Mission Accomplished—Because of You! Phil the Bag Campaign Surpassed the Goal

Thanks to your generosity, teamwork, and belief in our mission, “Phil, the Bag” has officially reached his goal—and then some!

The Phil, the Bag Campaign was created with a simple but powerful purpose: to provide essential food items to individuals and families facing hunger across the Diocese of Allentown. Each gift represents more than groceries—it represents a neighbor saying, “You are not alone.”

Because of you:

• Pantry shelves are more fully stocked
• Families have reliable access to nutritious food
• Catholic Charities can respond more quickly to urgent needs

Every bag donated, every dollar given, and every prayer offered made a tangible difference. This campaign is proof that when our community comes together, extraordinary things happen.

While we celebrate this success, the need remains. Food insecurity doesn’t end with one campaign—but hope grows every time you choose to act.

Keep the momentum going:

• Make a recurring gift to support hunger relief year-round
• Organize a food drive with your parish, school, or workplace
• Continue praying for the families and individuals we serve

From all of us at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Allentown—thank you for helping Phil reach his goal and for standing with our neighbors in need. Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate community.