अप्रैल marks Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time to honor the incredible people who make our mission a reality. Each year, we are humbled by the dedication and heart our volunteers bring, and we want to express our sincere gratitude. Whether you volunteer as an individual or as part of a corporate or community group, your support is essential.
In the last fiscal year alone, 8,900 volunteers donated over 78,800 hours, enabling us to provide 53 million meals throughout southwestern Pennsylvania.
Your efforts made a measurable difference for thousands of families. Last year, volunteers…
- Distributed 5.5 million pounds of food at our direct distributions, including 3 million pounds of produce.
- Sorted, inspected and packed 3.3 million pounds in the Volunteer Engagement Center.
- Distributed 2.9 million pounds of food through The Market, including nearly 1 million pounds of produce
As we look toward the future, one thing remains constant: volunteers are the heart of our mission. Every hour spent packing boxes, distributing food, supporting events or helping raise awareness strengthens our ability to reach more families and guide them toward greater stability. Your commitment doesn’t just fill shelves, it fuels hope.
For those who have already shared their time and talents, thank you. Your generosity has created real, measurable change for neighbors across our region. And if you haven’t yet had the chance to get involved, there’s a place for you here. Becoming a volunteer means joining a community of people who believe in showing up for one another and whose collective impact is felt every single day. To get involved, please visit https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/get-involved/volunteer/ or email [email protected].
Thank you to The Meredith Group at Baird for sponsoring Volunteer Appreciation Month and recognizing the value of our volunteers.
Together, we can continue to make a lasting difference and leverage the power of community to achieve lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes. Your time, your love and your energy matter. We are grateful for every moment you give to our mission.