We exist simply because people in our community struggle with meeting a basic human need—having enough to eat.
$1 donated can provide 5 meals to neighbors in need.
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Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, a member of Feeding America, is a not-for-profit founded in 1980 headquartered in Duquesne, PA. With a focus on serving the region’s most vulnerable populations with the healthiest foods possible, the Food Bank is committed to providing higher access to fresh fruits and vegetables. This goal is accomplished by partnering with local grocers, distribution companies, farmers, community organizations and individuals to acquire and distribute these foods to the community through a network of nearly 400 member agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, after-school programs and senior housing sites. Together, the Food Bank network distributed 31 million meals last year to the community and is dedicated to meeting the need for food assistance in our region.
Through food solicitation, fund raising, special events, and community partnerships, the Food Bank gathers food at our 94,000 square foot warehouse in Duquesne, PA. Through outlets such as soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, after school programs, senior high rises, MH-MR drop-in centers, neighborhood food assistance agencies, emergency or disaster-related feeding sites, regional food banks, Meals on Wheels, community centers, and special programs, the Food Bank currently distributes around 27 million pounds of food per year. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is a member of Feeding America.
Daily operations at our award-winning LEED certified "Green" warehouse include inspecting and re-packaging food, preparing orders for agencies, receiving, deliveries, pick-ups, maintaining a fleet of trucks and other vehicles, accounting and tracking, Food Stamp outreach, visiting and monitoring agencies, special events planning, development activities, nutrition education, a test kitchen, volunteer projects, publications, and tours.
The Food Bank enjoys rich collaborative relationships with corporations and foundations, government, donors, volunteers, agencies and people we serve. Because of this strong community support, the Food Bank is there to help when we're needed. Even after two decades, we still strive to respond to our community's needs by improving and expanding services, developing new programs, advocating for changes in public policy, maintaining best practices, and alleviating hunger wherever and however we can.
Our mission is to feed people in need and mobilize our community to eliminate hunger.
Our vision is a hunger-free southwestern Pennsylvania.
