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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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Easter Donations Requested
February 18 th marks Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season. The Bread of Life Food Pantry is in full swing preparing for Easter for our families. In addition to our families receiving their usual shopping selections, we would like to provide a 1/2 ham and small gift card to them for their Easter dinner. An Easter bag is planned for the children and has already been covered by a private donor. If you are able to make a donation to the pantry for Easter, please do
Amy Jewitt
Feb 131 min read
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Donates Paper Products
The Bread of Life Food Pantry would like to thank Amy Jewitt and her colleagues at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy for their generous donations of paper products given to the pantry in January. These items, including paper towels, tissues, and toilet paper, are often in low supply at the pantry but very much needed by shoppers that come to Bread of Life for food and other basic needs. Donations of additional paper products and other much-needed items can be purchased fo
Amy Jewitt
Feb 61 min read
Critical Winter Food & Basic Needs for Bread of Life Pantry
The following list features items the pantry is currently most in need of. These are items that can be difficult for the pantry to obtain or are in critical short supply. As you are able, please give generously to support those in need. Thank you! Ways to Give: Purchase items and drop off at the pantry ( view our address and drop off dates/times ) Shop our Amazon Wishlist ; all items purchased will be shipped to the pantry Make a one-time or monthly financial gift to Bread o
Amy Jewitt
Feb 11 min read
Bread of Life Food Pantry in Etna Strives to Provide More Than Just Food
Shaler Area students collected a record number of items during annual drive. Written by Carlie Franz and published by TribLive on January 12, 2026. View original article here . Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. The entrance to the Bread of Life Food Pantry at Calvert Memorial Church is along Locust Street in Etna. (Courtesy of
Amy Jewitt
Feb 15 min read
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 12, 20251 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 3, 20251 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
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 31, 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 3, 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
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
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...
Amy Jewitt
May 22, 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...
Amy Jewitt
Apr 18, 20231 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...
Amy Jewitt
Jan 10, 20232 min read
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