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How To Donate Food Food Drives The Westmoreland County Food Bank has three major Food Drives each year: Scouting for Food:  Each year the Boy Scouts of Westmoreland Fayette Council collect thousands of pounds of food for WCFB. National Letter Carriers' Food Drive "Stamp Out Hunger": In the spring, letter carriers' across the United States collect donated food from their communities for the hungry.  Fall FoodShare:  Participating Giant Eagle stores in Westmoreland County, with the help of volunteers, encourage shoppers to donate food by handing out "shopping lists" and collecting within the stores. If you would like to volunteer at or donate to one of these Food Drives or for information on how to conduct your own Food Drive, please contact Louise at 724.468.8660 ext. 13 or email her at louise@westmorelandfoodbank.org. Click here to download our Food Drive Packet.  It contains everything you need to conduct a successful Food Drive! View our Food Drive Brochure... We accept donations at the Food Bank in Delmont Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. All donated items must: Be non-perishable. This would include any canned or boxed itmes, juices, pasta, canned meats, sauces, prepared foods, etc. Have original manufacturer's label. If the label of an item is missing, we will not be able to redistribute the item. Be free from obvious defect or contamination. This could include "popped tops" on cans and mold or rust on cans, bottles, ect. We cannot accept the following: Homemade goods or canned items Baby food in jars Prescription drugs Any item that has been opened or the seal is broken Perishable Food Items Westmoreland County Food Bank has the capability to transport, store, and deliver perishable foods such as meats, produce, and dairy products. In our small fleet of trucks, we have a 22’ refrigerated box truck. At our Delmont warehouse, we have 46,500 cubic feet of freezer space and 31,500 cubic feet of cooler space in which to store perishable items for distribution. We routinely handle more than 10,000 pounds of donated warehouse-damaged frozen foods that we sort and repackage, rescuing about 7,500 pounds of wholesome food for people in need each week. We pick up produce and bread products from local grocery stores and bakeries on a regular schedule. You can sign on to be a regular stop on our schedule. Because we deliver food to pantries and agencies virtually every working day of the month, we have a continuous outlet for perishable foods, such as dairy products and produce, which are so important to dietary health. Westmoreland County Food Bank can pick up donations of unsold products from businesses that are interested in seeing that good, but unsold products do not go to waste. If you have perishable foods that you would like to donate, but are unsure if we can accept them, please call us. A member of our staff will determine the suitability of your donation for our use.		Upcoming Events Sept 4 - Nov 20 - 4th Annual Turkey Cup Challenge Nov 13 - Dec 24 - Santa Feeds America Nov 21 - Food For Thought Talk Block on WCNS 1480 AM Nov 27 - Black Friday Bar Bash Let's Talk Turkey With just $10, you can help put a turkey on every table this year.  Donate today... Food Recall Alerts Receive notifications about food recalls as soon as we do! Email: Volunteer Spotlight Read all about how our Volunteer(s) of the Month helps to make an impact by donating a few hours of time every week! Read more... eStore Visit our online store and show off your support with great WCFB merchandise!  Make sure to check out our featured item, 25th Anniversary Commerative Cookboks! Shop Now! Create Your Own Page Create your very own page on our website in memory or honor of someone close to you all the while benefiting WCFB. Create a page now...