600 Free Pies! Coatesville Organization Giving Them Away

COATESVILLE, PA —The Alliance for Health Equity (formerly the Brandywine Health Foundation) has announced that it will be handing out 600 free pies to community members for Thanksgiving as part of its "Bake the World a Better Place" giveaway.

The Alliance, a philanthropic organization with a mission of advancing a more equitable, resilient and healthy Greater Coatesville community, said the giveaway is in honor of its 20th anniversary, and to thank the community for its continued support.

On Nov. 23, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, the Alliance will be handing out pies at the Lukens Executive Offices, 50 South First Ave. in Coatesville. Between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., people who registered for pickup times will be welcomed to pick up their pies. Community members are able to sign up for one time slot and one pie.

Between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. the remaining pies will be handed out on a "first come, first served" basis, according to the Alliance.

The pies will be offered in an assortment of flavors, including: pumpkin, apple and sweet potato. They will be baked by Two Fish and Five Loaves, a nonprofit that offers cooking experience and employment to individuals in the Greater Coatesville area.

"Thanksgiving is around the corner, and The Alliance for Health Equity wants you to sit back, relax, and not have to bake a pie for the holiday. This is our way of showing our deep gratitude," the Alliance said in a statement.

"Together, we have made programs and services accessible for all, increased healthcare services, revitalized parks and playgrounds and created spaces to listen to the community's voice — all focused on strengthening and becoming a healthier and inclusive community."

In addition to the free pies, the Alliance will be offering prizes. According to the organization, five of the pies will be stuffed with a "golden ticket," actually a gift card to assist in Thanksgiving preparation. Businesses like ACME of Thorndale, Wegmans of Downingtown and Giant of Downingtown have donated these prizes.

Additionally, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., a mining and steel company and partner of the Alliance, will attend the Nov. 23 event to promote job opportunities, according to organizers of the event.

When registering online for a free pie, community members also have an opportunity to make a holiday donation to the Alliance for Health Equity, which will help support the health and wellness of the Coatesville community.