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Service & Safety

Lehigh is committed to helping South Bethlehem thrive for everyone who visits, learns, works and lives here. Through dedicated programs and active community engagement, we work alongside local organizations, businesses, and residents to enhance public safety, continuously improve our neighborhoods and build strong connections between campus and community. Together, we’re creating lasting change and shared progress.

Sustainability and Food Security: A Vital Connection

By supporting local food systems, reducing waste, and using resources responsibly, we can build a more just and resilient future. At Lehigh and beyond, sustainable food practices are essential to fighting hunger and nurturing healthier communities for all.

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Food Banks

In South Bethlehem, Lehigh helps run a to combat food insecurity in a local food desert. Lehigh also supports students facing hunger through a free campus pantry offering meals, snacks, and wellness items to those in need.

Volunteers working in a community garden

Community Garden

The on Goodman Campus offers faculty, staff, students, and alumni space to grow nutritious food. It fosters community development, social interaction, beautifies neighborhoods, and helps preserve green space through annual and seasonal plot leases.

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Fighting Hunger, Cutting Waste

Through the, Lehigh students help reduce food waste and fight hunger by donating surplus dining hall meals to local shelters like Victory House, advancing sustainability and community care.

 
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A Commitment to Community Service

Lehigh students contribute 68,000+ service hours yearly in 100+ programs, with 72% participation. This engagement builds leadership, empathy, and real-world skills, creating lasting, positive impacts in the community and beyond.

Uniting for a Brighter, Safer Future

A clean, safe environment is vital for the well-being of students, faculty, staff, and community. While city life enriches experiences, it brings health and safety challenges. Lehigh and community partners collaborate to address these issues, creating a safer, healthier future for all.

A Commitment to Service

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Policing in Partnership

Jason
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Lehigh University Police Department | Associate Vice President of Campus Safety, Chief of Police

Policing in Partnership

³¢±ð³ó¾±²µ³ó’s fully accredited department partners with local police, fire, and community organizations. LUPD focuses on community policing through student-registered homes, grants, and neighborhood patrols to keep campus and Bethlehem safe.

Raymond
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Empowered Leadership

Raymond
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Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley | Executive Director

Empowered Leadership

Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley, since 1968, empowers Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals with social services, community programs, and workforce development, promoting self-sufficiency, cultural understanding, and opportunity across the Lehigh Valley.

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A Recognized Change Maker

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Lehigh Community Service Office | Assistant Dean, Director

A Recognized Change Maker

Carolina ±á±ð°ù²Ôá²Ô»å±ð³ú, recognized change maker, was honored at of Eastern PA’s Take the Lead event for her leadership and dedication to empowering youth throughout the Lehigh Valley community.

Building Bridges: Lehigh in the Community

Lehigh University is deeply committed to fostering meaningful connections with the Bethlehem community. Through events, outreach, and partnerships—from joyful celebrations to sustainability efforts—students, staff, and neighbors come together to make a lasting impact.

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Spring Fling: 25 Years of Joy

³¢±ð³ó¾±²µ³ó’s an annual tradition now heading into its 25th year, brings together Bethlehem families and Lehigh students for games, snacks and fun, fostering strong community bonds and joyful connection.

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Lehigh and Bethlehem Unite

The aims to build positive ties between Lehigh and Bethlehem by fostering student connection and meaningful community engagement.

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Asa: Lehigh's Gift to the City

to , strengthening a shared commitment to public safety. Asa enhances patrol reach, crowd control and symbolizes the strong Lehigh–Bethlehem partnership.

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Holiday Giving: Shop with a Cop

Lehigh University's pairs officers with South Bethlehem families to fulfill children's wish lists. The event includes breakfast, a Santa visit, wrapped gifts, and grocery cards—bringing joy to the holiday season.

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Reducing and Reusing

³¢±ð³ó¾±²µ³ó’s now automatically enrolls meal plan users, making it easy to reduce waste. ÃÈÃÃÉç get reusable containers, supporting sustainability by cutting landfill waste and enhancing campus dining.