(Wampum, Pa.) – Pittsburgh International Race Complex and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank are forming a partnership to host a food distribution event on May 2, 2020 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM to provide assistance to those in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
With the support of an extensive network of community partners and volunteers, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, through the use of the Pittsburgh International Race Complex facility, is expected to serve a maximum of 2,000 cars. Medevac Ambulance Service, Lucky Auto Recovery Towing and Transport Services, and Youngblood Paving Inc. will also provide services during the distribution event.
Pitt Race, a world-class motorsports complex just outside of Pittsburgh, will utilize their expansive outdoor facility to regulate expected traffic and provide the space needed for efficient food distribution while ensuring the safety of the volunteers and those in need.
“We are so happy to partner with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in support of their efforts,” said Kathy Stout, owner of Pittsburgh International Race Complex. “We’ve always strived to be a good neighbor and it is a real honor to provide our support and facility to assist our surrounding communities during this difficult time,” she emphasized.
Pittsburgh International Race Complex is a premier motorsports destination located just 45 minutes from Pittsburgh, PA. Featuring more than three miles of paved road track for motorsport racing, public go kart rentals, and driver training. The facility sits on 400 acres in Beaver County and serves the needs of their community, customers, spectators, and employees. Pitt Race, where passion meets performance. For more information visit www.PittRace.com
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is a nonprofit organization that distributes more than 35.5 million meals annually across 11 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania through a network of agencies, partners and programs. The Food Bank was founded in 1980 and is a member of Feeding America, the leading domestic hunger-relief charity in the U.S. For more information on hunger in our region or how to get involved, visit pittsburghfoodbank.org
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