Newsletter Archives

Summer Telethon Donations Will Be Matched!

Citizens Bank Foundation and Giant Eagle have teamed up with KDKA-TV2 to help feed children at risk of hunger during the summer when they don’t have access to school meals. KDKA Channel 2 will host the “Feed the Kids This Summer” Telethon TOMORROW, May 29 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. All donations will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000! Read more »

Hunger Awareness Day Luncheon

It’s almost June. The school year is ending and so are school breakfast and lunch programs. What happens to low-income children who lose that vital source of reliable food? That’s what Hunger Awareness Day is all about. Come join us for the Hunger Awareness Day Awards Luncheon to mark this day and to honor some outstanding Food Bank supporters. Read more »

Fresh Produce For All

Fresh produce is one of the best gifts of summer. The Food Bank is on a mission to provide more produce to the families we serve – and to you! Farm Stands open June 19 and are open to the public. And if you grow your own garden perhaps you can help your local pantry or soup kitchen by sharing the harvest! Read more »

Girl Scout Troop Earns Bronze Award For Feeding The Hungry

Girl Scout Troop #54228 visited the Food Bank in March of last year to tour, learn about food insecurity and explore the many ways that children can become involved in ending hunger. A seed was planted in their young minds and a year later the girls developed a campaign that would earn them a Bronze Award. Read more »

This Year's Blues Festival Is Taking Off!

Preparations for the Pittsburgh Blues Festival are well underway. July seems like a long time from now, but organizationally speaking, it’s right around the corner! Over 18 years, the Blues Festival has raised more than $1.5 million to help the Food Bank fight hunger in our region. As usual, we are thinking up some new features – including a hot air balloon ride! Read more »