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 Click here<\/a> for a list of food distribution events throughout the region, which are a mix of walk-in and drive-up options. Click here<\/a> to use the food bank\u2019s food finder tool to locate resources near youClick here<\/a> to learn if you\u2019re eligible for the Senior Food Box Program 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> for a list of community resources Click here<\/a> to learn more about food delivery through the 412 Food Rescue app 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>Serves Northern Allegheny and Butler Counties Weekly food pantry distribution First-time visitors must bring a valid ID and a piece of mail with their current address for the registration process Food pantry recipients can get 2 food orders each month, besides December, which is only onceUrban League of Greater Pittsburgh<\/a>Offers two emergency food assistance programs: Emergency Food Assistance (EFA) and Food for Early Development (FED). EFA is the official neighborhood food pantry referral agent for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Use of this pantry is a once a year safety net. Every family served is then referred to a neighborhood food pantry FED elps eligible families that do not receive WIC benefits. \u00a0FED offers baby formula and soft foodsProvides services to residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland counties.To access these services, call (412) 227-4164Network of Hope Food Pantry<\/a>Supports Alison Park Church food pantries in Hampton, Butler and the North Side Click here <\/a>for information about distribution Human Services Center (HSC) Mon Valley<\/a>Monthly drive-up distributions on the second Saturday of each month 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 413 Penn Avenue, Turtle Creek, PA 15145.Community Human Services<\/a>Weekly distributions of food, including fresh produce, non-perishable items, dairy products and a choice of meat or fish. Halal meats availableIndividuals choose the items they want to take home Pet food, hygiene and cleaning items are distributed when availableWednesday 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Thursday 3-6 p.m. 370 Lawn Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (located in the back of the building) AHN Healthy Food Centers Located inside West Penn, Allegheny General, Allegheny Valley, AHN Jefferson, AHN Forbes and AHN Saint Vincent hospitals Resource for food-insecure clients and their families Provides nutritious meals that align with doctor-recommended dietary guidelines, education on diets, recipie ideas, shopping tips and more. Rainbow Kitchen Community Services<\/a>Serves Homestead, West Homestead, Munhall, Duquesne, Whitaker and West Mifflin.Food pantry by individual scheduled appointments only Register for the pantry by calling 412-464-1892 Bridge City Church<\/a>Food pantry distribution on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m.1200 Wolfe Ave, North Braddock, PA 15104Serves North Braddock, Braddock Hills, and East Pittsburgh.Those who need help can contact the church office at 412-824-1616St. Andrew Lutheran Church<\/a>Distribution on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7 p.m.McKeesport Alliance Church<\/a>Distribution on the second Friday of every month from 5:30-6:30 p.m.Provide emergency food as neededContact office@mckalliance.org or 412-678-1162 if you are experiencing food insufficiency or wish to volunteer938 Summit St McKeesportIslamic Center of Pittsburgh<\/a>Food pantry open for walk-ins every 3rd Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m.\u201312:00 p.m.To register for a box, click here<\/a> Neighborhood Resilience Project<\/a>2038 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh Pa Offers an emergency food pantry, backpack feeding program and clothing pantry Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantr<\/a>y<\/a>828 Hazelwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217Monday – Friday: 9 am – 12:15 pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm.Must be in the 15217 zip code and meet income requirements Will provide kosher food to kosher homes outside the 15217 zip code Bread of Life Food Pantry<\/a>Serves Etna and ShalerDoes not deliver 94 Locust Street, Etna, PA 15223Click here<\/a> for food pantry event calendarUnity Presbyterian Church<\/a>Must life in Greentree, Dormont, and those parts of Pittsburgh, Scott, Mt Lebanon, Crafton Heights, and Westwood where its the closest pantry 1146 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220Open every Tuesday, clients can get food once a month 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.Penn Hills Library Community Fridge<\/a>Available to library patrons 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. North Hills Food Bank<\/a>845 Perry Highway \/ Route 19 PGH PA 15229Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.Serves West View, Ross, Ohio, Reserve, Kilbuck, McCandless and Franklin ParkCall 412-366-7477 with any questionsPlum Food Pantry<\/a>Serves Plum Borough families 81 Sandune Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 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. To register call (724) 327-0367.Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish<\/a>Those seeking assistance should call the parish at 412-367-9001311 Siebert Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237Lower Valley Cooperative Ministries Community Food Bank<\/a>Serves Cheswick Borough, Harmar Township, Indiana Township, Springdale Borough and Springdale Township325 School St, Springdale, PA 15144Food is distributed at the Springdale Borough Building twice a month on the second and fourth Thursdays from 1:00 \u2013 3:00 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0Clients may come to both distributions.Singing Winds Food Pantry<\/a>Serves Allegheny County. Click here<\/a> to apply120 Charles Street (Rear) Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Can get an order once a month Delivery arrangements can be made Also has a pantry for pet food and clothing Catholic Community of Bloomfield<\/a>Open for shopping on the third Saturday of every month from 7-10 a.m.Maily serves 15224 area code, but anyone who goes to the pantry can get food Patrons can shop for fresh, non-perishable items, paper products, refrigerated and frozen products.First-time visitors must fill out an informal questionnaire Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank <\/a>1913 Freeport Rd, Natrona Heights, PA 15065<\/a>Regular distribution every Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Registration for new participants is also every Wednesday between 3-5 pm.\u00a0 There is no income documentation required for registrationFoods available include canned goods, boxed foods, produce, meats, and dairy products.Sharpsburg Food Pantry<\/a>210 Garnier Street, Pittsburgh PA 15215Foodbank Distribution: Third Thursday of each month9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6:30 p.m. Prepacked food is also available on Tuesday mornings, 9-10 a.m. each week which does not include a normal Thursday distribution.Click here<\/a> to fill out help formFeeding the Flock Ministries<\/a>Open every Thursday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3 p.m.-6 p.m.No proof of income is required. To register, simply bring a photo ID and proof of residency during distribution times.490 Nixon Rd, Cheswick, PA 15024724-410-7941East End Cooperative Ministry<\/a>Food Pantry open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Clients may visit once a month. Offers community lunches Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Tray ServiceBag Lunch Takeout available until 1 p.m.6140 Station Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206For more information, call\u00a0412-345-7141 or email\u00a0cfs@eecm.org<\/a>Millvale Free Fridge & Pantry<\/a>Located behind the Millvale Community Library at 213 Grant Ave, Millvale, PA 15209Accessible 24 hours a day Fridge is stocked with fresh and frozen groceries and meals from community members and local food partnersSecond Harvest Community Fridge<\/a>Forged in Faith Food Bank<\/a>810 Little Deer Creek Valley Road, Russellton, PA 15076Food bank operates on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month between the hours of 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.Click here<\/a> for online applicationUnion Baptist Church<\/a>Service area is Swissvale, Rankin, and BraddockDistribution each month on the second Thursday from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pmRankin Christian Center<\/a>230 3rd Avenue, Rankin, PA 15104Serves Rankin community Click here<\/a> for distribution schedule Greater Valley Community Services<\/a>300 Holland Avenue Braddock, PA 15104Greater Valley Food Pantry offers foodstuff and household items every first Thursday of the month, 10:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PMFocues on residents in the 15104 zip code Register by visiting the office or calling 412-351-7056.Non-residents can participate in the Emergency Food Program.Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministries<\/a>Spartan Center 134 E. Elizabeth St. Pittsburgh, PA 15207Free groceries offered to community members on the\u00a0first Saturday of every month 10-11:45 a.m.St. John XXIII Parish<\/a>Serves Finleyville and the surrounding communities St. John XXIII Interfaith Food Pantry is open for shopping on the first and third Saturdays of every month from 9:00 am-Noon3609 Washington Avenue, Finleyville, Pennsylvania 15332St. Paul Cathedral Parish – St. Rosalia<\/a>411 Greenfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207Open weekly on Tuesdays from 2:00 – 3:00 pmPantry Requirements: residency within the\u00a0zip code, proof of income eligibility, valid photo IDPantry Requirements: residency within the\u00a0zip code, proof of income eligibility, valid photo IDSt. Teresa of Kolkata Parish<\/a>1036 Brookline BoulevardOpen the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9-11 AM.Mount Ararat Community Activity Center<\/a>745 North Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh,\u00a0PA15206The Community Services Program offers food and clothing every second Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM \u2013 Noon. Offer emergency food daily \u2013 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.To sign up for monthly distributions or receive emergency food, applications are available at MACAC.Northside Common Ministries<\/a>Open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday.Emergency assistance is available by appointment and special dietary needs are accommodated when possible.1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212Baldwin Community United Methodist Church<\/a>5001 Baptist Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236Monthly community food and household item distribution programOffered on the 4th Friday of each month from 12-2:30 p.m. North Hills Community Outreach <\/a>NHCO operates three food pantries in Northern Allegheny County, including\u00a0Allison Park, Millvale and Avalon.Click here<\/a> to find the food pantry that\u2019s right for youArmstrong County Community Action Partnership Food Bank<\/a>Works with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and 16 pantries across the county Pantries located in Adrian, Apollo, East Brady, Elderton, Freeport, Ford City, Kittanning, Leechburg, Mayport, McGrann, Parker, Rural Valley, Templeton and Worthington. Call 724-548-3408 Option 5 or ext 5764 to get connected with a pantry Distributes Senior Boxes and emergency food boxes Baden United Methodist Church – We Care Food Cupboard <\/a>420 Dippold Avenue, Baden, PA 15005We Care Food Pantry Line: 724-242-0204<\/a>Food pantry distribution on third Monday and Tuesday of the month5:30 PM to 8:00 PMFamilies Matter Food Pantry <\/a>186 Wagner Road, Monaca, PA 15061Those new to the pantry must fill out a registration form and bring; For everyone: bring both a\u00a0photo ID\u00a0and\u00a0proof of residency\u00a0(mail matching the address and name on your ID)For Veterans: also bring your\u00a0military ID\u00a0or a\u00a0copy of your DD214Pick up times: Mondays from 1 \u2013 2 pm (Veterans only)Tuesdays from 3 \u2013 4 pmThursdays from 1 \u2013 2 pmGleaner\u2019s Food Bank <\/a>Serves Cranberry Township onlyDrive up distribution. Click here<\/a> for dates and times Applications for food bank clients are available in the rectory office of St. Ferdinand\u2019s Church.2535 Rochester Rd. Cranberry Twp., PA, 16066Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Butler County Food Bank <\/a>146 North Monroe Street, Butler, PA 16001 \u00a0Food bank is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 am -10 am.Southwest Butler Food Cupboard<\/a>557 Perry Highway, Harmony, PA 16037Serving Zelienople, Harmony, Jackson and Lancaster TownshipsDrive-thru distribution every 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7:00-8:00 pm.Click here<\/a> for the application If you have an emergency and need food now, call (724) 453-4184East End United Community Center <\/a>Food bank distribution on the first Wednesday of every month, from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. 150 Coolspring Street, Uniontown, PA 15401Fayette County Community Action Food Bank<\/a>40 Legion Street, Republic, PA 154758:00 am \u2013 4:00 pmCall 724-580-7001 to sign up On-site at the FCCAA Food Bank warehouse, participants can visit its Shop-Thru. The Shop-Thru mimics a grocery store where participants can select the foods to prepare meals for their families. There is a selection of fresh and nonperishable food items.\u00a0Corner Cupboard Food Bank <\/a>881 Rolling Meadows Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370For more detailed information call 724-627-9784Click here<\/a> for network of food pantries Indiana County Community Action Program<\/a>Has 17 food pantries throughout the county. Click here<\/a> to find the one closest to you and their distribution dates. Chevy Chase Community Center <\/a>Offers free community lunch, food delivery program, free farmer\u2019s market and free litltle pantry People In Need <\/a>Call 725-657-3303 for appointments.Food pantry is open on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 am \u2013 4:30 pm2703 West State Street, New Castle, PA 16101City Rescue Mission<\/a>Offers a community meal program, family care food program and inter-church food pantry. Check the above link for locations and operating times Holy Redeemer Social Services Food Pantry <\/a>311 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA \u00a016117Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday\u00a0from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Community Circle Food Pantry <\/a>70 East Beau Street Warehouse 1, Washington, PA,Provides supplemental food boxesGreater Washington County Food Bank<\/a>Has network of of food banks across the county. Click here<\/a> for locations and distribution times The City Mission <\/a>84 W. Wheeling Street, Washington, PA 15301.Tues & Thu 10:00 am. \u2013 2:00 p.m.Food distributed once per week per familyLeMoyne Community Center <\/a>Food bank distribution on the second Saturday of each month from 9 am to Noon.200 N Forrest Ave, Washington, PA 15301Must be a Washington County resident and bring valid ID <\/p>\n See more resources in the PDF below, provided by county officials <\/p>\n Westmoreland Food Bank <\/a>Has network of food pantries throughout the county. Click here<\/a> to find one near you and food distribution times <\/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 TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92025 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n