Our weekly meal distribution is Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the parking lot at Otterbien United Methodist Church in Greensburg. All meals will be individually packed and distributed for take-out. Doors open at 4:45 p.m.
Feeding the Spirit will continue to take all precautions to practice safe social distancing. There will be 2 options for distribution: 1) Walk-Thru - Walkers may enter the side entrance of the church for pick up. 2) Drive-Thru - Those individuals in cars will gather in the upper parking lot across from the train station and will be directed to pickup the meal in the church parking lot.
For any questions please email us at feedingthespirit11@gmail.com - we will add you to our email list for future updates.
For those in need local emergency resources include: ▪️ PA 211 at 2-1-1 ▪️Westmoreland Community Action at 724-834-1260 or info@WestmorelandCA.org ▪️Westmoreland County Food Bank (WCFB) at 724-468-8660 or westmorelandfoodbank.org
Feeding the Spirit is a non-profit group dedicated to nourishing the bodies, minds and spirits of those in need in the Greensburg community. Our weekly Thursday evening event provides warmth, nourishment, friendship and fellowship for those who are struggling to survive in a world that often leaves them behind. Learn more about how you can help those in need in our community.
Feeding the Spirit's weekly meal is held every Thursday at Otterbein United Methodist Church in Greensburg. Dinner is served from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Guests are welcome to arrive at 4:45pm
Our Mission
Helping people break through barriers of poverty, homelessness and hunger through crisis management and transitional resources while instilling hope and dignity.
Our Vision
At the heart of our mission is an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance and respect for each individual. Within this environment, we work to nourish not just the body, but also the mind and spirit of those in our midst.
FACTS: 2020
• 10,908meals were served • $36,003was spent to house 476 displaced families and individuals in need of overnight shelter for 646 nights • $35,818was spent assisting 179 families facing rent problems and/or eviction • 46,264meals served since our inception in November of 2011
Sponsors
• Otterbein United Methodist Church • Duane's Cafe on Grove • Lakeview • Rizzo's Restaurant • Little E's • Westmoreland Rotary • J Corks • iHop • Oak Country Peddler • Dr. Kraisinger & Staff • Slickville United Presbyterian Church • St. Michael's of the Valley Episcopal Church, Rector, Pa • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin, PA
• LifeChurch • Youngwood Lion's Club • Gbg. Central Catholic HS • Sam's Club • Seton Hill University • Greensburg Breakfast Club • Thrivent • Standard Bank • Old Republic Insurance • Pitt Outdoor Club • Greensburg Kiwanis Club • Greensburg Rotary • First Presbyterian Church of Greensburg • Dominion Energy
Grants: 2018
Rent Assistance
$5000 Family Funds of Community Foundation of Westmoreland County
$5000 United Way of Southwestern PA (Westmoreland)
Homeless Placement / Hotels
$2000 Old Joe Club Charities Grant
$5000 Old Joe Club Charities "Lil Joe's" Grant
$10000 Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Grant
$500 The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County
Food
$2450 Standard Bank Grant
$500 Pittsburgh Foundation Grant
Grants: 2019
Rent Assistance
$5000 Standard Bank Grant
$5000 Poverty Relief Grant (Diocese of Gbg)
$2500 United Way Grant
$2500 United Way Grant
$15000 Greensburg Foundation of Family Funds
$2500 United Way Grant
Homeless Placement / Hotels
$2000 Robertshaw Charitable Foundation
$4500 Pittsburgh Foundation Grant
$500 The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County