Archive for November 26th, 2008

More people hungry, less food available, organizer says

By Margaret Smykla

Rainbow Kitchen Community Services receives most of its food from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, where it is a member agency.

But to completely stock its popular breakfast program, food pantries and Kids Café, the Homestead kitchen also must rely on donations.

In tough economic times, however, people are less willing — or able — to give even though the number of those seeking assistance grows.

“There is less food available, yet more people needing it, so we have to stretch what we have,” said Donna Little, executive director.

Rainbow Kitchen is a nonprofit that seeks donations year-round to help low-income individuals and families.

Its next effort will be the annual Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow, which is open to everyone. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rainbow Kitchen, 135 East Ninth Ave., Homestead.

[ Full story available at: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08331/930739-55.stm ]