Policy Priorities
There is a movement to end hunger underway in this country, and it needs all of us – community members, advocates, and elected officials – to work together. We believe …
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$952,000 invested in 59 projects
In December 2022, by way of Feeding Pennsylvania, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank was awarded a $1.24 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The grant …
Food Bank Deep Dive: The Farm Bill
By now, you’ve probably heard rumblings about the 2023 Farm Bill, but what is it really and why is it important? Let’s take a deep dive into the Farm Bill …
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion on the Move at the Food Bank
Food is a very personal thing – cultural background, life experiences and dietary needs all play into our food preferences. As the lead hunger-relief agency across 11 counties of southwestern …
Stakeholder Engagement Initiative
The Stakeholder Engagement Initiative has shared information and sought feedback from a wide variety of voices representing each of our stakeholder groups every step of the way. The input received …
A Fresh Vision for the Future
Last year, our network delivered about 12.5 million pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables to our neighbors in need. That’s almost DOUBLE the amount we distributed in 2015—at the beginning …
What is a food apartheid?
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Green Grocer have historically used the term ‘food desert’ to describe communities that lack access to fresh foods and grocery stores. While this term is widely …
Restaurants donate despite pandemic challenges
posted on behalf of the Food Bank sourcing team For many years, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank has fostered partnerships with restaurants in our 11-county service area. Over the years, …
Honoring World Food Day
World Food Day is an international day celebrated every year around the world on October 16 in honor of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization …
Food Justice is Social Justice: YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Works to Eliminate Racism and Empower Women
On Monday, July 27 we launched our Food Justice is Social Justice campaign. The goal of this initiative is to create awareness about social inequality, while educating the Food Bank’s …
Update: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 (3 p.m.)
From March 18 to April 24, together with its network of 365 agencies, partners and programs spanning 11 counties of southwestern Pennsylvania, the organization has provided more than 4.1 million …
More than 6,000 volunteers donate 58,000 hours annually to ending hunger
Written by Maria Montaro Due to the current COVID-19 crisis we’ve had to social distance ourselves from our volunteers and drastically cut back the number of individuals we work with …