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Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley reports sharp rise in food aid, expands workforce training
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Leaders from the Bethlehem-based Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley told Northampton CountyEconomic Development Committee members that demand for its food pantry and senior programs rose sharply last year while a new linguistic and cultural workforce development center enrolled hundreds and placed residents in healthcare jobs.
Leaders from Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley told the Northampton County Economic Development Committee that their Bethlehem-based nonprofit has seen sharply increased demand for food assistance and senior services while expanding a workforce development program that has enrolled and trained hundreds of residents.
The information came during a presentation to committee members by Raymond Santiago, executive director of Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley, and Joseph Marte, the center's development manager. Santiago said the center, founded in 1968, provides food pantry services, a senior center and social services while operating a new Linguistic and Cultural Workforce Development Center in partnership with St. Luke's University Health Network, local community colleges and other organizations.
Santiago said the center served 742 households through its food pantry in the last fiscal year, up from 605 the…
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