Topic: Neighbors in Need
Posted on 1/10/2024
CBS owned-and-operated KDKA in Pittsburgh raised $855,935 for the Great Pittsburg Community Food Bank with their annual Turkey Fund, which has been running for an impressive 42 years. “Community is vitally important to the residents of Southwestern Pennsylvania,” said Chris Cotugno, KDKA General Manager. “Since 1982, our viewers have demonstrated their commitment to the people in their community by donating to the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund and ensuring that their neighbors in need have a nourishing meal at Thanksgiving.”
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