Resources for individuals with difficulty accessing food due to loss of income, health, lack of transportation, or other needs. You can also find out how to support others in the community if you are not at-risk.
Pittsburgh Public Schools is providing grab-and-go lunches at most sites. Students do not have to get lunches from their feeder school.
The Pittsburgh Food Bank has a variety of options for you to donate and volunteer during this time, as well as locator tool to find a food pantry, partner agency or program near you.
The City of Pittsburgh’s website provides education regarding food insecurity and statistics regarding how our city is impacted as well as link to resources.
Food Rescue 412 donates food to organizations; however, with a recent spike in donations from businesses affected by COVID-19 and increased need for food, they are exploring delivering to individuals. If you are a non-profit looking to assist individuals in your neighborhood this may be helpful.
Big Burgh lists resources available all over the city, including places to pick up food.
Just Harvest allows individuals use cash assistance and foods stamps to purchase fresh produce and provides them with an additional $2.00 to spend for every $5.00 of EBT used. Although many farmers markets ar not open yet, this is a good resource to look at in the coming months to find local produce. (Shopper may use credit/debit cards as well)