Erie Queer Community Food Drive Returns May 9

By Bobbie Fenno

The Erie Queer Community will come together once again to support local families through a community food drive on Saturday, May 9. Central Outreach Wellness Center, located at 3104 State St, Erie, PA, will host the event and invite community members to donate non-perishable food items to help those in need.

All donations will remain local and be distributed by the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania, ensuring that the support stays within our region.

This food drive is more than just a donation event; it reflects the community's ongoing commitment to mutual aid and compassion. Local LGBTQIA+ organizations, businesses, and allies are encouraged to take part and help collect donations for the drive.

Any LGBTQIA+ or ally groups interested in participating or helping with the food drive should contact Michael Mahler at info@eriegaynews.com for more information.

Current participating organizations are:

• Aging With Pride
• Ascend Climbing/Queer Scouts
• Bears Do Dinner
• Central Outreach Wellness Center (Erie)
• Compton's Table
• Erie Gay News
• Family Services of NW PA
• Free Mom Hugs of NW PA
• G2H2
• Journey: Healing Together
• LBT Women
• The LGBT Fund of The Erie Community Foundation
• NW PA Pride Alliance
• PACA
• TransFamily of NW PA
• Werner Books & Coffee
• Whee! Design
• The Zone

About the Author

Bobbie Fenno Bobbie Fenno (She/Her) joined as a contributing editor in 2025, but has been involved with Erie Gay News as a folding volunteer previously. She graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor's degree in Business, a certificate in Project Management, and an Associate's in Information Technology. Bobbie is also an active member of the LBT Women of Erie group and was also a board member for the NWPA Pride Alliance for four years (2021-2024).