Quaker Valley School District: Food Drive

Press release from Quaker Valley School District:

October 12, 2021

The WPIAL announced that they are teaming up with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to hold its inaugural league-wide food drive from October 11 – 23.

Schools are divided into six divisions by enrollment.  The schools that tabulate the most “meals” (total between money donated and food collected) in each of these divisions will be announced at the end of October.   Winners will be recognized during the annual WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit on November 17.
 
Quaker Valley is in Division 4A with the following schools:  Ambridge Area, Beaver Area, Blackhawk, Brownsville Area, Burrell, Central Valley, Creative & Performing Arts (CAPA)*, Deer Lakes, Derry Area, East Allegheny, Elizabeth Forward, Freeport Area, Hopewell, Keystone Oaks, Lincoln Park Performing Arts, Mt. Pleasant, North Catholic, Oakland Catholic, Southmoreland, South Allegheny, South Park, Valley, Westinghouse*, Yough.
 
Financial Donations: Each school has its own donation page on Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (pittsburghfoodbank.org/wpial) that will keep a running total. Those wanting to donate will be asked to select their school from the Pittsburgh Food Bank link. For every $1.00 donated, five meals can be provided. School totals will also be credited to their applicable food bank.
 
Physical food donations: For every 1.25 pounds of food donated, one meal can be provided. Quaker Valley will collect physical food donations at the following home events:
 
Tuesday, 10/12: Girls Volleyball (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at QVHS Gym)
and MS Football (7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at QVHS Stadium)
 
Thursday, 10/14: Girls Soccer (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at QVHS Stadium)
 
Friday, 10/15: Football (7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at QVHS Stadium)
 
Monday, 10/18: Boys and Girls Soccer (5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at QVHS Stadium)
 
Tuesday, 10/19: Girls Volleyball (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at QVHS Gym)
 
Weekdays: QVHS (8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)10/12 – 10/15 10/18 – 10/22 
 
The most needed items are:
Canned Fruits packed in 100% juiceLow sodium/no salt added canned veggiesLow sodium/no salt added canned beans and soupCanned tuna or chicken packed in waterWhole-grain cereal, oats, and pastaPeanut butterPaper productsHousehold itemsHygiene itemsSenior Items:  nutritional shakes and drinksInfants and Kids:  diapers, wipes, Pedialyte, crackers, juice boxes
*Please no baby food/glass items 

This press release was produced by Quaker Valley School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.