Blog

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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2,000+ Items Collected by Shaler HS Students for Canned Food Drive

In early November, Shaler Area High School (SAHS) held a canned food drive with the goal of collecting 1,157 items — representing one item for every student enrolled at SAHS. The school not only exceeded their goal, but also beat last year's total, collecting 2,305 items to benefit the Bread of Life Food Pantry. Thank you to everyone who donated and for your outpouring of generosity!

Amy Jewitt

Nov 121 min read

Help Needed Now for SNAP Beneficiaries in Allegheny County

Friends of Bread of Life Food Pantry, We need your help. As of October 16, 2025, an estimated 162,000 people in Allegheny County will not receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This is a result of budget issues at the federal and state government levels. As a result, the Bread of Life Food Pantry anticipates an increase in the number of families using our pantry to meet their basic needs for food. You can help. Donate dollars directly at

Amy Jewitt

Nov 31 min read

#OneDay Campaign

The Bread of Life Food Pantry is delighted to again be part of the Pittsburgh Foundation's #OneDay Critical Needs Alert campaign...

Amy Jewitt

Aug 11 min read

Eagle Scout Builds "Little Pantry"

A young man named Holden Driver recently built and installed a "Little Pantry" on the church grounds of Calvert Memorial Presbyterian...

Amy Jewitt

Jul 141 min read

Volunteer Spotlight: Keona Avant

Meet Keona Avant, a new volunteer to the Bread of Life Food Pantry. Keona is a shopper and decided one day to ask if she could also be a...

Amy Jewitt

Jul 101 min read

Giving Thanks to the Hill Family

The Hill Family, with mother Amy and children Xander and Maddie, delivered 60 turkeys and tote bags filled with many of the items a...

Amy Jewitt

Dec 7, 20241 min read

New Neighbors at eVinci Technologies Support Pantry

eVinci Technologies, a subdivision of Westinghouse, recently moved into a warehouse location on Bridge Street in Etna, very near the...

Amy Jewitt

Dec 7, 20241 min read

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...

Amy Jewitt

Nov 14, 20241 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...

Amy Jewitt

Oct 29, 20241 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...

Amy Jewitt

Aug 1, 20241 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...

Amy Jewitt

Jul 30, 20241 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...

Amy Jewitt

May 2, 20241 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,...

Amy Jewitt

Apr 17, 20241 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...

Amy Jewitt

Apr 9, 20241 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...

Amy Jewitt

Mar 19, 20242 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...

Amy Jewitt

Dec 19, 20231 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...

Amy Jewitt

Dec 18, 20232 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...

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...

Amy Jewitt

Nov 18, 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...

Amy Jewitt

Nov 2, 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...

Amy Jewitt

Jul 18, 20231 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...

Amy Jewitt

Jun 23, 20232 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...

Amy Jewitt

Jun 23, 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...

Amy Jewitt

May 22, 20231 min read