Audacy Pittsburgh stations KDKA News Radio 100.1 FM and 1020 AM (KDKA-AM), 93.7 The Fan (KDKA-FM), 100.7 Star (WBZZ-FM), Y108 (WDSY-FM) and WAMO 107.3 (WAMO-FM) came together on March 25 for the sixth annual “Giant Eagle Feed the Need Radiothon,” benefiting The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Together, they raised funds to provide 258,375 meals to community members dealing with food insecurity. The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank aims to increase access to nutritious food and foster long-term stability for the region. 

“Our Audacy Pittsburgh team remains committed to supporting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank year after year,” said Michael Spacciapolli, Senior Vice President and Market Manager of Audacy Pittsburgh. “I’m continually amazed by the outpouring of generosity from both our listeners and partners. The compassion and spirit of our Pittsburgh community is truly inspiring. We’re deeply grateful to everyone who steps up to help those in need.” 

“We are so grateful for Audacy Pittsburgh and its vast network of listeners and partners who make this radiothon what it is,” said Lisa Scales, President and CEO, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. “For the sixth year in a row, the Pittsburgh community has come together with its city of champions mentality. Since its inception shortly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Feed The Need has been a testament to the incredible collaboration and support from our community to help our neighbors in need.”

During the live broadcast on March 25, a lineup of special guests joined the stations to encourage listeners to donate online, through the call center or text message. Guests included Dan Smyers from Dan + Shay, as well as current and former stars, personalities and executives from the NFL, NHL, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Penguins, Duquesne University and University of Pittsburgh. 

The radiothon’s success includes the contribution of wonderful partners and sponsors like Giant Eagle, Aetna, Albero Verde, Allegent Community Federal Credit Union, Bar 31, Baseball Card Castle, Beano’s, Bill Few Associates Wealth Management, Butler Transit Authority, Centimark, Hampton Beer Outlet, Isalys, Metropolitan Window Company, Memorial Highway Chevy, Perry & Calder Law, Performance Food Service Pittsburgh, Red Ribbon Soda & Jamaica’s Finest Ginger Beer, Rome Monument, South Hills Lincoln, South Hills Plumbing and Heating and Vecenie Distributing Company. 

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank was founded in Pittsburgh’s Hill District in 1980 to support those dealing with unemployment after the collapse of the steel industry. Now, it works with a network of more than 1,000+ partners across the 11 counties. Audacy Pittsburgh partners with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank annually. Visit KDKA Newsradio for more information. 

Audacy Pittsburgh’s “Giant Eagle Feed the Need Radiothon” is a part of Audacy’s commitment to making a meaningful difference at scale. Audacy uses its reach and personal connection with listeners to advance causes that promote mental health and build sound communities.