Friday, November 9, 2012
Giant Eagle and the Pittsburgh Community Food Bank have teamed up to collect donations. The drive ends on Wednesday, Nov. 21.
This Thanksgiving season, think about donating food to those who can't afford it. Fall FoodShare is the season's largest food and fund drive for the Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Those who wish to donate can purchase a few most-needed grocery items at participating Giant Eagle stores, make a cash donation at the register, or donate online through the virtual drive, and help make sure local kids get enough to eat all year long. The Verona Giant Eagle along Allegheny River Boulevard has been participating in the drive. Fall FoodShare includes about 60 Giant Eagle stores throughout western Pennsylvania. All food and funds donated stay in the county where the donation was made. Click here to see participating locations. …
Saturday, February 11, 2012
The church will be collecting items at the Oakmont and Pittsburgh Mills locations on Sunday.
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
Parishioners at Riverside Community Church can donate nonperishable food and grocery items to help stock local food banks and food pantries today, Sunday. There will be collection boxes at the Oakmont location and at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall location. Items needed include: For more information, call the church office at 412-828-2488.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Today's Market will match the donations of customers.
Today's Market in Oakmont is participating in a buy one, give one promotion in conjunction with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. From now until the end of 2011, Today’s Market will be collecting donations to help increase the supply of gluten free items available in local food pantries for people with Celiac disease or special diet needs. Celiac disease affects about 1 in 133 people, and people with low incomes often can't afford gluten free foods. Eating foods containing gluten when you have Celiac can cause severe, digestive issues, cancer, as well as stunted growth and development in children. Gluten free items to donate can be purchased at Today's Market. The market will match each item donated by customers. Anyone who …
Monday, December 5, 2011
The eighth annual Richie Hrivnak Toys for Tots and Plum Food Pantry Drive was held on Saturday.
Plum Borough Mayor Richard Hrivnak and his family invited the community to a holiday party at the Boyce Park Ski Lodge on Saturday. There, visitors enjoyed games, activities, visits with Rudolph and Santa Claus, and more fun. Those who attended were asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program, and/or non-perishable food items for the Plum Food Pantry. The Hrivnaks started the holiday party years ago, so their son, Richie, would learn about the joys of giving back.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The event will be Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Boyce Park Ski Lodge.
Plum Borough Mayor Richard Hrivnak and his family have been prepping for the eighth annual Richie Hrivnak Toys for Tots and Plum Food Pantry Drive. The holiday party will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Boyce Park Ski Lodge. There is no cost to attend the event, which includes games, activities, visits with Santa Claus and more fun. The Hrivnaks just ask those who attend to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program, and/or non-perishable food items for the Plum Food Pantry. The Marines distribute the toys collected as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. Mayor Hrivnak and his wife, Charlene, began hosting the party when …
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
The school's student council organized the food drive to benefit the Verona United Methodist Church food pantry.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Verner Elementary School Student Council held a Thanksgiving food drive for the Verona United Methodist Church's food pantry. Each family was asked to donate five canned goods/nonperishable items. In celebration of the students' great efforts to support community members, they will go to school today, Nov. 23, dressed in pajamas. Happy Thanksgiving from the students at Verner Elementary.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Giant Eagle and the Pittsburgh Community Food Bank have teamed up to collect donations. The drive ends on Wednesday, Nov. 16. There's still time!
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Monday, November 14, 2011
New hunger reports show that more than 20-percent of kids in southwestern Pennsylvania don't get enough to eat to live an active healthy life. Fall FoodShare is the largest food and fund drive of the fall. Please purchase a few most-needed grocery items at participating Giant Eagle stores, make a cash donation at the register, or donate online through the virtual drive, and help make sure local kids get enough to eat all year long. The Verona Giant Eagle along Allegheny River Boulevard has been participating in the drive. Fall FoodShare includes about 60 Giant Eagle stores throughout western Pennsylvania. All food and funds donated stay in the county where the donation was made. Fall FoodShare lasted a little longer than usual this year, …
Monday, September 19, 2011
The chamber plans to reach out to new businesses.
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Monday, September 19, 2011
The Plum Chamber of Commerce will hold a membership drive and networking event at the pavilion at the East Suburban YMCA on Thursday, Sept. 22. The Plum Chamber of Commerce wants to reach out to local businesses and inform them of the benefits of being a member of a local chamber of commerce. The event will run from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be food and drinks provided, along with a 50/50 raffle and vendor tables. One lucky attendee also can win a drawing for a $50 gift card. Anyone attending is encouraged to bring items for the Plum food bank. Of particular need are toiletries and personal hygiene items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo and paper products. Other non-perishable food items also will be accepted. For more information, …
