Pittsburgh leaders, organizations working to help families who lost food during power outages

PITTSBURGH — Families in the City of Pittsburgh who lost food because of extended power outages caused by Tuesday’s severe storms could receive some help.

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During a press conference on Friday, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said people eligible for SNAP benefits can call 311 for reimbursement.

If no one answers, callers should leave a message.

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Allegheny County officials are also working to help raise money for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank as they brace for an influx of people impacted by the storms.

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Gainey said they are working to raise $1 million for the food bank.

An anonymous donor has gifted $100,000 so far.

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