Pittsburgh Food Policy Council to Celebrate Food Justice Fund Awardees 

Written By Quincy Nolan

Community Leaders to Share Stories of Impact, Equity, and Food Access

WHAT: The Pittsburgh Food Policy Council (PFPC) invites the media to attend the Pittsburgh Food Justice Fund Celebration, an evening honoring nine community organizations working to end food apartheid and expand equitable food access across Pittsburgh. Awardees will share their projects, successes, and community impact, and attendees will hear updates from the City on this year's grant application process.

WHEN: Monday, May 11, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

WHERE: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – East Liberty | 130 S. Whitfield St., Pittsburgh, PA 15206

ADMISSION: Free. Register Here. Capacity is limited. 

BACKGROUND: The Pittsburgh Food Justice Fund was established to increase public investment in a just, equitable, and sustainable food system. The fund prioritizes grassroots community efforts that address food apartheid by increasing access to opportunities to grow, learn about, and eat healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant foods.

FEATURED AWARDEES:

  • Beechview's Eating Healthy – Phyllis DiDidiano and Faith Starr

  • Dilworth Traditional Academy PTA – Lauren Brown

  • InvolveMint Inc. – Daniel Little

  • Petra Community Connections Garden – Cameron and Winter Clay

  • POORLAW – Saundra Cole and Pastor Love

  • Unshakeable Motherhood – Syreeta Gordon

  • Valley View Presbyterian Church – Johanna Collins and Pastor Chad

  • We Cook We Eat – Brandi Allen

  • West End P.O.W.E.R. – Terri Minor Spencer

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The Pittsburgh Food Policy Council mobilizes people through listening, educating, and advocating for policies and programs that shift power, expand access to resources, and strengthen the Greater Pittsburgh Food System. Learn more at pittsburghfoodpolicy.org

Contact: Quincy Nolan, quincy@pittsburghfoodpolicy.org, (814) 230-4722 

Quincy Nolan