Student and Family Support

Middle Schools

Orefield Middle School
Springhouse Middle School

High School

Parkland High School

211 - From help with a utilities bill, to housing assistance, after-school programs for kids, and more, you can dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk with a resource specialist for free.

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

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

or

457 W. Allen St.
Allentown, PA 18102
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 C.A.R.E.S. Food Pantry 5074 Kernsville Road, Unit #4, Orefield, PA 18069 Phone: 484-707-1133
Email: inquiry@parklandcaresfp.org 
Website: https://parklandcaresfp.org/

Drive-Thru Contactless Food Distribution

**All food will be distributed at Kernsville Elementary School  5051 Kernsville Road, Orefield**

Saturday, September 3rd, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Saturday, October 8th, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Saturday, November 12th, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Saturday, December 17th, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

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

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

Parkland Community Library, 4422 Walbert Ave., Allentown, PA 18104

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.

Union Lutheran Church Free Little Pantry 5500 PA-873, Schnecksville, PA 18078 Phone: (610) 767-6884 www.ulclv.org.  The food and personal items located in the “Free Little Pantry” are available for free anytime of the day and night. It’s located in the parking lot outside the main entrance.

Toys for Tots Christmas Assistance 2022

Toys for Tots Ayuda Navidad 2022

Housing and Shelter Resources - Fall 2022

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

Lehigh Country Conference of Churches

Family Promise of Lehigh Valley 

Parkland Housing Leads

Low-cost Wi-Fi for Qualifying Households

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

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

Hotlines/Support Group (pdf)

Mental Health Resource Guide

• 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
• PA Mental Health Resources Guide
• Coping with Stress
• World Health Organization: Healthy at Home-Mental Health WHO - Healthy At Home - Mental Health
• CDC managing stress around COVID-19 CDC - Coping and Managing Stress and Anxiety
• 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

Talking Health

Mind Up for Parents & Families