The senior food box assembly line at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Each package receives a package which includes canned fruits, vegetables, and beans, pasta, cereal, juice, and cheese.

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PITTSBURGH — The staff at the South Hills Salvation Army works hard to make people feel welcome during its weekly food pantry. The week before Thanksgiving, Theresa, 85, enjoyed the buoyant atmosphere ...