Food Assistance

SNAP - PA Department of Human Services

You can apply online at COMPASS or by visiting one of the Allegheny County Assistance Offices.

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You may visit the agencies below to see if you qualify for SNAP. Call ahead to find out what documents to bring with you. 

• Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
  412-460-FOOD
  1 North Linden Street
  Duquesne, PA 15110
  
• 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
  
  

Food Assistance Directory - Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

• 412-460-FOOD ext. 456 
• You can use your ZIP code to search for a nearby food assistance agency.
• Food Assistance Directory
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Kosher Food Needs - The Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry 

• 412-421-2708 
• You can get kosher food here. Residents of ZIP code 15217 can also get non-kosher food assistance.
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Produce to People - Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank 

• 412-460-FOOD ext. 727 
• You can get a bag(s) of groceries at an Allegheny County location. 
• For households with incomes at or below 150% of FPIG.
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SummerFood Program 

412-460-FOOD 

• Your child(ren) can get breakfast and lunch during summer recess at many locations throughout Allegheny County. 
• No income limits
  
• Begins after schools recess
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Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Pa. Department of Human Services

412-350-5801 

This program can help: 

• If you are pregnant
• If you are breastfeeding and your baby is less than one year old 
• If you are not breastfeeding and your baby is under six months old 
• Infants and children up to five years of age who have a medical/nutritional risk 
• For households with incomes at or below 185% of FPIG.
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Farmers Market Vouchers 

• 412-350-4219
  
• Provides $24 in vouchers redeemable at local farmer's markets and farm stands
• Vouchers redeemable through November
• Additional information and documents

Home Delivered Meals 

• 412-350-5460 
• You can get five nutritious, balanced meals delivered to your home each week 
• Voluntary donation requested

Senior Box Program - Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank 

412-460-FOOD, ext. 268 

You can supplement your own fresh food with an assortment of shelf-stable foods: canned vegetables, fruit and juice, protein, pasta and cereal. Call the number above to find out which participating food pantry is right for you. Photo identification and proof of income is required.

• For households with incomes at or below 130% of FPIG.
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Senior Center Lunches 

• Many senior centers serve lunch mid-day, Monday through Friday. 
• Meals are nutritious and may be adjusted for specialized diets.
• Suggested donation.
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