Veggies for All: a food assistance program in allegheny county

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The Building Block of Natrona uses donations from local individuals, businesses and grant programs to bring fresh produce directly into Natrona for free distribution to residents. Natrona does not have have a food distribution center in the neighborhood. With the closest grocery nearly two miles away, the nearest bus stop about two miles away and some residents without access to transportation, Natrona truly is a food desert.

The monthly program generally offers 3-5 products (sometimes more) per adult resident at no cost from the Knights of Columbus hall at 28 Garfield Street (our ongoing thanks to KOC Council 2602) for allowing use of their building.

While most families are from Natrona, residents from other communities are also welcome. Bring a bag! Bring a friend! 

We also provide fresh produce each month to residents of the nearby Brackenridge Hall Apartments through this program.

Veggies for All Schedule

The Veggies for All events are held on the third Saturday of each month. Doors open at 1 pm. We remain open until the food is gone (typically a half hour).
All events are held at the Knights of Columbus hall (Council 2602)
28 Garfield Street, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
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Watch our President Tricia Ritchie discuss food insecurity with 412 Food Rescue in early 2018. 
That's where we come in! The Building Block of Natrona is bridging this gap by connecting resources through the Veggies for All program. We are coordinating regular produce distributions by partnering with 412 Food Rescue and using space from the Knights of Columbus Council 2602 hall on Garfield Street in Natrona. Initially, we plan to have monthly food distributions, but we anticipate this may increase.