In honor of Catholic Sisters Week (March 8-14), our Sisters at Monocacy Manor in Bethlehem, Pa., are extending their hearts and hands to combat food insecurity in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. The Sisters will host a drive-thru dropoff of nonperishable food items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, in the circular driveway outside outside St. Francis Center for Renewal, 395 Bridle Path Road. All donations will go to the Diocese of Allentown’s Catholic Charities Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry and Central Moravian Church Food Pantry. Please share what you can.

The following food items are in particular need by local food banks and pantries:

• Bulk packs of individually-wrapped items, like snacks, crackers, cereal bars and fruit cups

• Cases of bottled water

• Granola and protein bars

• Cans and pouches of tuna fish

• Individual servings of macaroni and cheese and similar microwaveable or quick-serve meals

• Canned soups, fruits, vegetables and beans

• Diapers, wipes and baby formula

• Boxed potatoes, rice and meals like Hamburger Helper

• Oatmeal packets or cups

• Cereal in boxes or individual cups

• Peanut butter, jelly and applesauce

• Noodles and pastas

• Teabags, coffee and hot chocolate

• Ramen noodles and soup cups

• Don’t forget the pets — pet food is needed too

Monetary donations also can be mailed to: Sisters Food Drive, c/o Sister Bonnie Marie Kleinschuster, 395 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem PA 18017. Checks should be made payable to “School Sisters of St. Francis.”