Topic: Neighbors in Need
Posted on 3/16/2022
The Audacy Pittsburgh Family, along with the help of the Pittsburgh community, raised 603,000 meals for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank during the annual “Giant Eagle Feed the Need Radiothon.” During the one-day event, news KDKA (1020), sports KDKA-FM (93.7), hot AC WBZZ (100.7), and country WDSY (107.9) broadcast live throughout the entire day, encouraging listeners, local restaurants and businesses to donate meals to neighbors in need.
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a 42% increase in food insecurity in the region since 2018. Now in its third year, the “Giant Eagle Feed the Need Radiothon” provides meals to the hungry.
"Our community is at the core of everything we do at Audacy Pittsburgh. The results of the Feed the Need Radiothon are a good showcase of radio’s power in our region,” said Michael Spacciapolli, senior vice president and market manager, Audacy Pittsburgh.
Read more stories on Neighbors in Need »
More than 2.47 million American jobs depend on broadcasting, and the local broadcast radio and television industry - and the businesses that depend on it - generate $1.17 trillion annually for the nation's economy.
This site is brought to you by the National Association of Broadcasters. We advocate for the nation's radio and television broadcasters.
