July 01, 2022 | We’re building confidence & dignity through the power of choice! When people began coming to us for food directly, we started discussing how we can meet …
The Food Podcast, presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union, is a unique platform for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to talk about all things food.
In addition to breaking down barriers that separate people from food, the show creates critical awareness regarding hunger both locally and nationally, with an increased focus on health and wellness initiatives.
The Power of Choice
Colby Armstrong from the Pittsburgh Penguins
May 10, 2022 | SCORE! Lisa Scales, our President & CEO, breaks the ice with Colby Armstrong, who talks about his time with the Pittsburgh Penguins & being Sidney Crosby’s …
Duquesne Light supports the Food Bank
March 24, 2022 | Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank learns more about Duquesne Light Company’s vision to deliver a clean energy future while supporting customer and community needs.
Empty Bowls fundraising event features Pittsburgh restaurants and artisan bowls
March 16, 2022 | Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank gets an inside look at how artisans are making one-of-a-kind bowls for this year’s Empty Bowls Fundraiser.
Food Bank recognizes the Child Hunger Heroes
March 09, 2022 | We honor those who have consistently overcome challenges to make sure kids have food to eat!
Pitt grad students worked to find solution to food insecurity in Pittsburgh region.
February 23, 2022 | Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank speaks to the winners of the University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business’ Super Analytics Challenge.
Why is the Black community experiencing higher rates of food insecurity in the Pittsburgh region?
February 16, 2022 | Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank celebrates Black History Month by learning more about food insecurity and race in the Pittsburgh region.
Pittsburgh Flying Disc Ice Bowl supports the Food Bank
February 09, 2022 | The Food Bank talks about a fun way to get outside while supporting your neighbors this winter.
Overcoming transportation hurdles can increase food access, security
February 02, 2022 | The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank looks into transportation and how it impacts food access and food security for families in the Three Rivers Region.
How is domestic violence tied to food insecurity?
January 26, 2022 | The Food Bank learns more about the connection between domestic violence and food insecurity.
10-year-old honored for work with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
January 21, 2022 | Makayla Alaquiva was added to the Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania 18 under Eighteen class for the way she advocates for the Food Bank.
Heat or eat? The impossible choice families are making in the Three Rivers region
January 12, 2022 | Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank addresses the impact cold weather is having on food insecurity. While the Food Bank hasn’t seen a large uptick in people …
2021 at the food bank
January 05, 2022 | Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank looks back at 2021. With the generosity of the community — whether that included food or monetary donations, volunteer hours, or …
The power of sharing stories of food insecurity
December 29, 2021 | Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank talks about the power of sharing stories of food insecurity.
The nicest Grinch in Pittsburgh
December 08, 2021 | Whoville isn’t the only town with a famous Grinch! In fact, Pittsburgh’s Grinch has a huge heart for helping to solve hunger in his community.
Why you should make your holiday dinner plate colorful
November 24, 2021 | The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank explains some great ways to guarantee your holiday meals are delicious and nutritious.
Former TV personality joins Food Bank
November 19, 2021 | On this week’s episode of the food podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union on the Trib Live Podcast network, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank …
What is causing food insecurity in the Three Rivers region?
July 07, 2021 | We dive into a topic that impacts our entire community: What is causing people to be food insecure?
Pittsburgh food bank changes look with new branding
July 01, 2021 | The mission is the same, but the logo has changed to reflect the innovative things the food bank is doing to provide meals to those in …
A look at the food bank’s mobile farmers market
June 04, 2021 | June is fruits and veggies month, so this week’s podcast focuses on the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s innovative way to get fresh produce from local …
KDKA-TV Feed the Kids Telethon airs June 2
May 25, 2021 | While some kids get excited for school to let out for summer, others worry. Children who live with food insecurity often rely on free meals at …
Food bank farm preps to grow produce for Pittsburghers
May 05, 2021 | When people think of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, they usually think about a warehouse filled with food. Not many people realize the food bank …
Shining a light on food justice and social justice
April 29, 2021 | The initiative is intended to create awareness about social inequality while educating organizations focused on ending racism and creating equality.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds Fight Against Hunger
October 17, 2019 | As part of the team’s partnership with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, the first place Pittsburgh Riverhounds are also leading the fight against hunger in southwestern …
Clearview Federal Credit Union Pushes For Food Volunteers
October 02, 2019 | Episode 2 of the newly launched podcast focused on Clearview Federal Credit Union’s charitable and volunteer impact in the region.
Giant Eagle Prepares Fall Food Share
October 08, 2019 | Episode 3 of The Food Podcast looks at the Fall Food Share, the region’s largest food and funds drive. It will take place on October 24 …
Hops for Hunger
November 11, 2021 | Feeding Pennsylvania and PA Eats are joining forces with local breweries across the state to raise money for hunger relief through the first annual Hops For …
PNC Bank Partners With Food Bank For KDKA-TV Turkey Fund
October 30, 2019 | To kick off this year’s KDKA-TV Turkey Fund, Jim Balouris, Executive Vice President of PNC Bank, joined host Brian Gulish on this week’s episode of “The …
Food Is Medicine
October 06, 2021 | Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank talks about why medical facilities are working to get patients access to healthy food.
PA Seeing Increase In SNAP Benefits
September 22, 2021 | A conversation with the acting secretary of PA DHS, Megan Snead. Snead has been visiting Food Banks across Pennsylvania for hunger action month, and wants to …
Food Bank Under Renovation In Effort To House and Distribute More Produce
July 28, 2021 | On this episode of the Food podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is giving an inside look at a major …
Food Justice
September 01, 2021 | The goal of the initiative is to create awareness about social inequality, while educating the Food Bank’s service area of numerous organizations in the region that …
What happens to food that goes bad
September 08, 2021 | Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank talks about its new partnership with Ecotone Renewables. The partnership is part of its latest efforts to cut down on organic …
Food Bank Adds Senior Boxes To Drive-Up Distributions
September 15, 2021 | Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank talks about the news plans to start offering Senior Boxes at drive-up distributions.
Steelers Pat Freiermuth Volunteers
September 29, 2021 | On this episode of the food podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union on the Trib Live podcast network, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank sits down …
Why More Food Banks Are Creating Government Affairs Departments
October 13, 2021 | Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank talks to a man who has played a critical role in securing food for the three rivers region.
How To Check Your Halloween Candy For Bad Sugars
October 20, 2021 | With Halloween right around the corner, kids, and honestly lots of adults will be eating a large amount of candy.
Why UPMC Health Team Is Critical In Identifying Food Insecurity
October 27, 2021 | Among other donations, UPMC Health Plan actively works with the food bank to provide food to patients through an innovative team, created to help with the …
AEW Pro Wrestlers Share Stories Of Food Insecurity
August 18, 2021 | This week on The Food Podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank hears from several professional wrestlers as they tell their …
Why Donors Are Investing In Healthy Food
August 4, 2021 | On this episode of the food podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank talks with Arconic Foundation about why it was …
With school out, Trinity’s summer youth café addresses food insecurity
June 09, 2021 | Even though school might be out for summer, the issue of living with food insecurity doesn’t go away for many children.
Food Bank Works With Local Farmers To Rescue Produce
July 21, 2021 | On this week’s episode of the food podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank takes the show on the road with …
Guardsmen and reservists also face food insecurity
August 25, 2021 | On this episode of the Food Podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank talks with Veterans Place about guardsmen and reservists …
Food Bank Prepares For Busy Thanksgiving Season
November 03, 2021 | Thanksgiving is the busiest time of year for the Food Bank. The holiday is such a big undertaking for the Food Bank, staff start to prepare in Spring, …
Why the 1st day of school is critical in getting families food assistance
August 11, 2021 | Food Bank talks about the upcoming school year. Many teachers in Armstrong are breathing a sigh of relief as school starts back up, and it’s not …
Montour ‘Classroom Cupboard’ Provides Food for Dozens of Students
The Classroom Cupboard opened in April and is the first district-wide food pantry in western Pennsylvania. The Cupboard is open to all students and families within the district and is …
‘Black and Gold Christmas’ to Benefit Food Bank
A Moon Township-based band, Chip & The Charge Ups, is already in the holiday spirit, with the release of its new song, ‘Black and Gold Christmas’. The band is using …
Ya Jagoff Podcast Volunteers With Food Bank
As part of the KDKA Turkey Fund partnership, hosts, staff and regular guests from KDKA’s Pittsburgh Today recently visited the Food Bank as part of a volunteer day of service. …
Local Chef Giving Back To Families In Need
Reflecting back on his childhood, Bill Fuller knows what it’s like to be food insecure. Growing up in a single-parent household, Fuller relied on school lunches and food stamps as …
Organizations United To End Hunger
Locally, in Southwestern Pennsylvania, 1 in 7 people are food insecure. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank serves 11 counties in the region, not including Westmoreland County, which functions as its …
TABLE Magazine Founder On Thriving Food Markets
“Markets that thrive in all the important categories associated with population growth, education, and job sustainability are thriving food markets,” said Christina French, founder of TABLE Magazine. As part of …
Rule Change Could Result in About 700,000 People Losing Benefits
On episode 13 of the Food Podcast, Brian Gulish is joined by Adam Morgan, Advocacy Coordinator at Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, as he explains what this rule change means, …
Cycle Of Hunger & Poor Health
Erin Spangler, nutrition and wellness coordinator at Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, joined host Brian Gulish on this week’s episode of the Food Podcast. In her role, Spangler oversees creating …
Feeding America
This week, Feeding America Chief Marketing Officer Cathy Davis joined host Brian Gulish on the Food Podcast to discuss innovative ways that food banks across the country are trying to …
Pitt Basketball Coach Jeff Capel On Nutrition For Athletes
January 22, 2021 | University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball coach, Jeff Capel, joins the podcast to talk to host Brian Gulish about the importance of student-athletes being aware and exposed …
New Pittsburgh Based Social Media Start-Up
Trend Teams, LLC, a Pittsburgh based social media start-up, similar to fantasy sports games like football or baseball, has partnered with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to help feed people …
In Miami For Super Bowl LIV
The Food Podcast went to the Super Bowl. Through a partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Food Bank and board member Bill Fuller — executive chef of the big Burrito …
Interview With Charles Woodson & Moon’s A.Q. Shipley
On this week’s episode of The Food Podcast, host Brian Gulish interviews Moon Township native (Moon Area High School) and current center for the Arizona Cardinals, A.Q. Shipley, as well …
Empty Bowls: Local Celebs Serving Soup
Empty Bowls, a collaboration between Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest, will take place on Sunday, March 15 at Rodef Shalom on Fifth Avenue. The event consists of …
Apple Castle Keeping Hunger Away
Steve Johnston, sixth-generation owner of Apple Castle in New Wilmington, recently joined Brian Gulish on the Food Podcast to discuss his company’s commitment to support Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s …
Helping During The Coronavirus Crisis
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank updates us on the help that’s been given and what is still needed during the Coronavirus crisis.
Trinity School District Distributing 20,000 Grab and Go Meals Weekly
Since the start of the organization’s response to the COVID-19 crisis, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank has provided more than 7 million pounds of food through various distribution channels. In …
1st Anniversary of Food Justice is Social Justice Initiative
July 14, 2021 | On this episode of the Food Podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union, we take a look back at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s Food …
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
An introduction to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and what their goals are featuring their CEO Lisa Scales.