Food Access

Resource List

Food Access Lookup Tools & Larger Food Distributions 

211 Resource Lookup

https://www.pa211.org/

Online chat, phone hotline, and lookup tool for locating a broad range of resources, including food. Search for ​​Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Soup Kitchens, Food Pantries, Community Meals, Home Delivered Meals, and Brown Bag Food Programs. Generally, always a great place to start for any resource.

FindHelp.org Lookup

https://findhelp.org

Another centralized broad lookup website like 211 which includes resources for food access.

Food Not Bombs Pittsburgh 

https://www.pghfoodnotbombs.org/

Hot food, groceries, toiletries, hygiene products distributed at multiple locations (see website)

multiple times a week.

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/

1 N Linden St, Duquesne, PA 15110

Free food access to those in need. Extensive food access resources. Shoppable grocery store style pantry, walk-in and delivery pickup, dozens of distribution sites across the greater PGH and Western PA area, senior food boxes, and more.

Meals on Wheels Southwest PA

https://mealsonwheelssouthwestpa.com/

The Meals on Wheels program is designed to help individuals who are in need of prepared meals, including those that need short term assistance while recovering from an illness or injury.

Free Food Lookup

https://www.freefood.org/c/pa-pittsburgh

Search food pantries, free fridges, and other free food resources near you.

412 Food Rescue Food Resources List

https://412foodrescue.org/food-access-resources/

Map of food distribution sites that receive donations from 412 food rescue. Includes community programs, free fridges, and other distribution sites.

Rainbow Kitchen

https://www.rainbowkitchen.org/what-we-do/anti-hunger-program-areas/

Anti-hunger programs include free breakfast, multiple food pantries, and kids café. Case mgmt and vision programs, as well. Must call 412-464-1892 to register for the pantry.

Select Hot Meals (Non-Exhaustive)

East End Cooperative Ministries 

https://www.eecm.org/

Community food services including food pantry and hot lunches.

Macedonia Family and Community Enrichment Center

https://www.macedoniaface.org/

Resources for families, individuals, youth, and seniors. Primarily concentrated in Pittsburgh’s Hill

District neighborhood. Offers congregate meals, case mgmt, and senior meal delivery.

Neighborhood Resilience Project - Wednesday Dinner & Weekday Lunch

2038 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Dinner: Wednesday, 4:00pm; Drop-in

Weekday Lunch: Monday through Friday, 12:00pm.

Offers a weekly hot meal and weekday lunches for anyone in need. Accepts donations.

Steel City Table - Community Dinners

https://steelcitytable.org/

Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Offers a free hot meal on Tuesday and Thursday of each week for anyone in the community.

Pittsburgh Coliseum Distro 

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17NRgmnec2/

Food distribution service at the Pittsburgh Coliseum, 7310 Frankstown Road. In partnership with Roots Pittsburgh, Peoples Indian, and Sikh society of Pittsburgh. Every  Friday from 12pm to 2pm or until the available food is distributed. 

Hope Ministries of McKeesport - Community Meals

https://www.hopeministriesmckeesport.org/our-services

Lunch: Tuesday, 11:00am to 12:00pm

Dinner: Thursday, 4:15pm to 5:15pm

Light of Life Rescue Mission - Meal Ministry

Daily, 8:00am to 5:00pm

234 Voeghtly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Provides breakfast and dinner to the public every day of the year.

Select Free Fridges/Community Pantries (Non-Exhaustive)

Second Harvest Community Free Fridge (Sharpsburg) *

https://www.secondharvestthrift.com/community-fridge/

624 Clay St, Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Penn Hills Library Community Free Fridge (Penn Hills)

https://pennhillslibrary.org/community-fridge/

1037 Stotler Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235

The Garden Cafe Community Free Fridge (North Side)

https://gardencafepgh.com/fridge/

1022 Chestnut St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Millvale Free Fridge (Millvale Community Library)

https://www.millvalelibrary.org/free-fridge/

(behind) 213 Grant Ave, Millvale, PA 15209

Braddock Free Fridge (Braddock)

https://www.instagram.com/braddockfreefridge/

609 6th Street Braddock, PA 15104

Little Free Pantry & Fridge HOP Lutheran (Aliquippa) ✝

https://www.facebook.com/LFPHOPAliquippa

2100 Irwin Street Aliquippa, PA 15001

Brookline Teen Outreach Community Pantry (Brookline) *

https://www.brooklineteenoutreach.org/

520 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15226, USA

SisTers PGH Food Pantry (TLGBQIA+)

https://www.sisterspgh.org/

Food access at TLGBQIA+ community centers. Call ahead for donations.

Lawrenceville United 

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1YxgtgMb8A/

Includes Lawrenceville Farmers Market Donation Board and LU Friday Food Distro. See post for details.

Pet Food Resources

Black Cat Market Pet Food Pantry

https://www.facebook.com/BlackCatMarket/photos/free-pet-food-pantry-in-pittsburgh-palocated-at-5135-penn-ave-in-garfieldmonday-/1536516640889187/?_rdr

Located at 5135 Penn Ave in Garfield.

Monday through Friday 11am to 6pm // Saturday and Sunday 10am to 7pm

Take what you need, leave what you can.

Donations of sealed pet food are greatly appreciated! 

Chow Wagon Animal Friends Pet Food Pantry

https://thinkingoutsidethecage.org/programs-services/chow-wagon/

Pet food pantry for supplementary food. Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/doobertrescue/animal-friends-pet-retention

Ellie’s Pet Pantry at Human Animal Rescue

https://humaneanimalrescue.org/programs-and-services/other-programs/ellies-pet-pantry/

Must apply for assistance, instructions on link above.

Additional Places to Give:

Community Kitchen Pittsburgh Hunger Relief

https://www.ckpgh.org/hungerrelief

Culinary programs makes meals that are distributed by Meals on Wheels and 412 Food Rescue.

Pure Grub Feeding the Community

https://www.puregrub412.com/upcoming-events

Takes donations to supply food donations in Millvale.