Organizations around the Greater Pittsburgh area are providing food distributions and pantry resources to serve those needing assistance through December 2023.

(This article was updated on December 8, 2023 to reflect the latest distribution events and schedules).

FOOD ASSISTANCE UPDATES:

• SNAP Benefit Amount Increases October 2023
• New Food Safety Fact Sheets Available
• Free Breakfast Offered for the 2023-24 School Year
• Resources for Changes to SNAP Benefits

Food Distribution Events

Walk-In Food Distribution at The Hub

The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center, 7219 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15208 | 12 – 5 p.m.

Visit The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center every Monday from 12 – 5 p.m. to receive free food items, including sandwiches, fruit, baked goods, and more!

Participants may pick up a variety of perishable food items on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. This food distribution is walk-in only. Food items are provided by 412 Food Rescue.

Visit Trying Together’s events webpage to view The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center food distribution schedule.

For more information, call The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center at 412.545.5039.

Veterans Leadership Program Pittsburgh Military Share Food Distribution

2934 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15201 | 12 p.m. – until supplies are gone.

• Monday, 12/11

All veterans in need of food are welcome.

For more information, email info@vlpwpa.org.

Community Human Services (CHS) Food Pantry Distribution

370 Lawn Street, Pittsburgh, Pa, 15213

Food consists of bread, pastries, bottled water, dairy items which include butter, cheese, milk, and eggs, household goods such as paper towels, pet food (cats/dogs), fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, canned goods, pasta, and meat options which include pork, turkey, fish, and beef.

There are no income eligibility requirements to access this pantry. Walk up distribution only. No delivery. The only requirement to access the pantry is to complete a brief demographic intake form which can be completed on the day. Intake forms do not ask for ID or immigration status. 

• Wednesday, 12/13 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Thursday, 12/14 | 3 – 6 p.m.
• Wednesday 12/20 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Thursday, 12/21 | 3 – 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, 12/27 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Thursday, 12/28 | 3 – 6 p.m.

Any questions can go directly to the head of the pantry at cmcwhertor@chscorp.org or 412.246.1639.

Islamic Center of Pittsburgh Food Distribution

4100 Bigelow Boulevard, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213 | Saturday, 12/16 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The food pantry is open for walk-ins every third Saturday of each month.

Please register for a box from the food pantry prior to arrival. The registration form opens on the last week of each month and closes on the first week of the new month.

For more information, email foodpantry@icp-pgh.org or text us at 412.206.1993.

Baldwin Community UMC Lord’s Pantry

5001 Baptist Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15236 | Friday, 12/15 (a week earlier due to Christmas)| 12 – 2:30 p.m.

This is a drive through food distribution held on the fourth Thursday of the month in the church circle. Please do not arrive before 9:30 a.m. to get in line.

For more information or to help with the distribution, contact Susan Eyrolles at 412.882.9300, ext. 229 or email seyrolles@baldwincommunityumc.com.

Veterans Leadership Program Johnstown Military Share Food Distribution

727 Goucher Street, Johnstown, Pa. 15905 | Friday, 12/22 | 12 p.m. – until supplies are gone.

All veterans in need of food are welcome.

For more information, email info@vlpwpa.org.

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Distribution Schedules

Allegheny County Drive-Up Distribution Schedule

Allegheny Valley
JC Penney at the Galleria, 590 Pittsburgh Mills Boulevard, Tarentum, PA. 15084

• Tuesday, 12/12 | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

McKeesport
Founders Hall Middle School, 1960 Eden Park Boulevard, McKeesport, PA. 15132

• Saturday, 12/16 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.

West End
Ascension Church, 114 Berry Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15205

• Tuesday, 12/19 | 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Wilkinsburg (This distribution will have pre-packed boxes)
225 Penn Avenue (Intersection of Penn Avenue and North Trenton), Pittsburgh, PA. 15221

• Saturday, 12/02 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Allegheny County Walk-In Distribution Schedule

Oakland/Schenley Plaza
4100 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15260

• Wednesday, 12/06 | 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Southside (This distribution will have pre-packed boxes)
Southside Market House, 12th and Bingham Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15203

• Wednesday, 12/20 | 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Homewood
Faison K-5, 7430 Tioga Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15208

• Saturday, 12/09 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Northside
Pittsburgh King PreK-8, 50 Montgomery Place, Pittsburgh, PA. 15212

• Saturday, 12/09 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Additional Resources

Local Resources

Find food distributions and access based on zip code or region by visiting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Find Food online tool.

For other resources, visit the Resource Beyond Food webpage.

If you are a senior, or know a senior, that needs food assistance, visit the Senior Boxes webpage to learn more. Share this flyer with your networks.

The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Market is an onsite pantry where eligible neighbors can shop for grocery items at no cost.

Hours: Monday through Friday

• 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• 1 – 4p.m.

*Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to closing.

Find more information and the 2023 distribution calendar.