December 23, 2021

Donation Day

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The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, in cooperation with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (the Food Bank), is inviting guests to join in Donation Day on Tuesday, December 28. The Zoo is offering free daytime admission to all guests, and requests the donation of non-perishable items, such as dry and canned goods, to support Southwestern Pennsylvanians facing food insecurity during the winter months.

Donation Day is a work of gratitude and appreciation; a way to both give to the community and say thank you supporting the Zoo and neighbors in need.

“I have learned during my short time in the region of how community-driven the city of Pittsburgh is and how generous the residents are,” Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium President and CEO Dr. Jeremy Goodman said. “We wanted to do our part for our neighbors while giving the community the chance to open their hearts, as well.”

“Amidst the ongoing pandemic and rising prices across the board, families continue to struggle with food insecurity. One in seven of our neighbors across the region are struggling to have enough to eat,” said Charla Irwin-Buncher, Chief Development Officer of the Food Bank. “We’re so grateful to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and its patrons for joining us in our work to end hunger. Pittsburgh is and has always been a very generous community. When we all work together, I know we can ensure every one of our neighbors has enough to eat.”

Donation items will be collected in the Zoo parking lot during the day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donation Day is not applicable to the Zoo Lights Drive-Thru the night of the 28th. For an item to qualify, it must be non-perishable, shelf stable, and has not yet reached its expiration date. No glass items, please.

More information about the event, including a list of most-needed items, is available here.