Fundraiser in Cranberry Township fights food insecurity

February 27, 2025 Last Updated: February 26, 2025 09:59 PM Local News

Pizza with a Purpose

Attendees of the fourth annual Pizza with a Purpose fundraising event on Wednesday, Feb. 26, could purchase a pizza box for $25 and fill it with mix-and-match slices from participating pizzerias and vendors.

The event, held at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township, benefits Inspired Hearts and Hands, a coalition focused on addressing economic hardship and food insecurity in the community.

James Paul, left, and Paul Porreca from Mars Pizza serve pizza to attendees of the Pizza With A Purpose fundraising event at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex to benefit Inspired Hearts and Hands in Cranberry Township on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips

Paul Porreca with Mars Pizza serves pizza to attendees of the Pizza With A Purpose fundraising event at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex to benefit Inspired Hearts and Hands in Cranberry Township on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips

Blake Jenkins, left, and Michael Porreca of Adrian's Pizza serve pizza to attendees of the Pizza With A Purpose fundraising event at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex to benefit Inspired Hearts and Hands in Cranberry Township on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips

Michael Porreca of Adrian's Pizza serves pizza to attendees of the Pizza With A Purpose fundraising event at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex to benefit Inspired Hearts and Hands in Cranberry Township on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips

John Schellman of Carlucci's Pizza serves pizza to attendees of the Pizza With A Purpose fundraising event at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex to benefit Inspired Hearts and Hands in Cranberry Township on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

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