Even though March is Women's History Month, it's also important to highlight women who are reshaping the food system in real time. Today we are talking about Tanya Denise Fields. She founded the Black Feminist Project, an organization that looks at the intersection of food and reproductive, class, gender, and racial justice to empower Black women, girls, non-men, and marginalized genders. The organization enriches women’s lives by crafting accessible, multigenerational, radical women-led programs, including their Food Box Program and she hosts classes and teaches her followers how to cook more affordable and diverse meals. Check out her site to learn more! ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Mobile Market is out today! We are in the Scottdale, Rite Aid parking lot until 12. Come by to pick up fresh produce and celebrate the first day of spring!!🍎🥦🫑🥕 ... See MoreSee Less
We have another Clelian Heights volunteer interview! This is Michael. Michael loves to volunteer at the Food Bank. He worked here for a while before covid, but is now happy to be back! We asked him what he loves about volunteering here and he says, "I love brooming and cleaning. It's perfect. I've been here for a long time." We also asked what he like about the Food Bank and his time here and this is what he said; "I like all my friends (the warehouse workers) and I like it here from the bottom of my heart". Thank you Michael for your volunteerism and for making sure our warehouse stays clean! #intellectualdisabilityawareness #whatweCANdo #volunteering#DisabilityAwarenessMonth... See MoreSee Less
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Westinghouse S.U.R.E retirees volunteered in our warehouse in Delmont. They packed 254 cases of bread and the boxes will be distributed to our pantry participants throughout Westmoreland County We thank them for their continued support of the Westmoreland Food Bank and helping those in need! #volunteers... See MoreSee Less
Dawn DePaola and Lee Ann Mason, from Pheple FCU volunteered in our warehouse. They helped sort and repack 72 boxes of produce, packed 203 bags of carrots and 291bags of oranges. In addition, they helped the warehouse prepare for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors distribution. We thank them for their hard work! ... See MoreSee Less
We have another interview of one of our Clelian Heights friends! This is Twaun. Twaun has been volunteering at the Food Bank for a long time, before covid, and is now happy to be back! Twaun says he loves mopping, brooming, and making sure there is no dirt. He says that he loves to go out with his supervisors from the Clelian workshop to help give back to the community. He loves volunteering and cleaning the warehouse because he says that the workers here are good and he loves that they know him. Thank you Twaun for all you do! #disibilityawarenessawarenessmonth#volunteerism#intellectualdisabilitiesawareness#WhatWeCanDo... See MoreSee Less
Philips – Mt. Pleasant employees packed 89 dry boxes and 36 frozen boxes for our military share program. In addition they created 1500 PSFB boxes and packed 156 cases of bread. Thank you for your continued support of Westmoreland Food Bank and all your hard work! ... See MoreSee Less
Today is #internationalwomensday! Here at the Food Bank, we are beating the job stereotypes in a common work place. We have an awesome woman working in our warehouse, mostly women directors, a women IT team and our CFO and CEO are amazing women as well! They all create a huge impact in the community and cannot appreciate them enough! All women in the Food Bank: Jenn, Randee, Lauren, Texie, Deana, Lea-Ann, Gina, Jess, Michelle, Taryn, Kelly, Sam, Matty, and Anita. #letshearitforthegirls#womenempowerment... See MoreSee Less
Join us in celebrating #NSBW23 March 6-10 to highlight the importance of #schoolbreakfast and the critical role school nutrition professionals play in helping children succeed in and out of the classroom.
All Dry Services of Rostraver Lends a Wing to Fight Hunger in Westmoreland County. Regional restoration service works with area businesses to gather over 200 pounds of additional food donations for We...
Since March is also Women's History Month, there are key women that helped shape the American food and agriculture system. Today, we want to focus on Dr. Mary Engle Pennington "The Ice Woman". She was a chemist and served in President Hoover's Food Administration, USDA, and the FDA. Dr. Pennington revolutionized the food supply chain and distribution system by developing safe and sanitary methods for processing, storing and shipping dairy products, poultry, eggs and fish. In addition to instilling food safety and preservation practices, she helped design and evaluate transportation and storage mediums aimed at maintaining low temperatures to reduce bacteria counts in refrigerated and frozen foods. #womenhistory#womeninfood... See MoreSee Less
The Yough High School Life Skills Class volunteered in our warehouse. The students packed 60 cases of bread and assembled 60 boxes. These bread items will be distributed to individuals and families who participate in our pantry programs. Thank you for your help in support our mission! ... See MoreSee Less
For this month, the Food Bank interviewed 3 people from the Clelian Heights workshop. This is Matt. Matt has been volunteering at the Food Bank for a long time. He took a break during covid but is happy to be back, brooming, mopping and making sure the warehouse stays clean. Matt says he loves to volunteer because it makes people happy and he likes when he makes people feel happy. He says he likes coming here to see his friends, the warehouse workers. He's excited to be back doing what he loves. Thank you Matt for volunteering and keeping this place clean! #exceptionalpeople#volunteerism... See MoreSee Less
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Even though March is Women's History Month, it's also important to highlight women who are reshaping the food system in real time. Today we are talking about Tanya Denise Fields. She founded the Black Feminist Project, an organization that looks at the intersection of food and reproductive, class, gender, and racial justice to empower Black women, girls, non-men, and marginalized genders. The organization enriches women’s lives by crafting accessible, multigenerational, radical women-led programs, including their Food Box Program and she hosts classes and teaches her followers how to cook more affordable and diverse meals. Check out her site to learn more!
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Westmoreland's Best of Westmoreland County is back! Up until March 29th, you can nominate us for best of the best! Thank you for your support! ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Mobile Market is out today! We are in the Scottdale, Rite Aid parking lot until 12. Come by to pick up fresh produce and celebrate the first day of spring!!🍎🥦🫑🥕 ... See MoreSee Less
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We have another Clelian Heights volunteer interview! This is Michael. Michael loves to volunteer at the Food Bank. He worked here for a while before covid, but is now happy to be back! We asked him what he loves about volunteering here and he says, "I love brooming and cleaning. It's perfect. I've been here for a long time." We also asked what he like about the Food Bank and his time here and this is what he said; "I like all my friends (the warehouse workers) and I like it here from the bottom of my heart". Thank you Michael for your volunteerism and for making sure our warehouse stays clean! #intellectualdisabilityawareness #whatweCANdo #volunteering #DisabilityAwarenessMonth ... See MoreSee Less
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Westmoreland's Best of Westmoreland County is back! From March 15th-29th, nominate us for best of the best! Thank you for your support! ... See MoreSee Less
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Westinghouse S.U.R.E retirees volunteered in our warehouse in Delmont. They packed 254 cases of bread and the boxes will be distributed to our pantry participants throughout Westmoreland County We thank them for their continued support of the Westmoreland Food Bank and helping those in need! #volunteers ... See MoreSee Less
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Dawn DePaola and Lee Ann Mason, from Pheple FCU volunteered in our warehouse. They helped sort and repack 72 boxes of produce, packed 203 bags of carrots and 291bags of oranges. In addition, they helped the warehouse prepare for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors distribution. We thank them for their hard work! ... See MoreSee Less
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For #WorldKidneyDay, we want to highlight one of our Agency Relations and SNAP Coordinators, Jess. In November of 2020, Jess donated one of her kidneys to a stranger in need. She exhibits true acts of kindness. Check out her news story below!
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We have another interview of one of our Clelian Heights friends! This is Twaun. Twaun has been volunteering at the Food Bank for a long time, before covid, and is now happy to be back! Twaun says he loves mopping, brooming, and making sure there is no dirt. He says that he loves to go out with his supervisors from the Clelian workshop to help give back to the community. He loves volunteering and cleaning the warehouse because he says that the workers here are good and he loves that they know him. Thank you Twaun for all you do! #disibilityawarenessawarenessmonth #volunteerism #intellectualdisabilitiesawareness #WhatWeCanDo ... See MoreSee Less
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What an awesome volunteer!!!
The best guy I’ve always met! Always has a smile for everyone. Go Twaun!!!
Look at that smile! God bless him and his brooming.
You rock, Twaun!!
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Philips – Mt. Pleasant employees packed 89 dry boxes and 36 frozen boxes for our military share program. In addition they created 1500 PSFB boxes and packed 156 cases of bread. Thank you for your continued support of Westmoreland Food Bank and all your hard work! ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is #internationalwomensday! Here at the Food Bank, we are beating the job stereotypes in a common work place. We have an awesome woman working in our warehouse, mostly women directors, a women IT team and our CFO and CEO are amazing women as well! They all create a huge impact in the community and cannot appreciate them enough! All women in the Food Bank: Jenn, Randee, Lauren, Texie, Deana, Lea-Ann, Gina, Jess, Michelle, Taryn, Kelly, Sam, Matty, and Anita. #letshearitforthegirls #womenempowerment ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Women’s Day!
I've never met a food bank woman that I didn't like. Lol. They are the best!
So lucky to have all these wonderful women in my life.
What a great team! 👏👏👏
Great bunch of ladies!
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Join us in celebrating #NSBW23 March 6-10 to highlight the importance of #schoolbreakfast and the critical role school nutrition professionals play in helping children succeed in and out of the classroom.
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Since March is also Women's History Month, there are key women that helped shape the American food and agriculture system. Today, we want to focus on Dr. Mary Engle Pennington "The Ice Woman". She was a chemist and served in President Hoover's Food Administration, USDA, and the FDA. Dr. Pennington revolutionized the food supply chain and distribution system by developing safe and sanitary methods for processing, storing and shipping dairy products, poultry, eggs and fish. In addition to instilling food safety and preservation practices, she helped design and evaluate transportation and storage mediums aimed at maintaining low temperatures to reduce bacteria counts in refrigerated and frozen foods. #womenhistory #womeninfood ... See MoreSee Less
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The Yough High School Life Skills Class volunteered in our warehouse. The students packed 60 cases of bread and assembled 60 boxes. These bread items will be distributed to individuals and families who participate in our pantry programs. Thank you for your help in support our mission! ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy birthday to our Director of Technology Services, Deana! We all hope you have an amazing day!🥳🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Birthday Deana! I hope you get legos!!
Happy birthday from Lea-Anns Mom.
Happy Birthday Deana!
Happy Birthday Deana!!!
Happy birthday Deana!! 🎂🎉😊🎁🎈🍹
Happy Birthday Deaner!!
Happy birthday
Happy birthday 🎂
Happy birthday 🎊🎁🎈🎉🎂
Have a great day Deana
Happy Birthday Deana!!!❤️🎉🎁🎂
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For this month, the Food Bank interviewed 3 people from the Clelian Heights workshop. This is Matt. Matt has been volunteering at the Food Bank for a long time. He took a break during covid but is happy to be back, brooming, mopping and making sure the warehouse stays clean. Matt says he loves to volunteer because it makes people happy and he likes when he makes people feel happy. He says he likes coming here to see his friends, the warehouse workers. He's excited to be back doing what he loves. Thank you Matt for volunteering and keeping this place clean! #exceptionalpeople #volunteerism ... See MoreSee Less
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