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.

WPXI has created a list of food pantries and resources that may help community members in need.

If there’s a resource that should be added to this list, let the newsroom know by emailing desk@wpxi.com

Regional

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank has a variety of tools to help community members find food — from a food finder tool, grocery deliveries and senior food box programs.

Click here for a list of food distribution events throughout the region, which are a mix of walk-in and drive-up options.
Click here to use the food bank’s food finder tool to locate resources near you
Click here to learn if you’re eligible for the Senior Food Box Program

412 Food Rescue

412 Food Rescue tries to prevent food from going to waste in Southwest Pennsylvania and fight hunger in the community.

Click here for a list of community resources
Click here to learn more about food delivery through the 412 Food Rescue app

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 once

Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh

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. FED offers baby formula and soft foods

Provides services to residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
To access these services, call (412) 227-4164

Network of Hope Food Pantry

Supports Alison Park Church food pantries in Hampton, Butler and the North Side
Click here for information about distribution

Allegheny County

Human Services Center (HSC) Mon Valley

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

Weekly distributions of food, including fresh produce, non-perishable items, dairy products and a choice of meat or fish. Halal meats available
Individuals choose the items they want to take home
Pet food, hygiene and cleaning items are distributed when available
Wednesday 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

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

Food pantry distribution on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m.
1200 Wolfe Ave, North Braddock, PA 15104
Serves North Braddock, Braddock Hills, and East Pittsburgh.
Those who need help can contact the church office at 412-824-1616

St. Andrew Lutheran Church

Distribution on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7 p.m.

McKeesport Alliance Church

Distribution on the second Friday of every month from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Provide emergency food as needed
Contact office@mckalliance.org or 412-678-1162 if you are experiencing food insufficiency or wish to volunteer
938 Summit St McKeesport

Islamic Center of Pittsburgh

Food pantry open for walk-ins every 3rd Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
To register for a box, click here

Neighborhood Resilience Project

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 y

828 Hazelwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Monday - 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

Serves Etna and Shaler
Does not deliver
94 Locust Street, Etna, PA 15223
Click here for food pantry event calendar

Unity Presbyterian Church

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, 15220
Open 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

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

845 Perry Highway / Route 19 PGH PA 15229
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Serves West View, Ross, Ohio, Reserve, Kilbuck, McCandless and Franklin Park
Call 412-366-7477 with any questions

Plum Food Pantry

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

Those seeking assistance should call the parish at 412-367-9001
311 Siebert Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Lower Valley Cooperative Ministries Community Food Bank

Serves Cheswick Borough, Harmar Township, Indiana Township, Springdale Borough and Springdale Township
325 School St, Springdale, PA 15144
Food is distributed at the Springdale Borough Building twice a month on the second and fourth Thursdays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Clients may come to both distributions.

Singing Winds Food Pantry

Serves Allegheny County. Click here to apply
120 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

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

1913 Freeport Rd, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
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. There is no income documentation required for registration
Foods available include canned goods, boxed foods, produce, meats, and dairy products.

Sharpsburg Food Pantry

210 Garnier Street, Pittsburgh PA 15215
Foodbank Distribution: Third Thursday of each month
9 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 to fill out help form

Feeding the Flock Ministries

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 15024
724-410-7941

East End Cooperative Ministry

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 Service
Bag Lunch Takeout available until 1 p.m.

6140 Station Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
For more information, call 412-345-7141 or email cfs@eecm.org

Millvale Free Fridge & Pantry

Located behind the Millvale Community Library at 213 Grant Ave, Millvale, PA 15209
Accessible 24 hours a day
Fridge is stocked with fresh and frozen groceries and meals from community members and local food partners

Second Harvest Community Fridge

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
624 Clay Street, Sharpsburg, PA 15215

Forged in Faith Food Bank

810 Little Deer Creek Valley Road, Russellton, PA 15076
Food 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 for online application

Union Baptist Church

Service area is Swissvale, Rankin, and Braddock
Distribution each month on the second Thursday from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Rankin Christian Center

230 3rd Avenue, Rankin, PA 15104
Serves Rankin community
Click here for distribution schedule

Greater Valley Community Services

300 Holland Avenue Braddock, PA 15104
Greater Valley Food Pantry offers foodstuff and household items every first Thursday of the month, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Focues 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

Spartan Center 134 E. Elizabeth St. Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Free groceries offered to community members on the first Saturday of every month 10-11:45 a.m.

St. John XXIII Parish

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-Noon
3609 Washington Avenue, Finleyville, Pennsylvania 15332

St. Paul Cathedral Parish - St. Rosalia

411 Greenfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Open weekly on Tuesdays from 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Pantry Requirements: residency within the zip code, proof of income eligibility, valid photo ID
Pantry Requirements: residency within the zip code, proof of income eligibility, valid photo ID

St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish

1036 Brookline Boulevard
Open the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9-11 AM.

Mount Ararat Community Activity Center

745 North Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA15206
The Community Services Program offers food and clothing every second Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM – Noon.
Offer emergency food daily – 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

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 15212

Baldwin Community United Methodist Church

5001 Baptist Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Monthly community food and household item distribution program
Offered on the 4th Friday of each month from 12-2:30 p.m.

North Hills Community Outreach

NHCO operates three food pantries in Northern Allegheny County, including Allison Park, Millvale and Avalon.
Click here to find the food pantry that’s right for you

Armstrong County

Armstrong County Community Action Partnership Food Bank

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

Beaver County

Baden United Methodist Church - We Care Food Cupboard

420 Dippold Avenue, Baden, PA 15005
We Care Food Pantry Line: 724-242-0204
Food pantry distribution on third Monday and Tuesday of the month
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Families Matter Food Pantry

186 Wagner Road, Monaca, PA 15061
Those new to the pantry must fill out a registration form and bring;

For everyone: bring both a photo ID and proof of residency (mail matching the address and name on your ID)
For Veterans: also bring your military ID or a copy of your DD214

Pick up times:

Mondays from 1 – 2 pm (Veterans only)
Tuesdays from 3 – 4 pm
Thursdays from 1 – 2 pm

Butler County

Gleaner’s Food Bank

Serves Cranberry Township only
Drive up distribution. Click here for dates and times
Applications for food bank clients are available in the rectory office of St. Ferdinand’s Church.
2535 Rochester Rd. Cranberry Twp., PA, 16066

Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Butler County Food Bank

146 North Monroe Street, Butler, PA 16001
Food bank is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 am -10 am.

Southwest Butler Food Cupboard

557 Perry Highway, Harmony, PA 16037
Serving Zelienople, Harmony, Jackson and Lancaster Townships
Drive-thru distribution every 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7:00-8:00 pm.
Click here for the application
If you have an emergency and need food now, call (724) 453-4184

Fayette County

East End United Community Center

Food bank distribution on the first Wednesday of every month, from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
150 Coolspring Street, Uniontown, PA 15401

Fayette County Community Action Food Bank

40 Legion Street, Republic, PA 15475
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Call 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.