Isaac Bernstein is 16yo from Upper Saint Clair who decided he wanted to do something to help after seeing so many people without homes asking for food on the streets of Pittsburgh. So he decided to dress up as a holiday figure and do personalized visits and activities for families in exchange for a donation […]

The Food Bank’s Nutrition & Wellness Coordinator Erin Spangler says one of the easiest ways to get nutrition without checking labels is to simply make sure your plate is colorful. “We know generally that a healthy eating pattern includes fruits and vegetables, fresh, canned or frozen, really any form is great. That will add a […]

On this episode of the food podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank introduces you to a new team member! Ronnell Hunt is not only one of the new faces at the Food Bank, he’s a face many will be seeing in the community. Hunt is the new Community Education […]

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 Hunger campaign this November. This will be a month-long, statewide fundraiser with proceeds benefiting Feeding PA’s mission and will support the development of nutrition education resources created by PA Eats for […]

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, working with suppliers and organizations to make sure every family has a Thanksgiving meal available to them.  https://files.triblive.com/podcasts/sportstalk/Food%20Podcast%20Thanksgiving%20AUDIO%20ONLY.mp3

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 total welfare of the UPMC Health Plan member community. This team, made up of community health workers, community paramedics, social workers and nurses is trained to check in on […]

With Halloween right around the corner, kids, and honestly lots of adults will be eating a large amount of candy. “Halloween is a special occasion, it doesn’t happen every day and what we eat on a daily basis and a regular basis is far more important and reflects our inner health ultimately,” said the Food […]

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank talks to a man who has played a critical role in securing food for the three rivers region. https://files.triblive.com/podcasts/sportstalk/Food%20Podcast_%20Denny%20AUDIO.mp3