Washington County Food Bank holding 'single largest' distribution Friday in Canonsburg

The Greater Washington County Food Bank is holding a “Truck to Trunk” drive-thru distribution on Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church.

It will be the eighth Truck to Trunk distribution in April and is expected to be the “single largest” food distribution in Washington County this month, according to a food bank release.

“If you are out of work without pay, you are eligible to receive food sourced from the state and federal government from a food bank or food pantry in Pennsylvania,” said Connie Burd, executive director of the Greater Washington Food Bank.

The food bank said it has not turned away anyone at its other distributions this month, and plans to have enough food on hand for everyone who needs it.

Boxes being distributed include produce, protein, and bakery items.

The food bank is asking that anyone who plans on coming to pay attention to signs and the individuals directing traffic, and to please be patient.

Canonsburg Mayor Dave Rohm said the area around Washington has been hit hard economically by the covid-19 crisis.

“Here in Canonsburg alone, we are seeing a big impact and know that our neighbors have just as many people in need,” Rohm said. “We hate to see this level of need in our area, but we are pleased to be able to volunteer our little borough to help so many from neighboring areas.”

Food Bank spokesman Justin McAtee said the increase in need for Washington County is doubling the anticipated April expenses for food and the operations to get food boxed up and delivered safely.

“There are so many requests for help coming in, it is a challenge,” McAtee said. “But there is also an overwhelming amount of people who want to help their neighbors.”