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Feeding the Spirit Receives COVID Relief Grant Through Protect PT

6/9/2020

 
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​Thanks to a $5,000 grant from Protect PT, Feeding the Spirit will be able to sustain the hot meal distribution through the summer while FTS is unable to serve meals in the church fellowship hall setting. This is supported by the Heinz Endowments, Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, and others.

“We are humbled and encouraged by the outpouring of support of our community. We have seen an increase in need among our neighbors, and the additional funding we have received has enabled us to continue to meet the increased needs of those that have been directly affected by the pandemic, " Judy Knapp, Feeding the Spirit Board Member stated. 

The funding, made available by Protect PT through the Ohio River Valley COVID-19 Response Fund of the Community Foundation of the Alleghenies, targets local organizations working to provide crisis relief to individuals and families. With this funding, Feeding the Spirit will be able to provide over 100 hot meals weekly to those facing financial hardships and food insecurities as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. This grant will also help support local restaurants who have experienced loss of revenue during the recently lifted stay at home orders.

Another Feeding the Spirit board member, Lynn Wagner added,  "When the restrictions began, we met together, virtually, as a board and came up with a plan to continue our weekly meal distribution by offering frozen take home meals. Sun Dawg Cafe joined in recruiting donations of hot meals from local restaurants. We had no idea the community would rally around us and offer donations and assistance to make our outreach stretch further. We are beyond grateful.” 

The Ohio River Valley COVID-19 Response Fund of the Community Foundation of the Alleghenies has been made available for environmental groups working in the Ohio River Valley region. The fund allows those environmental groups to extend support to their communities and to local nonprofits who are responding to diverse and dynamic needs resulting from the global pandemic.

“Feeding the spirit is a special organization, serving the people of this community at their most vulnerable time, aiding them with food and shelter to help them maintain their dignity,” Gillian Graber, Executive Director of Protect PT said. “We are thrilled that they received this funding to continue their vital work.”

Protect Penn-Trafford is a citizen's group working to ensure the safety, security, and quality of life from the effects of unconventional gas development in Penn-Trafford and surrounding communities in Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties. For more information about Protect PT, see www.protectpt.org or call 724-392-7023. 

TBA - Annual Fill a Truck Event

4/24/2020

 
Z&M Harley-Davidson
6130 US-30, Greensburg
UPDATE: OUR ANNUAL FILL A TRUCK EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE. STAY IN TOUCH FOR MORE DETAILS. STAY WELL FRIENDS.
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​Make that used clothing go twice as far! Donate your used clothing, shoes, purses, etc. and not only will they find new homes, but Feeding the Spirit will be compensated for each pound donated. Join us at the start of April and start cleaning out those closets now!

Feeding the Spirit's Annual Fill A Truck Event at Z&M Motorcycles will be April 4! We will be outside the store at 9:30 am to fill our truck with gently used clothing, shoes, and purses. We work directly with Mission Partners to collect the donations. Mission Partners distributes the collection and reimburses us per pound collected.

​All proceeds benefit Feeding the Spirit.

POP-UP MEAL DISTRIBUTION

4/10/2020

 
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Beginning Saturday, April 18 from 2 p.m until 3 p.m, pre-packaged frozen meals will be distributed on Saturdays at St. Clair Park in Greensburg while the regular Thursday meal is on hold. All meals will be individually packed and distributed for take-out. Meals can be taken home to be reheated in the microwave or frozen for later.

Feeding the Spirit is taking all precautions to practice safe social distancing, please follow guidelines and maintain 6 feet distance from other guests while in the distribution line.
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Special thanks to the City of Greensburg, Nutrition Group, and Sun Dawg Cafe for helping make this meal distribution happen.

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

Grant from Dominion Energy Warmed Many Hearts during a Record Cold January.

1/29/2019

 
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A $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy could not have come at a better time for Feeding the Spirit. The grant, earmarked for for homeless placement, or for poor families at risk of becoming homeless, will directly help individuals in crisis situations.

Last year 500 people were placed and taken off the streets. This grant will directly assist those efforts and help carry out the mission. 

​Read the full article featured  in the Tribune Review. ​

Biking for Feeding the Spirit

4/2/2017

 
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Local resident, Dale Dix  will be bicycling across America to raise money and awareness for Feeding the Spirit!

Dale and a group of riders will cover 3,650 miles cross country starting in June, 2017 in Oregon and finishing in August, 2017 in New Hampshire.
Feeding the Spirit would like to thank Dale for his generous contribution of his time, energy and we wish him much success!


We'll keep you posted on Dale's efforts this summer during the ride.


See the Tribune Review article  ​
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Photo by Kenneth Reabe Jr./Tribune Review
Dale Dix of Greensburg will ride across country to benefit Feeding the Spirit! ​
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