With the ongoing government shutdown and lapse of SNAP benefits being paid out, people throughout the nation and the Western Pennsylvania region are facing food insecurity.<\/p>\n
WPXI has created a list of food pantries and resources that may help community members in need.<\/p>\n
If there\u2019s a resource that should be added to this list, let the newsroom know by emailing desk@wpxi.com<\/p>\n
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank<\/a><\/p>\n The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank has a variety of tools to help community members find food \u2014 from a food finder tool, grocery deliveries and senior food box programs.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> for a list of food distribution events throughout the region, which are a mix of walk-in and drive-up options.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to use the food bank\u2019s food finder tool to locate resources near you<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to learn if you\u2019re eligible for the Senior Food Box Program<\/p>\n 412 Food Rescue<\/a><\/p>\n 412 Food Rescue tries to prevent food from going to waste in Southwest Pennsylvania and fight hunger in the community.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to learn more about food delivery through the 412 Food Rescue app<\/p>\n United Way<\/a><\/p>\n The United Way offers a state-wide map of food resources. Click here<\/a> to find help near you<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> for their federal shutdown hub, which lists out resources for food and utility\/home payments<\/p>\n The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division <\/a><\/p>\n The Salvation Army has food pantries and feeding programs throughout our region, providing nutritious meals to anyone in need. Click here<\/a> to find programs near you.<\/p>\n The Lighthouse Foundation<\/a><\/p>\n Serves Northern Allegheny and Butler Counties<\/p>\n Weekly food pantry distribution<\/p>\n First-time visitors must bring a valid ID and a piece of mail with their current address for the registration process<\/p>\n Food pantry recipients can get 2 food orders each month, besides December, which is only once<\/p>\n Human Services Center (HSC) Mon Valley<\/a><\/p>\n Monthly drive-up distributions on the second Saturday of each month<\/p>\n 413 Penn Avenue, Turtle Creek, PA 15145.<\/p>\n Community Human Services<\/a><\/p>\n Weekly distributions of food, including fresh produce, non-perishable items, dairy products and a choice of meat or fish. Halal meats available<\/p>\n Individuals choose the items they want to take home<\/p>\n Pet food, hygiene and cleaning items are distributed when available<\/p>\n Wednesday 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Thursday 3-6 p.m.<\/p>\n 370 Lawn Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (located in the back of the building)<\/p>\n AHN Healthy Food Centers<\/p>\n Located inside West Penn, Allegheny General, Allegheny Valley, AHN Jefferson, AHN Forbes and AHN Saint Vincent hospitals<\/p>\n Resource for food-insecure clients and their families<\/p>\n Provides nutritious meals that align with doctor-recommended dietary guidelines, education on diets, recipie ideas, shopping tips and more.<\/p>\n Rainbow Kitchen Community Services<\/a><\/p>\n Serves Homestead, West Homestead, Munhall, Duquesne, Whitaker and West Mifflin.<\/p>\n Food pantry by individual scheduled appointments only<\/p>\n Register for the pantry by calling 412-464-1892<\/p>\n Bridge City Church<\/a><\/p>\n Food pantry distribution on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m.<\/p>\n 1200 Wolfe Ave, North Braddock, PA 15104<\/p>\n Serves North Braddock, Braddock Hills, and East Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n Those who need help can contact the church office at 412-824-1616<\/p>\n St. Andrew Lutheran Church<\/a><\/p>\n Distribution on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7 p.m.<\/p>\n McKeesport Alliance Church<\/a><\/p>\n Distribution on the second Friday of every month from 5:30-6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Provide emergency food as needed<\/p>\n Contact office@mckalliance.org or 412-678-1162 if you are experiencing food insufficiency or wish to volunteer<\/p>\n Islamic Center of Pittsburgh<\/a><\/p>\n Food pantry open for walk-ins every 3rd Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m.\u201312:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Neighborhood Resilience Project<\/a><\/p>\n 2038 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh Pa<\/p>\n Offers an emergency food pantry, backpack feeding program and clothing pantry<\/p>\n Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m.<\/p>\n Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantr<\/a>y<\/a><\/p>\n 828 Hazelwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217<\/p>\n Monday – Friday: 9 am – 12:15 pm<\/p>\n Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm.<\/p>\n Must be in the 15217 zip code and meet income requirements<\/p>\n Will provide kosher food to kosher homes outside the 15217 zip code<\/p>\n Bread of Life Food Pantry<\/a><\/p>\n 94 Locust Street, Etna, PA 15223<\/p>\n Unity Presbyterian Church<\/a><\/p>\n Must life in Greentree, Dormont, and those parts of Pittsburgh, Scott, Mt Lebanon, Crafton Heights, and Westwood where its the closest pantry<\/p>\n 1146 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220<\/p>\n Open every Tuesday, clients can get food once a month<\/p>\n Calls from prospective clients are accepted from 8-10 a.m each Tuesday. Persons calling to request food are asked to do so by 11 a.m. Volunteers put food into client cars from 11:30 a.m. to noon each week.<\/p>\n Penn Hills Library Community Fridge<\/a><\/p>\n Available to library patrons<\/p>\n Fridge stocked with fresh veggies, meal kits, milk and dairy products, juice and more. Pantry stocked with canned goods, snacks, breakfast items pads, tampons, diapers and more.<\/p>\n North Hills Food Bank<\/a><\/p>\n 845 Perry Highway \/ Route 19 PGH PA 15229<\/p>\n Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.<\/p>\n Serves West View, Ross, Ohio, Reserve, Kilbuck, McCandless and Franklin Park<\/p>\n Call 412-366-7477 with any questions<\/p>\n Plum Food Pantry<\/a><\/p>\n Serves Plum Borough families<\/p>\n 81 Sandune Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15239<\/p>\n Food distribution is made between 4:30 to 6:00 PM on the first three Tuesdays of each month. Registered clients will be assigned to one of these three weeks.<\/p>\n To register call (724) 327-0367.<\/p>\n Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish<\/a>Lower Valley Cooperative Ministries Community Food Bank<\/a>Singing Winds Food Pantry<\/a>Catholic Community of Bloomfield<\/a>Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh<\/a>Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank <\/a>Sharpsburg Food Pantry<\/a>Network of Hope Food Pantry<\/a>Feeding the Flock Ministries<\/a>East End Cooperative Ministry<\/a>Millvale Free Fridge<\/a>Second Harvest Community Fridge<\/a>Forged in Faith Food Bank<\/a>Union Baptist Church<\/a>Rankin Christian Center<\/a>Swissvale Community Food Pantry<\/a>Greater Valley Community Services<\/a>Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministries<\/a>St. John XXIII Parish<\/a>St. Paul Cathedral Parish – St. Rosalia<\/a>St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish<\/a>Mount Ararat Community Activity Center<\/a>Northside Common Ministries<\/a>Baldwin Community United Methodist Church<\/a>Christ Lutheran Church<\/a>North Hills Community Outreach <\/a>Armstrong County Community Action Partnership Food Bank<\/a><\/p>\n Works with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and 16 pantries across the county<\/p>\n Pantries located in Adrian, Apollo, East Brady, Elderton, Freeport, Ford City, Kittanning, Leechburg, Mayport, McGrann, Parker, Rural Valley, Templeton and Worthington.<\/p>\n Call 724-548-3408 Option 5 or ext 5764 to get connected with a pantry<\/p>\n Distributes Senior Boxes and emergency food boxes<\/p>\n Baden United Methodist Church – We Care Food Cupboard <\/a>Families Matter Food Pantry <\/a>Gleaner\u2019s Food Bank <\/a>Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Butler County Food Bank <\/a>Southwest Butler Food Cupboard<\/a>East End United Community Center <\/a>Fayette County Community Action Food Bank<\/a>Corner Cupboard Food Bank <\/a>Indiana County Community Action Program<\/a>Chevy Chase Community Center <\/a>People In Need <\/a>City Rescue Mission<\/a>Holy Redeemer Social Services Food Pantry <\/a>Community Circle Food Pantry <\/a>Greater Washington County Food Bank<\/a>The City Mission <\/a>LeMoyne Community Center <\/a><\/p>\n See more resources in the PDF below, provided by county officials<\/p>\n Washington County Food Resources Oct 30 2025 <\/a> by WPXI <\/a><\/p>\n Westmoreland Food Bank <\/a>Westmoreland Community Action <\/a>Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church Food Pantry <\/a>St. Margaret Mary Church Food Pantry <\/a><\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n