Have a Heart for Hunger

Written by: Kate Snyder, Development and Donor Communications Coordinator

Valentine’s Day is a holiday of the heart. It’s about love and romance and chocolate and all those other great warm and fuzzy things. But at EECM, we try to make it about something more than candy hearts and flowers.

For us, Valentine's Day is about feeding the hungry because February 14th marks the official kickoff to our annual Have a Heart for Hunger campaign.

Each year, between February 14th and March 31st we make a special effort to rally the greater Pittsburgh community to combat hunger. Businesses host food drives, school students organize fundraisers, and local congregations help to raise awareness about the problem of hunger among their members.

And during those six weeks, we have a very special fundraising challenge in place: an anonymous donor has agreed to match all donations that come in, up to $30,000. These gifts will benefit our Hunger Programs including the Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen, and Meals on Wheels.

Over the next few weeks, we'll be showcasing community efforts to Have a Heart for Hunger here on the EECM blog. Stay tuned to read about the amazing and creative ways our neighbors come together to feed the hungry in our community.