DQE Communications Donates $ 15,000 to Assist Meals Unsafe PA Residents

By jimadmin On Dec 17, 2020

DQE communication gives back to the community that has supported them so well for several years. The The leading provider of high-speed fiber optic data networks for businesses and carriers announced $ 15,000 for the company Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to help insecure residents of the Pittsburgh area.

COVID-19 leads to greater food insecurity

Lisa Scales, President and CEO of the Food Bank, recently attended NPR to discuss the impact of the pandemic on food insecurity in the US story goes that approximately 26 million people “recently reported having sometimes or often or not enough to eat”. Commonwealth Statistics Report that the food insecurity of Pittsburgh residents is 21.4% above the national average. So this donation comes at the right time.

According to the Food Bank, contributions of $ 100 can deliver up to 500 meals. The gift from DQE is intended to help provide more than 75,000 people in need with food. The Food Bank serves communities well beyond Pittsburgh.

“With the pandemic and increased spending in the colder months, the need in the community is now greater than ever. We are grateful for the continued support from DQE Communications. This $ 15,000 contribution means so much to our neighbors struggling to put food on the table this holiday season. “- Lisa Scales, President and CEO of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

Between March 16 and September 30, 2020, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank delivered over 25.2 million pounds of food to 11 counties in southwest Pennsylvania. Donations like this are critical to fighting hunger.

“At DQE, the wellbeing of the greater Pittsburgh area is very important to us and we are proud to support a local non-profit organization like the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. As a local company, one of our values is to give something back to strengthen the region that we call home. With a variety of programs as well as drive-up services, distributors and their warehouse, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is addressing an immense problem. We are delighted to be making this contribution on behalf of our customers to combat food insecurity in the region. “ – Jim Morozzi, CEO of DQE Communications.

To view the announcement, visit www.DQECOM.com.

For more information or to contribute to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, visit pittsburghfoodbank.org.