Paper Products Donation Campaign - Thank You!
The Bread of Life Food Pantry would like to thank all who helped with the ongoing "Paper Products" campaign that the pantry is holding. A...
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Our blog highlights stories that demonstrate the mission of the Bread of Life Food Pantry as well as the goals we have to provide food and other basic needs to our fellow community members. We also enjoy using our blog to spotlight our dedicated volunteers and others who help make the pantry a success. Finally, seasonal donation events such as Christmas toy drives are listed here as a way to raise public awareness and engagement.
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Amy Jewitt
Oct 291 min read
Volunteer Spotlight: Becky Jones
Meet Becky Jones who volunteers on Tuesdays at the Bread of Life Food Pantry. Becky helps with packing vegetables and stocks baby food...
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Amy Jewitt
Aug 11 min read
Support the Pantry on Aug 6 - #OneDay
The Pittsburgh Foundation has invited the Bread of Life Food Pantry to participate in their #OneDay Critical Needs Fundraiser. This...
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Amy Jewitt
Jul 301 min read
Thank You To Gerri Muto and Others For Recent Donations
The Bread of Life Food Pantry would like to thank to Gerri Muto, her Jazzercise friends, and Gerri's neighbors from her Fox Chase...
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Amy Jewitt
May 21 min read
Aspinwall Presbyterian Church Hosts "Lenten Food Drive"
Members of Aspinwall Presbyterian Church recently held a "Lenten Food Drive" for the Bread of Life Food Pantry with goods being delivered...
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Amy Jewitt
Apr 171 min read
Volunteer Spotlight: Justine Kotchey
Justine Kotchey is a 3-year volunteer at the Bread of Life Food Pantry. She learned about the pantry and its work through her friend,...
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Amy Jewitt
Apr 91 min read
Glenshaw Presbyterian Church Hosts "Fill A Truck" Drive
The Bread of Life Food Pantry would like to thank members of the Glenshaw Presbyterian Church for their "Fill a Truck" Drive that...
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Amy Jewitt
Mar 192 min read
Food For the Soul
Food pantries count on Fox Chapel Church's Fill-the-Truck event to replenish shelves. Written by Tawnya Panizzi, TribLive Staff Photos by...
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Amy Jewitt
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Food Collection Campaigns Benefit Pantry
Elfinwild Presbyterian Church held a winter "Fill the Truck" campaign and delivered collected goods to the Bread of Life Food Pantry on...
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Amy Jewitt
Dec 18, 20232 min read
The Family that Keeps on Giving: The Xander Hill Turkey Project
Written by Alexis Weber, Manager of Bread of Life Food Pantry In 2016 when I first met Xander Hill, he was 13 years old and I was just...
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Amy Jewitt
Nov 18, 20231 min read
Santa Shop at Pantry on Dec 9
The Bread of Life Food Pantry is excited to host a Santa Shop on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 12pm-3pm. Shoppers with dependents from...
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Amy Jewitt
Nov 18, 20231 min read
Wish Book 2023
The Bread of Life Food Pantry is fortunate and happy to be selected for inclusion in the Pittsburgh Foundation's 2023 Wish Book. What is...
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Amy Jewitt
Nov 2, 20231 min read
Volunteer Spotlight: Jake Soeder
Jake Soeder is a new volunteer at the Bread of Life Food Pantry. One day at a local grocery store, Jake happened to meet Alexis, the...
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Amy Jewitt
Jul 18, 20231 min read
Support the Pantry on Aug 1 - #OneDay
Dear Friends of Bread of Life Food Pantry, The Pittsburgh Foundation has invited the Bread of Life Food Pantry to participate in their...
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Amy Jewitt
Jun 23, 20232 min read
Volunteer Spotlight: Adele and Leslie Stokan
The Bread of Life Food Pantry is proud to introduce two new volunteers serving at our facility. Adele and Leslie Stokan are sisters and...
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Amy Jewitt
Jun 23, 20231 min read
Pantry Receives Much-Needed Diaper Donations
Gerrie Muto answered the call from Bread of Life for help with the pantry's shortage of diapers. Gerrie collected donations from her Fox...
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Amy Jewitt
May 22, 20231 min read
Troop 173 Hosts Successful Food Drive
The Bread of Life Food Pantry would like to thank Scout Troop 173 for their recent food drive! The scouts collected, sorted and delivered...
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Amy Jewitt
May 22, 20231 min read
Goods Collected from "Help Stamp Out Hunger" Campaign
A big "thank you" goes out to the letter carriers at the Etna, Glenshaw and McKnight post offices for gathering non-perishables for their...
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Amy Jewitt
Apr 18, 20231 min read
Aspinwall Presbyterian Church Hosts Food Drive
Aspinwall Presbyterian Church held a food drive for Bread of Life Food Pantry and on Sunday, April 16th. Pastor Hill, several adults, and...
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Amy Jewitt
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Receive a Free Eye Exam on May 19
Mission Vision will be offering free eye exams (with glasses provided, if needed) on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Etna Volunteer Fire...
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Amy Jewitt
Jan 10, 20232 min read
Take the Tackle Hunger Challenge!
Attention youth! Get ready to tackle hunger this January and February by taking part in a nationwide movement through the Souper Bowl of...
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Amy Jewitt
Dec 19, 20222 min read
Bread of Life Santa Shop
On Saturday, December 10, the Bread of Life Food Pantry conducted a Santa Shop for the children of the families we serve. Parents and...
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Amy Jewitt
Nov 6, 20222 min read
Volunteer Spotlight: Aggie Paff
Aggie Paff is a newer volunteer at the Bread of Life Food Pantry, having served in this role for just over one year. She stocks and dates...
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Amy Jewitt
Oct 17, 20221 min read
Dine-In or Take-Out at Primanti Bros. on Nov 17 to Fundraise for the Pantry
Primanti Bros. in Allison Park is hosting a "Bread of Life Food Pantry" fundraiser on Thursday, November 17 from 11am-11pm. With any...
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