Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is putting its empty parking lots to good use. On Wednesday, the airport lots will be employed as an emergency drive-up food distribution venue. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank expects to serve 1,500 vehicles in the two-hour event.
“Pittsburgh International Airport is an integral part of the community. Our facilities will always be used to help the region – and now, with traffic down and large, quiet spaces available, we are finding new ways to serve,” said Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christina Cassotis. “We are proud to partner with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for this event and we look forward to assisting those in need.”
Only those attending the event in a vehicle will be served. Cars will pull up but drivers will be required to stay in their cars. Volunteers will load food into the trunk or back seat of the car.
“The airport is an ideal location,” said Lisa Scales, president and CEO of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. “It will be one of our largest distributions to date. Based on logistics, this is hopefully going to be one of our easiest and smoothest distributions.”
