Food Assistance
Food Providers in Allegheny County
Food Assistance page from the DHS Community Referral Packet
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
412-460-FOOD (3663) ext. 456
One North Linden
Duquesne, PA 15110
If you need food assistance, or you know someone who does, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is there to help. Click on the “Get Help” tab on the Food Bank webpage, and follow the instructions for finding a food assistance agency near you. Or call the Food Bank at 412-460-FOOD, ext 456.
Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank - Food Assistance Directory
Allows users to search for a food assistance programs by ZIP code.
Produce to People
Provides food to qualifying individuals and families (incomes at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines) at community locations. Produce to People distribution calendar
Kosher Food Needs
412-421-2708
The Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry provides both non-kosher and kosher food to the residents of Squirrel Hill (15217). As the only food pantry in southwestern Pa. committed to meeting the needs of those who keep kosher homes, the pantry also serves those outside the 15217 ZIP code area who qualify for food assistance and require kosher food.
Food Stamps (See SNAP below)
Meals for Older Adults
Persons 60 years of age and older, and those who are unable to prepare meals or shop for themselves, can get assistance with meals.
Farmer’s Market Vouchers
412-350-5460
Provides older adult residents of Allegheny County who are income eligible $20 in vouchers to purchase fresh produce from many of the farmer’s markets located in the county during the summer and autumn months. The supply of vouchers is limited. Photo identification for proof of age and residency is required. The voucher distribution date, usually in late June, is announced in the media and on the DHS website.
Free Food for Seniors
412-460-3663, ext. 308
Provides a monthly food allotment to older adults who qualify based on income. Monthly assortment includes canned vegetables, fruit, juices, peanut butter, cheese, canned chicken, evaporated milk, pasta and cereal. Photo identification and proof of income is required.
Home Delivered Meals
Delivers nutritious, balanced meals, Monday through Friday to older adults who have difficulty in cooking or leaving their home.
Lunch at Senior Centers
Provides lunch and social time Monday through Friday in every senior community center. Specially prepared meals are available for individuals with a dietary prescription. Meals are designed to meet one-third of the older adult’s daily nutritional requirements. Menus and a list and interactive map of Senior Community Center locations
Out-of-school Feeding Programs
Provides meals to children during out-of-school hours, including before school, after school, evenings, weekends and summers.
SummerFood Service Program 1-800-851-3838
SummerFood sites are starting to open. Please review the files below to find the dates and times of sites near your home.
SummerFood sites by name
SummerFood sites by ZIP code
Google Map of SummerFood Site Locations
Child and Adult Care Feeding Program (CACFP)
412-350-2759
One Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Provides meals to children (18 years and under) attending afterschool programs or living in the vicinity of the site.
Rainbow Kitchen Community Services, Inc.
412-464-1892
Kid’s Café
135 East Ninth Avenue
Homestead, PA 15120
Serves children in afterschool programs from families with incomes at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps)
SNAP benefits are used to buy food and help low-income households maintain more nutritious diets by increasing the food purchasing power for all eligible participants. SNAP benefits are provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.
Apply online at COMPASS or by visiting one of the Allegheny County Assistance Offices.
SNAP Screening Agencies
The following agencies can assist qualified individuals fill out food stamp applications both on paper and on-line.
Just Harvest
412-431-8963
16 Terminal Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
886-395-3663
610 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
412-350-5801
The WIC Program is a health and supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women; breastfeeding women up to 12 months postpartum; non-breastfeeding women up to six months post-partum; infants and children up to five years of age who have a medical/nutritional risk and meet financial eligibility criteria. WIC is provided by the Allegheny County Health Department.
Emergency Food Assistance Programs
Distributes government surplus and purchased food commodities to food pantries.
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFA)
412-227-4802
610 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Join the Campaign to End Hunger
There are so many things you can do to help. Write a check. Attend a special event. Volunteer your time. Have a food drive. Take a tour of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Have someone from the Food Bank come speak to your class or group.