In 2007, the Westmoreland County Food Bank (WCFB) conducted a Gap Study which determined that there were 40,000 people who qualified for but were not receiving food-assistance. This was in addition to the 15,000 already being served by WCFB. After extensive research and planning, the WCFB Board of Directors agreed to align with Feeding America’s…
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 those 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 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 do not get enough to eat when school is out. …
Designed to raise awareness about the problem of hunger in our nation and as well as in our local communities, Empty Bowl luncheons typically offer a simple fare of soup and bread and often feature the work of local artists who have donated works themed around the Empty Bowl concept. In Westmoreland County the Empty…
The Westmoreland County Food Bank today announced that its board of directors has appointed Jennifer Miller as Chief Executive Officer, effective January1, 2019. Mrs. Miller has been serving as the interim CEO for the past 2 months. Previously, she was the Director of Development at the Westmoreland County Food Bank. “We are fortunate to have…
The thirteenth annual Turkey Cup Challenge was held recently to benefit the Westmoreland County Food Bank (WCFB) in cooperation with nine Westmoreland County schools. In total, $34,218.24 was raised. This is a fun and spirited competition among, potentially, all of the Westmoreland County schools to see who can collect the most donations for the Food…
After six years of serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Westmoreland County Food Bank, Kris M. Douglas has submitted his resignation to the Board of Directors. Under Mr. Douglas’ leadership, the Food Bank distributed 9 million pounds of food and raised over 2 million dollars in 2017. “The Board is grateful to Mr. Douglas…
The Westmoreland County Food Bank has joined forces with Penn Line Service, Inc. to host a community-wide day of giving event on September 28 – Day 2 Don8. Penn Line has challenged the community with a $5,000 matching gift for donors to show their support in the fight against hunger in Westmoreland County. Launched 36…
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…