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Our Volunteers, Our Neighbors
At BBF, we’re fortunate to welcome a steady stream of volunteers into our Pittsburgh warehouse, neighbors from across our region who take time out of their day to lend a hand. Their efforts, from packing hygiene kits or sorting donated supplies, create connections with our community in ways that go far beyond the work itself.…
Read MorePartner Update: Westside Food Bank Responds to the Palisades Fire
“On behalf of all of us at Westside Food Bank, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support in response to the devastating January 2025 Palisades fires. The [grants] we received [from BBF] enabled us to act swiftly and compassionately during a time of profound need and to sustain that response in…
Read MoreBBF Supports Training for Ukrainian Cancer Care Specialists
BBF has awarded a grant to West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. in support of professional training for specialists from Bogomolets National Medical University (NMU) in Kyiv, Ukraine. The grant covers travel, accommodation, meals, medical insurance, and related expenses for three Ukrainian professionals to complete a two-week training at the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer…
Read MoreNew Beds and Mattresses Arrive at St. Joseph’s Mission Hospital in Malawi
St. Joseph’s Mission Hospital in Nguludi, Malawi, recently welcomed the arrival of a 40-foot container filled with much-needed hospital beds and mattresses. The shipment included 75 new beds and mattresses, with the majority generously donated to BBF by Geisinger. Hospital Administrator Sister Mercy Kanyumbu shared that these new beds will make an immediate difference—particularly in…
Read MoreInvesting in Education for a Brighter Future
Summer Series, Week 6 Education has long been a pillar of BBF’s global work, grounded in the belief that access to learning opens the door to opportunity. The BBF Education Program traces its roots to a 1961 medical mission to Liberia. While there, Mrs. Gussie Hingson—wife of BBF founder Dr. William Hingson—recognized that many schools…
Read MoreResponding When It Matters Most: BBF’s Disaster Response Program
Summer Blog Series When disasters strike, BBF is ready to respond, delivering essential aid quickly to communities facing crisis. BBF’s Disaster Response Program works with trusted partners to provide critical supplies like clean water, generators, medical equipment, shelter materials, and hygiene kits. In 2024, BBF responded to 15 major disasters, providing both shipments and grants…
Read MoreBBF Grant Supports Search and Recovery Efforts in Texas
BBF has provided a grant to Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) to support critical search, rescue, and recovery operations following severe flooding in Texas. TEXSAR, a volunteer-led organization, deploys only at the request of lead agencies such as the Texas Division of Emergency Management and local sheriff’s offices. Its trained volunteers, specialized equipment, and K9…
Read MoreBBF’s Infrastructure Program: Building a Stronger Foundation
Summer Blog Series Week 4 BBF’s Infrastructure Program supports long-term health and development by investing in clean energy, safe water, and sanitation systems. Through solar power and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives, BBF helps build reliable and sustainable solutions in communities where basic infrastructure is lacking. BBF’s solar work began in 2013 with battery…
Read MoreIn the News
July 7, 2025 Brother’s Brother Foundation Rallies Aid for Central Texas After Deadly Flash Flooding
Read MoreBBF RESPONDING TO TEXAS FLOODS
For Immediate Release July 7, 2025 BBF is responding to the loss of life and widespread destruction caused by the flash floods in Texas. As of Monday morning, the reported death toll was over 82 people including 28 children in Kerr County. BBF has committed $50,000 in financial support towards its initial response and 100% of…
Read MoreStrengthening Healthcare Access Around the World
Summer Blog Series Week 3 BBF’s Healthcare Program addresses critical healthcare needs through three complementary areas: pharmaceutical donations, medical equipment and supply shipments, and support for med-surg volunteer teams. Together, these initiatives help expand access to care in under-resourced communities across Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and the United States. BBF’s pharmaceutical program dates…
Read MoreNew Mobile Clinic to Deliver Hearing and Speech Care Across Pittsburgh
BBF recently donated an audiology health van to the Eye & Ear Foundation to support free, community-based care. Operated by UPMC audiologists and University of Pittsburgh faculty, the van will travel throughout the Pittsburgh region to provide hearing screenings, hearing aid services, and care related to speech and swallowing—meeting individuals where they are and helping…
Read MoreGrant Impact: Supporting Tornado Relief Across Mississippi
In the aftermath of devastating tornadoes that struck Mississippi in March, BBF provided a grant to Mississippi Food Network (MFN) to strengthen disaster response efforts across the state. With a 56-county service area and a deep network of local partner agencies, MFN was well-positioned to reach those most affected by the storms—particularly low-income families, seniors,…
Read MoreWho We Are and What We Stand For
Summer Blog Series, Week 2 BBF’s History and the Four Core Areas That Guide Our Work Brother’s Brother Foundation was founded in Pittsburgh, PA, in 1958 by Dr. Robert A. Hingson, a renowned innovator in public health. During his career, Dr. Hingson developed several medical devices crucial in alleviating pain and distributing vaccinations and inoculations.…
Read MorePowered by Volunteers: A Closer Look at the People Who Make Our Work Possible
Summer Blog Series, Week 1 Volunteers are an essential part of Brother’s Brother Foundation’s operations. From preparing hygiene kits to sorting donated medical supplies, their contributions enable BBF to respond quickly and efficiently to global needs. One of the primary ways volunteers support BBF is through our Hygiene Kit Assembly Program. These kits, which include…
Read MoreSupporting Health in Guatemala
In January, BBF sent a shipment of medical supplies and medicine to Guatemala in partnership with Food for the Poor. The supplies were distributed by the Sovereign Order of Malta, Guatemala, an organization recognized for its longstanding humanitarian and medical work in the country’s most underserved areas. Guatemala, home to more than 18 million people,…
Read MoreSupporting Tornado-Affected Communities in Missouri
In March, BBF provided a grant to Southeast Missouri Food Bank (SMFB) to support immediate relief efforts following a series of powerful storms that devastated communities across the region. Below is an update on how that support was used—and the difference it made. The storms affected more than 5,000 square miles across Southeast Missouri, causing…
Read MoreBBF RESPONDS TO TORNADOES IN MISSOURI AND KENTUCKY
As part of our immediate response to assist community members impacted by the widespread destruction and devastating loss of life caused by the recent tornadoes in Missouri and Kentucky, BBF is sending 18 pallets of hygiene supplies (totaling 5,942 kits) along with two pallets or 640 blankets to the Southeast Missouri Food Bank in Sikeston,…
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