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.

If you have a story you'd like to see posted to our blog, please contact us.

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

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...

Amy Jewitt

Mar 30, 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

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...

Amy Jewitt

Dec 19, 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...

Amy Jewitt

Nov 6, 20222 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...

Amy Jewitt

Oct 17, 20221 min read

Organize a Food Drive to Benefit Bread of Life!

Much of the food distributed to families in need by the Bread of Life Food Pantry is donated. Organizing a food drive is a great way to...

Amy Jewitt

Oct 9, 20221 min read

Health Care Consultations Available for Pantry Shoppers

The Bread of Life Food Pantry offers health care advice on alternate shopping days through representatives of Highmark Whole Care and...

Amy Jewitt

Oct 9, 20221 min read

Dine-In at Caliente Pizza on Oct 14 to Fundraise for the Pantry

Caliente Pizza & Draft House in Aspinwall is hosting a "Bread of Life Food Pantry Fundraising Day" on Friday, October 14 (all day). With...

Amy Jewitt

Oct 4, 20221 min read

Garden Volunteers Provide Fresh Produce for Families

Many thanks to volunteers at the Etna Garden for harvesting and delivering vegetables for our shoppers at the pantry. Harvested produce...

Amy Jewitt

Jul 31, 20221 min read

Bookbag Campaign Benefits School-Age Children

It's a little early to be thinking about going back to school, but not for the Bread of Life Food Pantry! Through the generosity of our...

Amy Jewitt

Jul 31, 20221 min read

Support the Pantry on August 9 - #ONEDAY 2022

The past two years of the pandemic have exposed deep vulnerabilities in the safety net serving individuals and families. Unemployment,...

Amy Jewitt

Jul 16, 20221 min read

Boy Scouts Secure Food Donations

The Bread of Life Food Pantry would like to thank Boy Scout Troop 173 and their leaders, Neil Vidt and Dennis Haramic, for the 55 boxes...

Amy Jewitt

Jun 24, 20221 min read

Thrivent Sponsors Luncheon for Pantry Volunteers

On March 15, 2022, a special luncheon was sponsored by Thrivent Financial to honor the volunteers at the Bread of Life Food pantry. A...

Amy Jewitt

Jun 24, 20221 min read

Generous Donation Funds Purchase of New Shopping Carts

A group of 12 women who call themselves "The Need Knots" along with Thrivent Financial recently benefitted the Bread of Life Food Pantry...

Amy Jewitt

Jun 24, 20221 min read

Spring 2022 "Fill-A-Truck" Food Campaign

Glenshaw Presbyterian Church recently hosted the "Fill-A-Truck Food Collection", a special event that benefitted the Bread of Life Food...

Amy Jewitt

Jun 24, 20221 min read

Postal Carriers to Conduct Food Drive on Saturday, May 14, 2022

The 30th annual Letter Carriers' "Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive" will be held on Saturday, May 14th, 2022. It is the largest one-day food...

Amy Jewitt

Jun 24, 20221 min read

Volunteer Spotlight: Rose Miller

Rose Miller is one of our special volunteers at the Bread of Life Food Pantry. Rose helps with packing fruits and vegetables on Tuesday...

Amy Jewitt

Jun 24, 20222 min read