2025 Award Winners
Congratulations hunger heroes! Thank you for going above and beyond to help feed kids in your community.
The Child Hunger Hero award program recognizes school districts and community partners making outstanding contributions to food security for kids within Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s service area.
How do I apply?
Applications for 2025 are now closed. Congratulations to this year’s winners!
How does it work?
Partners are evaluated on their child nutrition programs including: school breakfast, summer food, afterschool meals, weekend meals, school pantries, and other child food security efforts.
Who is eligible?
Public and private school districts and community Sponsors of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and/or Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset and Washington Counties.
What are the award levels?
Child Hunger Hero award levels are gold, silver and bronze. Levels are awarded based on the school or community partner’s level of participation across both federal and private child nutrition programs. All award levels provide exceptional service to kids.
