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In Other News...In a recent article in the Latrobe Bulletin titled, “School’sOut...Healthy Eating’s In”, Dawn Davoli, RD, LDN, of ExcelaHealth gave some pointers for healthy eating habits when kids areout of school.Here’s what she suggests: Bring your kids shopping with you and let them pick out thehealthy foods they like Sit down and eat together as a family Try to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity most days ofthe week Eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables Begin your day with breakfast Plan for healthy snacksFor additional information, visit KidsEatRight.org or to schedule anutrition presentation with Dawn, contact 724.837.1899.WCFB Supporters Stepped Up tothe ChallengeWestmoreland County Food Bank, amember of the Feeding America network,is working harder every day to assist individualsand their families right here inWestmoreland County during thesetough economic times. Hunger in ourcommunity is a daily challenge, and we are always looking for partnersin our hunger relief efforts.That’s why we were excited to participate in the Pound For PoundChallenge which brought together NBC’s “The Biggest Loser: Couples,”General Mills, Subway, and the Feeding America network offood banks! The Pound For Pound Challenge invited individuals topledge their weight loss goals and for every pound pledged thePound For Pound Challenge donated the monetary equivalent of apound of groceries the Westmoreland County Food Bank.The response from our community was inspiring. A grand total of4,030 pounds were pledged for WCFB. On behalf of WCFB and the15,000 people in Westmoreland County we serve each day, thankyou for taking the Pound For Pound Challenge!Delmont Apple N’ Arts FestivalOn June 16, the Delmont Apple N’Arts Festival held its 28th AnnualPresentation Meeting at the CloverleafEstates Community Room.The organization holds this eventannually for the purpose ofawarding organizations funds toprovide their continued supportof valuable community services.This is their way of saying thank you to the churches and their youthgroups, the Delmont Library, Meals on Wheels, Delmont ConcernedCitizens, Delmont VFD, Project Share the Joy, Friends to Friends andthe Westmoreland County Food Bank. This year 26 community organizationswere recognized. WCFB thanks the Delmont Apple N’Arts Festival volunteers for its $800 donation.How to Buy Healthy Foods on a BudgetEating can get expensive, but advance planning and budgeting canhelp people reign in the costs without sacrificing nutritious foods. TheAmerican Dietetic Association lists these shopping tips for buyinghealthy foods on a budget. Plan meals in advance and write out a shopping list. Clip coupons and sign up for a rewards card at the grocery store. Buy food cheaper in bulk; buy on sale and buy less expensivestore brands when possible. Check the per- unit price to spot a better deal. Circle the perimeter of the store for the fresh foods, then hit themiddle aisles. Shop for fruits and vegetables in season and look for locally producedfoods. Prioritize the menu to use up foods that will expire quickly andremember to store foods promptly in the refrigerator and freezer.From Greensburg Tribune-Review Staff A La Carte Wire ReportsWCFB Will Benefit From DelmontLibrary Coupon GroupDenni Grassel, Delmont Library Director,recently saw a program on televisionabout how some people use coupons tohelp their local Food Bank. Ms. Grasselthought that was a good idea and sent out an e-mail to find out whatothers thought of the idea. Within days, she had the beginning of anew group at the library including seven coupon clippers and one organizer.Their first meeting was held on July 12 at the Delmont Library.Anyone interested in joining the group is welcome to attend.The group will clip coupons which will be available to library patronsfor their own use or to purchase food for the Westmoreland CountyFood Bank. Food gathered with coupons can be dropped of at thelibrary. For more information, call the Delmont Library at724.468.5329Children Raise Fundsfor Food BankOn July 11, 2011 MarleneOsheskie’s three granddaughters,who werevacationing with her,along with their newfound friend, decided tohave a Lemonade andHomemade Rice KrispieTreat Stand in front of her home.When they ran out of lemonade and the cereal treats, they resortedto selling her homemade fudge! They had a blast on one ofthe hottest days of summer.They knew they wanted to give their earnings to charity, but sincethey were from out of town, they did not know where to donate!Marlene told them about WCFB’s summer food program for childrenwho would normally eat lunch at school during the school year ,andthey decided they liked that idea!!Emily, Sarah and Natalie Alsop of Chesapeake, Virginia ,along withEvvy Blatstein of Lower Burrell raised $31.58 for the Summer FoodService Program to help feed hungry children! Thank you, girls.6
In Other News...Trafford Farmer Plants over 300Tomato Plants!Liethan Shannon with the help of volunteersfrom the Food Bank planted over 300tomato plants at his farm in Trafford. Heexpects to donate the tomatoes along withhis normal corn donations this summer.WCFB benefits from all the hard work thatgoes along with running a farm such as his.We truly appreciate it. Anyone wanting todonate a large amount of produce shouldcontact the Food Bank.Catholic Heart Work-Camp 2011 “Soul Uncovered”Every June, WCFB hosts agroup of teens who comefrom all over the countryas a part of a nationalmovement called CatholicHeart WorkCamp to helpothers. We are called to wake up and do a little SOUL SEARCHING!Soulful living says,” we care about my neighbor, and we live withpassion and purpose, it is here that we can find connection with mycommunity and our God.” This year, a wonderful group of eighthelped the following WCFB agencies: Christian Laymen, OtterbeinUMC Pantry, Greensburg Salvation Army Soup Kitchen as well as atour Delmont Warehouse. They helped clean the storage area atChristian Laymen, distributed food at Otterbein UMC, served food atthe Soup Kitchen and packed donated food at our warehouse. Welook forward to this partnership year after year.On Friday, September 16 from 9 to 1, WCFB will meet with potentialvolunteers at the annual “Find Your Fit” Volunteer Fair to beheld at the Westmoreland County Community College Gym in Founder’sHall. This fair is sponsored by Westmoreland Association of VolunteerAdministrators (WAVA) to give members of the communitywho are interested in volunteering an opportunity to meet face toface with agencies from throughout the county. Approximately 25 to30 agencies are expected to be represented. For more informationcontact, Louise Wilhelm at 724.468.8660 ext. 13 orlouise@westmorelandfoodbank.org.ABB Foundation Matches$1 Per PoundABB Foundation once again hasmatched $1 per pound for donatedfood collected during therecent Scouting for Food Driveat its Mt. Pleasant and Youngwoodfacilities.$2,074 and 2,074 pounds offood were donated to the Food Bank. We thank Sherry Stahl of ABBfor her passion and dedication in making this happen. She attributesher success to being able to address all staff at the staff meetings andencouraging participation by all.PPG Foundation EncouragesVolunteerismWilliam “Bill” Englert of St. JosephSVDP Food Pantry in NewKensington donates his time, andhis former employer donates$500 to Westmoreland CountyFood Bank. Bill is now retired andworked for PPG for approximately38 years. Each year he applies for the donation through the PPGFoundation, who sends him the check. He says he only needs to volunteer10 hours a year, but more likely volunteers 10 hours a monthdoing pantry duties. He encourages other former PPG employees tobecome involved in this opportunity.The Excela Health Respect & Recognition/Employee Satisfaction Committee has anamazing heart! We are so grateful to thiswonderful group of employees at the Excela-HealthWestmoreland Hospital. In January of 2011, they donated$1,121 to the Food Bank and in April this year they donated $2,891.Thank you for all of the endless hours of helping people in your day today work and thank you for helping your neighbors in need.The Harvest for Hunger campaign is an annual community outreachevent conducted by the First Energy companies to assist localfood banks in their regions. This is the first time West Penn Power(formerly Allegheny Energy) and its employees have participated.This year a contribution of $3,770 was made to benefit those in needin Westmoreland County. Thank you to Board Member Judi Morrisonand the staff of West Penn Power. Your support is greatly appreciatedby all who benefit.The Dry Ridge Garden Club formed in 1961. Emily Kaufmann was an avid gardener and a member of theGreensburg Garden Club.The Dry Ridge Garden Club presented a check to Louise Wilhelm, Volunteer and Food Drive Coordinator, inJune this year representing the results of the proceeds from its first ever club cookbook. Over the past six years,the club has donated $1,400 to WCFB but never more than $500 at one time. When Diane Orange became Presidentin 2009, she wanted to do something exceptional to highlight the club’s 50 th year in existence in 2011. Shehad heard stories of how children that get school breakfast and lunches go hungry in the summer and only haveone meal, since there is no school. This made her heart ache for these children and families, and she wanted todo something to help in a profound way. In 2010, she thought doing a cookbook was a way to make more money and memorialize many of theirmembers and their favorite recipes.The members sold the cookbook with over 400 recipes for $10 and made $2,000 which they donated to WCFB and will help benefit Our Ladyof Grace Food Pantry in Greensburg with its trucking fee for the next two years.7
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