Guides: Pitt and Community Assistance Resources: Food Assistance

Free stock photo of hands, people, ground, group This guide is provided by the University Library System in partnership with members of the Campus Basic Needs Committee and is intended to provided links to resources and options for services to explore. We do not provide medical or legal support. Please note that these links do not imply endorsement and are provided for informational purposes only.

For immediate or emergency assistance:

In a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
In a crisis situation, at any time of the day or night, you can reach a trained professional through the University Counseling Center’s 24/7 hotline (412-648-7930 ) or through the resolve Crisis Services (1-888-796-8226).
In addition, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides support 24/7 by calling 1-800-273-8255. (TTY - Dial 800-799-4889; Voice/Caption Phone - Dial 800-273-8255)

Campus Resources

Pitt Pantry

Members of the Pitt community can visit the Pitt Pantry to select items of need.

Meal Assistance Program
Designed to provide an additional short-term food resource for students facing food insecurity caused by an emergency or other unforeseen circumstances.

Pittsburgh Food Resources

Community Human Services Food Pantry
Provides food assistance to community members.
Just Harvest
Provides assistance in applying for food assistance benefits
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc
Provides a multitude of services including housing, employment, case management, and hunger services
Citiparks Farmers Market
Fresh produce offered during spring and summer
(SNAP benefits are accepted)
East End Cooperative Ministry
Food pantry that serves the East End. Offers gluten free options, and the soup kitchen serves East Liberty
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Enter your zip code on the web-page to locate the closest pantry
Hunger Services at the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
Emergency food pantry, SNAP sign ups, pantry referrals
Islamic Center of Pittsburgh
Food pantry that serves Oakland
Pitt Farmers Market
Tokens available. Accepts Panter Funds, Dining Dollars, Lunch money, Cash and Credit
Produce to People
Large scale produce distribution
Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry
Food pantry that serves Squirrel Hill and offers gluten free options
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP sign-ups and information
SWPA Food Security Partnership
SWPA advocates can answer questions and assist with applying
United Way Helpline
Emergency food assistance and assistance including health and homelessness
Aunt Bertha
The Social Care Network. Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.

Facebook Groups

Pitt FoodShare Facebook Group
This initiative of the Student Office of Sustainability, the Pitt Pantry, and the Office of PittServes seeks to reduce food waste at campus events and to promote a sharing culture within the Pitt campus community by notifying students of leftover food at campus events.

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