EAT Initiative

Our Goal, Vision & Commitment

Who We Are

The Empowerment, Awareness, & Training (E.A.T.) Initiative, Inc. is a non-profit organization that empowers food-insecure communities throughout the Pittsburgh, PA region to source, procure, and prepare their own healthy food. At the E.A.T. Initiative, we believe that access to fresh produce and healthy food options is a basic human right.

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Our Mission

To ensure that all of our food-insecure neighbors have access to fresh produce and healthy, sustainable food options, while also raising our communities’ awareness of up-to-date, culturally relevant, and holistic food practices. Since 2015, we have worked towards these dual missions through meal and produce distribution, cooking demonstrations, and culinary and hospitality training, among other essential food-related activities.

Our Vision

A just food system for Pittsburgh, that counters systemic economic, racial and gender-based disparities. An equitable food system for Pittsburgh, where healthy, culturally-appropriate foods are accessible and affordable for all. A sustainable food system for Pittsburgh, that operates with care for human beings, the environment, and the financial well-being of everyone throughout the system.

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#EATWorldFoodDay

This year, partnership and collaborations across the world made our second annual #EATWorldFoodDay better than we could’ve ever imagined. We would like to send another huge “Thank You!” to all of our partners and contributors for showing up and showing out!

Visit our Facebook page to catch the full virtual presentation!