Lehigh Valley, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/05/2011 -- Subway® restaurants has announced that the Lehigh Valley market has raised $7,170 for the Allentown Rescue Mission with their Have A Heart campaign. During the month of February, participating SUBWAY® restaurants asked customers to donate $1 to help feed the homeless. In return, customers received a coupon for one free 6-inch sub with the purchase of another 6-inch sub. Fifty-seven Subway® locations in the Lehigh Valley market and in the Poconos participated.

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“We are proud that SUBWAY® and its generous customers were able to raise money for the Allentown Rescue Mission,” said Gary Lentz, board chair and SUBWAY® owner. “The Mission is a great organization that helps people in our own backyard. It’s important to us to be able to help those in our own community.”

“The Mission serves the hungry and homeless of Lehigh Valley, individuals who perhaps need help the most,” said Gary Millspaugh, executive director of the Allentown Rescue Mission. “SUBWAY®’s participation throughout Lehigh Valley and the Poconos speaks volumes to the franchise’s commitment to our community and dedication to combating hunger in our region. The Mission is grateful for SUBWAY®’s partnership and will use these funds to support the vital services we provide to homeless individuals throughout the year.”

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- The Allentown Rescue Mission (http://www.allentownrescuemission.org) seeks to rescue, restore, and rehabilitate those people who are in crisis and without a place to call home.

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