South Pittsburgh Catholics to distribute 1,200 free meals Sunday in Carrick

Paul Guggenheimer | Friday, May 1, 2020 6:18 p.m.

A patron wearing a protective mask, left, makes a purchase of baked goods from her vehicle at the Greensburg Farmers’ Market opening day, Saturday, April 25, 2020, in Greensburg.

Catholic Community of South Pittsburgh volunteers will be distributing 1,200 meals starting at noon on Sunday at Saint Basil Church on Brownsville Road in Carrick.

The meals consist of meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, applesauce, a roll and dessert. Giant Eagle in Brentwood is donating the rolls, and the Waterfront Costco is supplying applesauce, cookies, and other desserts.

“We’re looking to help others find the comfort of Christ through a hot meal and to help remind them that they are not forgotten and that they are truly loved and cared for by our parish community,” said the Rev. Stephen Kresak, pastor/administrator of the grouping of Holy Apostles, Holy Angels, and Saint Sylvester.

Since 2016, Catholic Community of South Pittsburgh volunteers have been supporting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in providing meals every month through local food pantries, and, seeing a greater need during the covid-19 pandemic, they wanted to do more.

“Through these uncertain times, we’ve heard so many positive stories of people in our diocese coming together to take care of their neighbors in whatever way they can,” said Jennifer Antkowiak, diocesan executive director of Communications and Community Relations.