June 28, 2023 Allegheny County Family Resource Map Highlights Supports for Locals Did you know the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 offers an interactive, online tool to help families navigate area programs and services? The Allegheny County Family Resource Map provides caregivers of young children and other residents in Allegheny County the opportunity to locate available supports closest to them. About the Allegheny County Family Resource Map Launched in 2020, the map highlights the addresses, phone numbers, and websites of a variety of family supports, including those on: aging care and education employment family activities food health housing new parents outdoors and recreation transportation, and wi-fi locations Through the map, families can find countywide resources and services closest to them, such as senior community centers, family centers, early learning programs, public schools, WIC offices, parks, libraries, food pantries, diaper banks, clinics, public housing, Port Authority bus stops, and more. Access the Map Access the map here or visit the ELRC Region 5 website. Learn More For questions or to submit a map suggestion, please contact ELRC Region 5 at 412.350.3577 or elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
March 23, 2020 Senior Center Alternative Meals Available in Pittsburgh Senior Center alternative meals will be provided to seniors who are currently registered for normal congregate meal service beginning Friday, March 20, 2020. A pre-packaged (likely frozen) meal will be available through the current food distribution providers that are used through the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging program. Seniors who are registered for this program have previously identified as being in need and regularly receive these meals. Available Locations Pre-packaged meals will be available for take-out only and will be served between 11:00 a.m. through 1 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at these City Healthy Active Living (Senior) Centers: Glen Hazel – 945 Rosselle Court, Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Sheraden – 720 Sherwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15204 Southside – 49 S 12th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Lawrenceville – 4600 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Homewood – 7321 Frankstown Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Hazelwood – 5344 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Approximately 100 meals per day will be distributed to registered seniors. More Information on Senior Center Alternative Meals Seniors who are not registered for the program but are in need of food or other resources should contact the Allegheny County Area on Aging’s SeniorLine (1.800.344.4319). Click here to view the City of Pittsburgh’s original press release. *Information provided by the City of Pittsburgh
