ETC: The Liberty Mile, EQT Children’s Festival, pies from Woodfired and more
Restaurant workers are invited to a complimentary happy hour in Allentown.
08 Apr 2021
Community Takeout now open for more restaurants to receive funds, provide meals
Of the 33 restaurants supported in the first two rounds of Community Takeout, all but one have survived. 55,000 meals have been provided to people need.
25 Mar 2021
ETC: 1,800 ribbons in Aspinwall, Argyle Studio seeks artists, 3 Rivers Comicon is a go and more
Help out local service industry workers through online concerts and fundraisers.
17 Mar 2021
Single Mom Defined is the support group that local moms need
A virtual dinner party for single moms is a big hit during the pandemic.
29 Dec 2020
ETC.: Fig & Ash pays it forward, food giveaway for people and pets and more roundup news
We started this catch-all column called ETC. for quick-hit news to keep you in the know.
22 Dec 2020
Community Takeout relaunches to pay restaurants to provide free meals for people in need
412 Food Rescue delivers meals from Downtown restaurants to people facing hunger this winter.
15 Dec 2020
Ecotone Renewables, founded by local college students, turns food waste into fertilizer
Over seven days, the system turns 385 pounds of food waste into 50 gallons of fertilizer for use in Swissvale's community garden and public works projects.
02 Nov 2020
Pittsburgh chosen to participate in Food Matters initiative to prevent waste
The Natural Resources Defense Council estimates that 89,000 tons of food waste are generated in Pittsburgh every year.
03 Sep 2020
412 Food Rescue launches Community Takeout to pair restaurant meals with those in need
Each participating restaurant will receive $18,000 over the course of 10 weeks.
11 May 2020
Pittsburgh doctor creates Double Play to help local restaurants and people facing hunger. You can help.
Physician's Double Play project buys meals from local restaurants then gives them to those in need.
30 Apr 2020