WESTMORELAND COUNTY FOOD BANK ASKS THE COMMUNITY TO TAKE ACTION TO END HUNGER Feeding America® Network Food Banks across the Country Promote Hunger Action MonthTM This September the Westmoreland County Food Bank, together with the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks, will mobilize across all 50 states in an effort to bring an end to…
SNAP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE THROUGH FOOD BANK. Organization recognizes that an end to hunger is multifaceted The mission of Westmoreland County Food Bank is to enable all Westmoreland County residents who are hungry or are at risk of hunger to have ready access to food. Through the pursuit of achieving this mission, the organization…
FOOD BANK COMMEMORATES VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH Volunteers Recognized for their Dedication to Ending Hunger Here at Home 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…
WESTMORELAND COUNTY FAMILIES IN NEED NOW HAVE ACCESS TO FRESH MILK THROUGH WESTMORELAND COUNTY FOOD BANK AND FILL A GLASS WITH HOPE® PROGRAM Milk is one of the most requested items at food banks, yet it is rarely donated. As such, hungry families are missing out on the essential nutrients milk provides. That is changing…
WESTMORELAND COUNTY FOOD BANK TO ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF FRESH MILK PROGRAM WHAT Milk is one of the most requested items at food banks, yet it is rarely donated. As such, hungry families are missing out on the essential nutrients milk provides. That is changing in Westmoreland County and throughout Pennsylvania through Fill a Glass with Hope®, an…
WESTMORELAND COUNTY FOOD BANK TO BENEFIT FROM WALMART’S “FIGHT HUNGER. SPARK CHANGE.” CAMPAIGN Through online acts of support, purchasing participating products and donating at the register, campaign aims to help Feeding America secure 75 million meals on behalf of member food banks This week, Walmart launched its “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign, a nationwide initiative calling…
Lou shares how she is impacted by hunger and how the Westmoreland County Food Bank has provided her assistance. Lou’s story, shared for The Pittsburgh Foundation’s PA People Count initiative, demonstrates how this critical service has been impacted by the 2015-16 state budget impasse.
Timothy Madison shares his personal story about how the Westmoreland County Food Bank aided him. He also discusses how damaging the discontinuation of this vital service could be as a result of the 2015-16 state budget impasse as part of The Pittsburgh Foundation’s PA People Count initiative.