On a very warm day at the beginning of September, over 100 partners of the Westmoreland County Food Bank (WCFB) filed into the Delmont warehouse to help kick-off Hunger Action Month at the annual Partnership Luncheon and Awards event. “This just shows the dedication to the Food Bank and the people we serve,” stated Jennifer…
Kris M. Douglas, Chief Executive Officer of the Westmoreland County Food Bank addressed a crowd gathered at the unveiling of their new freezer on Wednesday, and expressed how blessed they are to have such a giving community to assist us in obtaining a new freezer that was leveraged via the Department of Community and Economic…
The Westmoreland County Food Bank, Walmart and Feeding America® are extending their thanks to everyone who helped raise $55,131.41 for the estimated 7,000 families who struggle with food insecurity in Westmoreland County as part of the 5th annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign this April. “By working with Walmart, its 14 supplier partners and Synchrony…
The Westmoreland County Food Bank’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the fourth consecutive time that the Westmoreland County Food Bank has earned this top distinction. Since 2002, using objective analysis, Charity Navigator has awarded only…
Each year, the Westmoreland County Food Bank recognizes its core of nearly 7,000 volunteers for all of the work that they accomplish in assisting the Food Bank during a luncheon which is held in the Westmoreland County Food Bank Warehouse. In 2017, volunteers donated nearly 100,000 hours to the Westmoreland County Food Bank (WCFB). “That…
As summer is fast approaching, the Westmoreland County Food Bank (WCFB) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) are again facing a decrease in funds and supplies to feed children in need in our community. During the summer months, the demand for food increases because children are not receiving nourishment at school and parents look…
The Westmoreland County Food Bank received a $75,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to purchase a brand new refrigerated sprinter van which was unveiled earlier today during a ribbon cutting ceremony. The van will support the Westmoreland County Food Bank’s programs and will be used to pick up and deliver daily food donations. The Westmoreland…
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FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM BEING PLANNED BY THE WESTMORELAND COUNTY FOOD BANK The Westmoreland County Food Bank is again working to make sure that no children in Westmoreland County go hungry when school is closed this summer. Over 51,000 children in the county receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year, but many of these children…
FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM BEING PLANNED BY THE WESTMORELAND COUNTY FOOD BANK The Westmoreland County Food Bank is again working to make sure that no children in Westmoreland County go hungry when school is closed this summer. Over 51,000 children in the county receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year, but many of these children…