UPDATED 4/15/2020 5:00 p.m. EST
84 Lumber and Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Donate $500,000 to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Following a Community-Wide Challenge, Raising $1 Million Total
Together with the Western-Pennsylvania Community, Sister Companies Help Provide 5 Million Meals to Area Residents Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
EIGHTY FOUR, PA. (April 15, 2020) – 84 Lumber and Nemacolin Woodlands Resort were inspired by their community’s effort to feed those in need across western Pennsylvania. After first donating $100,000 to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank on Wednesday afternoon, the sister companies decided to up the ante and challenge the community to raise $600,000 through WTAE-TV’s Project CommUnity Day of Giving. After hitting that goal, 84 Lumber and Nemacolin donated an additional $400,000, bringing the total raised to $1 million for the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank.
“These are difficult times that we are facing as a nation and as a city,” said Maggie Hardy Knox, president of 84 Lumber and Nemacolin. “Everyone is dealing with some type of challenge in one way or another. At 84 Lumber and Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, we believe that one of those challenges shouldn’t be having enough food on the table. By giving this donation, we want to help lessen this burden for our neighbors.”
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is seeing a significant spike in demand for food as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their volunteers are therefore working each day to provide drive-through pick-ups throughout the region to feed children, families and senior citizens facing hardship in this time of need. The WTAE-TV Project CommUnity Day of Giving encouraged friends, family and neighbors around Pittsburgh to donate to the food bank to ensure they can continue serving those who need it. Each $1 donation provides approximately five meals.
To follow along and see how you can help, visit 84 Lumber and Nemacolin on social media: @84Lumber and @nemacolin.
ABOUT 84 LUMBER
Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, 84 Lumber Company is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single- and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. The company operates nearly 250 stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops and engineered wood product centers in more than 30 states. 84 Lumber also offers turnkey installation services for a variety of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking and drywall. A certified national women’s business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy Knox, 84 Lumber was named by Forbes as one of America’s Largest Private Companies in 2018 and one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2019. For more information, visit 84lumber.com or join us at Facebook.com/84lumber and linkedin.com/company/84-lumber.
ABOUT NEMACOLIN WOODLANDS RESORT
Situated on 2,000 acres in the Laurel Highlands of Southwest Pennsylvania, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is one of North America’s premier resort destinations. Featuring luxurious guestrooms, suites, townhomes and luxury vacation homes including the Falling Rock boutique hotel, The Chateau Layfayette and other recipients of the Forbes Travel Guide 2020 Awards, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is the resort with 22 Stars. Nemacolin offers championship golf, including two Pete Dye-designed signature golf courses: Mystic Rock and Shepherd’s Rock. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the Shooting Academy; the Wildlife Academy that features everything from safari tours to dog sledding; the Adventure Center, complete with zip lines and a climbing wall; and the Jeep Off-Road Driving Academy. Nemacolin also boasts an internationally acclaimed spa, 15 restaurants and lounges, and 32,000 square feet of conference space. For more information or to make reservations, visit https://www.nemacolin.com/.
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