Season of Giving
and Partner Distribution Organizations, to distribute food to
individuals and families throughout an 11-county service area. Many
of these organizations are entirely volunteer based. The dedication
of the member network allows distribution of 26.5 million pounds
of food to 360,000 people annually. Make a difference and check
the website for ways to donate food and monetary funds, volunteer
opportunities, and more in your own community!
WESTMORELAND COUNTY FOOD BANK, INC.
Address: 100 Devonshire Drive, Delmont
Contact: westmorelandfoodbank.org, or 724.468.8660
Fill a family’s kitchen shelves for winter by donating food items
to your local food bank! Each month, WCFB delivers food and
household necessities to a network of 45 food pantries throughout
Westmoreland County. Donate monetary funds, food items, or
participate in many volunteer opportunities in your own community.
Visit the website for more information.
Create Some Sparkle
OVERLY’S COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
Address: 116 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg
Contact: overlys.com, or 724.423.1400
Love to decorate your home with holiday lights? Give back to the
community and experience the ambiance of the holidays at the same
time! Benefiting low-income and at-risk families in Westmoreland,
Fayette, Somerset and Allegheny counties, OCC is a nonprofit
volunteer organization committed to creating holiday memories and
traditions for the community with a drive-through light display and
a walk around Christmas Village. Volunteer opportunities include
setting up and tearing down the displays, assisting in the Christmas
Village and more. Visit the website for age requirements and other
information. Don’t have time? Monetary donations are accepted.
PALACE THEATRE
Address: 21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg
Contact: thepalacetheatre.org, or 724.836.8000
This holiday season, make a monetary gift or volunteer to keep the
historic Palace Theatre going in 2017 and for generations to come.
Owned and operated by the nonprofit Westmoreland Cultural Trust,
Palace Theatre provides a historic and theatrical venue for community
artists. As a nonprofit, it relies on a dedicated group of volunteers
to help direct visitors to their seats, take tickets and assist with any
questions guests may have. If you are friendly, cheerful, personable
and over the age of 18, consider getting involved with your community
and become a volunteer. Visit the website for regulations and other
information.
PROJECT LINUS
Drop-off Locations: Check the website for the drop‑off locations in
the east suburbs.
Contact: projectlinuspgh.org
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