{"id":18084,"date":"2025-10-28T21:45:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T21:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/18084\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T21:45:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T21:45:07","slug":"heres-where-to-get-help-with-food-in-southwestern-pennsylvania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/18084\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s where to get help with food in southwestern Pennsylvania"},"content":{"rendered":"

When benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, fail to replenish on Nov. 1 because of the federal government shutdown, hundreds of thousands of Western Pennsylvanians will struggle to afford food. More than 161,000 people in Allegheny County alone receive SNAP benefits, and more than 35% of those are kids.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Food banks say they’ve already seen a rise in demand over the last several months, and they’re anticipating a tidal wave of need when federal assistance runs out. Local nonprofits, community pantries, churches, synagogues, farmers markets and mutual aid groups have been organizing to make sure neighbors don’t go hungry. Here is a non-exhaustive list of where you can go to get fed in Western Pennsylvania. We will be updating this list (last updated 10\/28\/2025).<\/p>\n

Most of these are not open every day or have limited opening hours. If there isn’t a website available, we’ve tried to include those hours here; otherwise, check the website.<\/p>\n

With credit to the Pittsburgh City Paper, Butler County Food Cupboards, Feeding America,\u00a0findhelp.org<\/a>, the United Way, and others for initially compiling much of this information. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Listed locations distribute groceries unless otherwise noted (e.g. distro, soup kitchen).<\/p>\n

If you have a site that distributes at least twice a month and is not listed here, please email\u00a0twegerski@cbs.com<\/a>\u00a0with dates, location and contact information.<\/p>\n

Allegheny County\u00a0<\/p>\n

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
www.pittsburghfoodbank.org\/\u00a0<\/a>
1 North Linden Street
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 460-3663<\/p>\n

Christ Lutheran Church – Millvale – Food Pantry
917 Evergreen Avenue, Millvale, PA 15209
Monday and Friday, 9:30am to 11:30am\u00a0
Wednesday, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
(412) 821-4300<\/p>\n

South Hills Interfaith Movement – Food Pantry
5301 Park Avenue, Bethel Park, PA 15102
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00AM – 2:00PM\u00a0
(412) 885-0284
https:\/\/shimcares.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

North Hills Food Bank\u00a0
845 Perry Highway \/ Route 19\u00a0
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
Beside the cell tower in the rear parking lot of Hiland Presbyterian Church in Ross Township
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00AM – 1:45PM\u00a0<\/p>\n

North Hills Community Outreach
Multiple locations serving northern Allegheny County residents
See\u00a0nhco.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Millvale Free Fridge and Pantry
Millvalle Community Library
213 Grant Ave.
Millvale, PA 15202\u00a0
Both the free fridge and pantry are accessible to the public 24 hours a day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jubilee Soup Kitchen & Pantry
2005 Wyandotte St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Daily hot meals: 10:00AM – 11:00AM, 12:00PM – 1:00PM\u00a0
Food pantry: Wednesdays, 9:30AM – 11:00AM\u00a0
412-261-5417<\/p>\n

Community Human Services
370 Lawn St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Wednesdays, 11:00AM – 4:00PM\u00a0
Thursdays, 3:00PM – 6:00PM\u00a0
chscorp.org<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc. (PCSI) Food Pantry
249 North Craig St.\u00a0
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Monday\u2013Friday, 10:00AM – 4:00PM .
Thursdays 10:00AM – 8:00PM\u00a0
pghcsi.org\/food-pantry-nutrition-support<\/a>
412-904-4700<\/p>\n

East End Cooperative Ministry
6140 Station St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30AM – 11:30AM
eecm.org<\/a>
412-361-5549<\/p>\n

St. Mary Magalene Parish Food Pantry
7321 Frankstown Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
2nd & 4th Wednesday, 9:00AM – 11:00AM\u00a0<\/p>\n

Food Not Bombs Southside Unity Distro (hot food)\u00a0
801 Bingham St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Mondays, 6:30PM – 7:30PM\u00a0<\/p>\n

CCRIP Unity Distro
801 Bingham St.
Pittsburgh PA 15203
Sundays, 12:30PM – 1:30PM\u00a0<\/p>\n

Allegheny County Jail Distro (hot food)
950 Second Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 5:00PM – 8:00PM
Fridays, 6;00PM – 7:30PM<\/p>\n

Wilkinsburg Community Forge
1256 Franklin Ave\u00a0
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
Hot food: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Mobile food pantry: Mondays 1:30PM – 3:40PM
412-501-2055<\/p>\n

Wilkinsburg Community Ministry
702 Wood St.\u00a0
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
Wednesday & Friday, 9:00AM – 1:00PM\u00a0
wcm15221.org<\/a>
412-241-8072<\/p>\n

Bloomfield Grocery Distro
4812 Liberty Ave.\u00a0
Pittsburgh, PA 15224\u00a0
November 8 & 22nd (every other Saturday)\u00a0
11:00AM – 12:00PM\u00a0<\/p>\n

Oakland Distro\u00a0 (snacks & hot drinks)
Schenley Plaza
4100 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Thursdays & Fridays, 10AM – 12:00PM<\/p>\n

Friendship Park Potluck (hot food & snacks)\u00a0
4750 Friendship Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Thursdays, 6:00PM – 7:30PM\u00a0<\/p>\n

House of Manna
7240 Frankstown Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15208\u00a0
Saturdays, 12:00PM – 2:00PM<\/p>\n

RICE North Side Distro (hot food)\u00a0
Allegheny Commons East
Federal St. & E. North Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
1st, 2nd, & 3rd Saturdays
2:00PM – 4:00PM<\/p>\n

CCIP 2AC
2 Allegheny Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15212\u00a0
Sundays, 1:30PM – 4:00PM\u00a0<\/p>\n

FNB Downtown Distro (hot food)
Smithfield & Oliver St.\u00a0
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Sundays, 2:00PM – 4:00PM\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Market at Duquesne
1 N. Linden St.
Duquesne, PA 15110\u00a0
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 9:00AM – 4:30PM\u00a0
Tuesdays, Thursdays: 10:00AM – 4:30PM\u00a0
Saturdays: 9:00AM – 12:00PM\u00a0<\/p>\n

St. Paul A.M.E. Church Food Pantry
1350 Locust St.
McKeesport, PA 15132
2nd & 4th Saturdays: 11:30AM – 1:00PM\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bloomfield Farmers Market Donation Program
5050 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
November 1, 8, 15, 22 (Saturdays)\u00a0
9:00AM 1:00PM
Donors give money in the form of market tokens on a board. You can pick up donated tokens to spend at the market.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lawrenceville Farmers Market Donation Program
Bay 41, 115 41st Street.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
November 4, 11, 18, 25 (Tuesdays)
3:00PM – 7:00PM
(412) 802-7220<\/a>
Pick up donated tokens to spend at the market.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Washington County\u00a0<\/p>\n

Food Helpers of Washington County
https:\/\/foodhelpers.org\/<\/a>
909 National Pike W
Brownsville, PA 15417<\/p>\n

Community Circle Food Pantry
70 East Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301<\/a>
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00AM – 12:00PM
724-225-1540\u00a0<\/p>\n

City Mission (Samaritan Care Center)\u00a0
84 West Wheeling Street
Washington, PA 15301
https:\/\/www.citymission.org<\/a>
724-222-8530 ext. 266
Tuesday & Thursday
10:00AM – 3:00PM<\/p>\n

St. John XXIII Interfaith Food Pantry<\/a>
724-348-7145
3609 Washington Avenue
Finleyville, PA 15332
Notes: Open every 1st \/ 3rd Saturdays
9:00AM – 12:00PM<\/p>\n

Butler County\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Lighthouse Food Pantry
https:\/\/www.thelighthousepa.org\/food<\/a>
Monday 1:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday\u00a0 3:00pm-6:00pm\u00a0
Wednesday 1:00pm-4:00pm\u00a0
Thursday\u00a0 9:00am-12:00pm\u00a0
116 Browns Hill Road\u00a0
Valencia, PA\u00a0 16059<\/p>\n

Evans City Food Cupboard\u00a0
Must call prior to distribution to register: 724-538-0542
St. Peters Lutheran Church\u00a0
2 Van Buren Street
Evans City PA 16033
1st & 3rd Fridays: 8:30 \u2013 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Loaves and Fishes Food Cupboard\u00a0
Summit United Presbyterian Church\u00a0
181 Caldwell DriveButler, PA 16002
Last Saturday of Month: 8:30 \u2013 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Moniteau Area Food Pantry
Every Thursday: 8:30 a.m. \u2013 9:30 a.m.
Concord Presbyterian Church
673 Hooker Road
West Sunbury, PA 16061<\/p>\n

Food Cupboard Recipients should call Food Pantry number in advance and leave a message if they are planning to receive food for the month on Monday or Tuesday before: 724-894-2338\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0North Butler “Feed My Sheep” Food Pantry\u00a0
Tuesday & Thursday: 2:00 p.m. \u2013 3:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 \u2013 11:00 a.m
324 North Main Street.
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724-421-5274<\/p>\n

Salvation Army
313 W. Cunningham St
Butler, PA 16003
Second and Third Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am \u2013 2:00 p.m.
724-287-5532<\/p>\n

St. Vincent DePaul\u00a0
Monday \u2013 Friday 8:30 \u201310:00 a.m.
Distribution Site: 157 North Elm St, Butler, PA 16001
724-431-2842<\/p>\n

Beaver County\u00a0<\/p>\n

Families Matter Food Pantry
115 Wagner Road (Lowe’s Parking Lot)
Monaca, PA 15061
Mondays: 1:00PM – 2:00PM (veterans only)\u00a0
Tuesdays: 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Thursdays: 1:00PM – 2:00PM\u00a0
https:\/\/www.familiesmatterfoodpantry.org\/find-food\/<\/a>
724-770-1920<\/p>\n

Salvation Army Food Pantry
721 13th St.
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 10:00AM – 2:00PM\u00a0
724-846-2330<\/p>\n

Bountiful Blessings at 1st Presbyterian
1199 3rd Ave.
New Brighton, PA 15066
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 5:00PM – 7:00PM\u00a0<\/p>\n

Blessing Basket Food Pantry at First Baptist Church
101 1st St.
Freedom, PA 15042
Saturdays: 11:00AM – 2:00PM
(724) 480-8248<\/p>\n

YMCA Food Locker Program
2236 Third Ave.\u00a0
New Brighton, PA 15066
Monday – Friday: 5:00AM – 8:30PM
Saturday: 6:00AM – 6:00PM\u00a0
Sunday: 12:00PM – 5:00PM\u00a0
(724) 847 3923<\/p>\n

Center for Hope\u00a0
740 Park Road
Ambridge, PA 15003
Monday through Wednesday: 1:00PM – 3:00PM\u00a0
Thursday: 3:00PM – 5:00PM\u00a0
(724) 251-4899<\/p>\n

Westmoreland County\u00a0<\/p>\n

Christian Layman Corps.
258 E Pittsburgh St<\/a>
Greensburg, PA 15601<\/a>
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00AM – 1:00PM
(724) 834-4464<\/p>\n

Westmoreland Food Bank<\/p>\n

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