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
The Pitt Pantry serves to increase food security among the Pitt community. Students (graduate & undergraduate), faculty, and staff are encouraged to visit the Pitt Pantry to supplement their nutrition with healthy foods at no cost.

Pittsburgh Food Resources

United Way Helpline
Emergency food assistance and assistance including health and homelessness
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP sign-ups and information
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Enter your zip code on the web-page to locate the closest pantry
Citiparks Farmers Market
Fresh produce offered during spring and summer
(SNAP benefits are accepted)
Community Human Services Food Pantry
Provides food assistance to community members.
East End Cooperative Ministry
Food pantry that serves the East End. Offers gluten free options, and the soup kitchen serves East Liberty
findhelp.org
The Social Care Network. Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.
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
Just Harvest
Provides assistance in applying for food assistance benefits
Pitt Farmers Market
Tokens available. Accepts Panther Funds, Dining Dollars, Lunch money, Cash and Credit
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc
Provides a multitude of services including housing, employment, case management, and hunger services
Produce to People
Distributes produce and other grocery items to at-need families on a monthly basis.
Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry
Food pantry that serves Squirrel Hill and offers gluten free options

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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