Sen. Brewster and Partners Host Drive-Up Food Distribution Event

Sen. Brewster and Partners Host Drive-Up Food Distribution Event

March 22, 2022

McKeesport, March 22, 2022 – State Senator Jim Brewster partnered with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and U. S. Steel to host a drive-up food distribution event at the West Mifflin Area High School on Tuesday.

“Our country grows more food than any other nation, so it is unthinkable that anyone should go hungry,” Brewster said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to partner with these organizations to bring this vital need to area residents.”

The event took place between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the West Mifflin Area High School parking lot, with volunteers loading boxes of food into vehicles and handing out information about state-related programs to help combat food insecurity.

Lisa Scales, President & CEO of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank added, “Partnerships in the community are critical in making sure our neighbors have access to food when and where they need it. We’re seeing more and more families struggle with paying more at the gas pump and in the grocery store. Our entire network is here to make sure no family has to choose between paying their bills and feeding their loved ones.”

Senator Brewster’s office helped to register over 250 vehicles to drive up and receive a box of food, which included frozen ground beef, chicken breast, and ham steak, along with a non-perishable box of food and a box of produce.

“U. S. Steel and our employees are pleased to be working with Senator Jim Brewster and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to support the Mon Valley communities where we live and work,” said Don German, Plant Manager, U. S. Steel Irvin Plant. “We hope these boxes help our neighbors, and we thank Senator Brewster for his years of leadership and support in the Mon Valley.”

With the help of supporters and partners, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank distributed nearly 45 million meals in Southwestern Pennsylvania from July, 2020 through June, 2021. However, there are more than 343,000 people in the Food Bank’s service area who experience food insecurity, according to a study conducted by Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap. That means 1 in 7 of our neighbors are living with food insecurity. Individuals who want to help, can donate or volunteer by visiting www.pittsburghfoodbank.org.

Senator Brewster added that anyone unable to attend on Tuesday can find more food distribution events in the region, as well as additional information about food assistance programs by visiting www.pittsburghfoodbank.org or by calling 412-460-3663 ext. 655.

Brewster, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Expand Partnership to Local Libraries

Brewster, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Expand Partnership to Local Libraries

August 22, 2019

Join Forces on Collaborate-Educate-Enroll events

Harrisburg – August 22, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced today a new outreach partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank on Collaborate-Educate-Enroll events.

“My office has worked with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank over the past year to successfully share state services with those who attend the Produce To People event at the Food Bank’s facility in Duquesne,” Brewster said.  “I look forward to expanding our educational partnership by traveling to numerous libraries in the region this September to offer state assistance.”

A wide variety of state services will be presented at local libraries including the Property Tax/Rent Rebate, PennDOT’s Yellow Dot Program, Unclaimed Property and the new Senior Bus Pass (ConnectCard). A representative from the Food Bank will also be on hand to discuss numerous food assistance programs. 

“The Food Bank is delighted to partner with Senator Brewster and his team to reach out to our neighbors throughout September to help them access food assistance and other resources. Hunger Action Month 2019 is a great time to draw awareness not only to the problem of hunger, but also the ways we can help each other meet the basic need for food,” said Lisa Scales, President and CEO of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

Collaborate-Educate-Enroll events will be taking place at the following libraries:

  • Braddock Carnegie Library, 419 Library Street, Braddock
    Wednesday, September 4, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • North Versailles Public Library, 1401 Greensburg Avenue, North Versailles
    Tuesday, September 10, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
  • Baldwin Borough Public Library, 5230 Wolfe Drive, Baldwin
    Wednesday, September 18, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
  • Carnegie Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Street, McKeesport
    Thursday, September 19, 1 9.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Carnegie Library of McKeesport-Duquesne Branch, Duquesne Education Center 300 Kennedy Avenue
    Thursday, September 19, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Boulevard
    Friday, September 20, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

“Libraries are key resources to help educate and inform,” Brewster said. “I am grateful that local libraries are excited to join us in this new collaboration.” 

To learn more about this event or food assistance services in the district visit www.senatorbrewster.com/producetopeople.