Hunger Fighting Flowers

Written by: Kate Snyder, Development and Donor Communications Coordinator

I am wowed by the enthusiastic response we've gotten to the Have a Heart for Hunger campaign from the students of the Pittsburgh area. Nearly a dozen schools -- from elementary through college -- have signed on to participate in the campaign this year. Their efforts include a variety of food drives and creative fundraisers (stay tuned for more stories).

Today's spotlight shines on Catherine, a junior at Saint Joseph High School. Catherine represents the youth of her school on the Diocesan Youth Council of the Pittsburgh Diocese (the same people who bring us the Love Walk each year). She organized a Carnation Sale fundraiser at her school to benefit EECM and raised $100 - which becomes $200 for EECM, thanks to our matching gift.

Catherine says: "I wanted to donate this money especially to you at the EECM food bank because I wanted to give back what I could to you. You offer such wonderful works to the community and I wanted to help. I wanted to give back any way I could to show how much we appreciate your hard work and generosity. Thank you for all that you do and may God bless!"

Our hats are off to Catherine and the students of St. Joseph High School for their great hearts for hunger.