Not ready to fundraise? No worries! The #Burghproud Challenge general fund allows you to make a tax-deductible donation directly to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank where donations will also be matched by the Richard King Mellon Foundation.

A powerful new regional movement is bringing Pittsburgh together in the fight against hunger. Today, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pirates, and Steelers, in partnership with the Richard King Mellon Foundation and GoFundMe, announced the launch of the #BurghProud Challenge – a month-long initiative in June 2026 encouraging the region to raise critical funds and awareness for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to help neighbors facing food insecurity.

Fueled by a $1 million matching grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the #BurghProud Challenge invites individuals across Pittsburgh and beyond to take action this June by moving their bodies, raising funds, and rallying their communities.

Food insecurity remains a pressing issue across the region, especially during the summer months when children lose access to school-provided meals. Across the 11-county region that the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank serves, 1 in 5 children, and 1 in 8 people overall, are food insecure. The #BurghProud Challenge aims to meet this moment by mobilizing thousands of individuals to support the Food Bank’s mission.