Taste of the Draft 2026

GENYOUth is excited to bring Taste of the Draft to Pittsburgh in 2026 to help End Student Hunger!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Tower at PNC Plaza
300 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Featuring Celebrity Chef Andrew Zimmern, Taste of the Draft will make a powerful philanthropic impact—supporting 91 schools with NFL FLAG-in-Schools and reaching over 50,000 students by expanding access to 13.5 million school meals, with a focus on at-risk communities.

By increasing access to good nutrition and physical activity, we’re fueling healthier futures, stronger school communities, and greater opportunities for every child to succeed.

Get Involved

Become a 2026 Event Sponsor!

TASTE OF THE DRAFT NEWS

Taste of the Draft to Deliver Community Impact for Western Pennsylvania Children

GENYOUth, the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers, VisitPITTSBURGH, PNC Bank, Pittsburgh Public Schools Announce Community Impact Initiative to Support Student Nutrition, Physical Activity
Read More

Student Health and Wellness at the Forefront During NFL Draft Week

GENYOUth, Ashwaubenon School District, Schreiber Foods, Green Bay Packers, NFL, and Purpose-minded Partners Celebrate Community Impact Initiatives to Enhance Nutrition and Physical Activity Among Wisconsin Youth.
Read More

Creating Healthier School Communities

Through innovative public-private partnerships GENYOUth helps school children thrive by living well-nourished and physically active lives.

Food insecurity, food-access challenges, and the crisis in physical inactivity keep children from achieving their potential to be their best selves. GENYOUth addresses these challenges by collaborating with students, schools, communities, business partners, and thought leaders to identify and implement solutions – while always keeping students at the center of the conversation.