HopeDog 🌭
Eat a Hot Dog. Change a Life.
Pittsburgh is about to get a new tradition. A community movement celebrating great hot dogs, local restaurants and food trucks, and the power of coming together to make hope visible for children facing serious medical challenges.
Help build HopeDog
Who has Pittsburgh's best hot dog?
Every nomination helps us discover another Pittsburgh favorite. Tell us your pick — we'll reach out to them about joining the movement.
Join the movement
How to be part of HopeDog
No money. No signup. No commitment. Just hot dogs and hope.
- 1 Visit your favorite Pittsburgh hot dog restaurant or food truck.
- 2 Snap a photo.
- 3 Tag the restaurant or food truck.
- 4 Tag @HopeDogFestival
- 5 Use #HopeDog
That's it. Every hot dog helps make hope visible.
Build HopeDog
Help us build something that matters
We're looking for people who want to be part of Pittsburgh's next great tradition.
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So Many Angels
"Every HopeDog sold helps create moments like this."
Professional photo experiences — free of charge — for children facing serious medical challenges.
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