" in order to access shelters.

Community Action Lehigh Valley Resource List - Lehigh, Northampton and Monroe Counties

Lehigh Country Conference of Churches

Family Promise of Lehigh Valley 

Parkland Housing Leads

Rental Assistance

The following agency may be able to help you with obtaining housing by providing you with funds toward a security deposit, first month’s rent, or other assistance.  Please contact them and provide information regarding your circumstances so that they can determine whether they can assist you.  You may need to be persistent and make multiple phone calls before receiving assistance, as they experience a high volume of referrals from people seeking help.  Call or stop in many different times if necessary to get the help that you need.

LEHIGH COUNTY CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES

457 W. Allen Street

Allentown, PA  18102

(610)439-8653

www.lehighchurches.org

Walk-in for an intake assessment Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00am – 3:00pm.

https://lehighchurches.org/what-we-do/

www.everyoneon.org - low-cost Wi-Fi and computer purchasing program

www.teamchildren.org - a charitable, non-profit organization with a mission of closing the digital divide

Alateen is a program designed to help teens who may have a relative or friend who is struggling with alcoholism. The meeting is supervised by mandated reporters with all of their clearances for the safety of the teens attending. I am happy to answer any questions any of the counselors might have, but my hope is that they can refer any students who may need help in this area. The meeting is within 10 mins of Parkland HS and is for any kids ages 12-17.

Lehigh Valley Alateen Support Program (pdf)

Click here for information about Lyfepact for Teen mothers.

Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley - a coordinated system of primary care for the uninsured or underinsured

COMPASS - Commonwealth of PA Access to Social Services - cash assistant, energy assistance, food stamps, health coverage, home-based and long-term care

CHIP - Children's Health Insurance Program

DeSales University Free Speech Clinic - Accepting Clients - No Cost Services Available 

Peer Mentor Network - free tutoring for students in core academic subjects

Scientific Minds of America - Volunteer opportunites for high school students

• Dial 988 - Suicide and Crisis Hotline (similar to dialing 911 in the event of an emergency, this is for mental health crises)
• Lehigh County Crisis Hotline 610-782-3127
• Greater Lehigh Valley Warmline 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM, 7 days a week: 610-820-8451
• Statewide Support & Referral Helpline: 1-855-284-2494. For TTY, dial 724-631-5600
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
• Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 888-628-9454
• Crisis Text Line: Text “PA” to 741-741
• Safe2Say: 1-844-723-2729 or www.safe2saypa.org
• Veteran Crisis Line: 800-273-TALK (8255)
• Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990
• Get Help Now Hotline (for substance use disorders) 800-662-4357
• Pennsylvania Sexual Assault Helpline – 888-772-7227
• National Domestic Violence Helpline – 800-799-7233
• What Parents Can Do When Their Child is Anxious 
• World Health Organization: Healthy at Home-Mental Health WHO - Healthy At Home - Mental Health
• Mental Health in PA PA DHS - Mental Health Services

The health room staff provides many services for our students.  The goal of our nurses is to maintain the health, safety and wellness of every student to ensure success in the classroom.  

Health Services

Health Room Forms