Amid coronavirus crisis, Pirates donate $50,000 to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

The MLB spring training and season have been halted by the coronavirus pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped the Pittsburgh Pirates from giving back to those in need.

The Pirates and Pirates Charities announced on Friday a $50,000 donation to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, a nonprofit organization that distributes more than 35 million meals annually throughout a network of nearly 400-member agencies across 11 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania.

“Much like our health care workers and first responders, the people of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank are the everyday heroes within our community. We are proud to partner with them to ensure that families and children have the food they need in this time of crisis,” Pirates president Travis Williams said in a statement. “We all need to rally in support of one another and do whatever we can to help. We will get through this together.”

For every dollar funded, the Food Bank is able to serve five meals. The donation will fund 250,000 meals that will be distributed to help more than 110,00 people served monthly in Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Food Bank announced.

Pittsburgh stands together.

Today, we announced a $50,000 donation to @PghFoodBank to support local families in need.
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“Every time the Food Bank needs help, Bob Nutting and the Pirates organization always answer the call,” said Lisa Scales, president and CEO of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. “Due to the dramatic increase in need, the Food Bank is transforming our operations to ensure we can serve the community and keep people safe during the crisis. Financial donations are most critical at this time.”

Donations to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank can be made by visiting pittsburghfoodbank.org.

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