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Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Families: Food Banks & Pantries During SNAP Pause

October 29, 2025

With the federal SNAP benefits pause affecting thousands in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia families just ahead of the holidays, families are turning to local food banks and pantries to make sure no one goes hungry.

Pittsburgh Food Resources

• JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry – 828 Hazelwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
  Mon/Wed/Fri 9AM–12:15PM | Tue/Thu 9AM–12:15PM & 1:30–2:45PM
• Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank – 1 North Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110
  (412) 460-3663
• Hazelwood Food Pantry – 134 East Elizabeth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
  1st Saturday of the month, 10AM–12PM
  (412) 414-3125
• Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Hunger Services – Call (412) 227-4164 for Emergency Food Assistance (EFA)
• Light of Life Rescue Mission – Soup Kitchen – 234 Voeghtly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
  Daily: 8AM–9AM & 5PM–6PM
  (412) 803-4114
• Direct Distribution – Homewood – 7430 Tioga Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
  2nd Saturday of the month, 10AM–11:30AM
  (412) 460-3663
• Community Human Services – Food Pantry – 370 Lawn Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  Wednesday 11AM–4PM | Thursday 3PM–6PM
  (412) 246-1686
• Pittsburgh Community Services – 249 N Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
• Weekdays by appointment
  (412) 904-4700
• Salvation Army Steel Valley Food Pantry – 104 East 9th Avenue, Homestead, PA 15210
  Weekdays by appointment
  (412) 461-2460
• Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation Food Pantry – 925 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
  Wed 12PM–5PM | Thu 1PM–6PM | Fri 10AM–2PM

Philadelphia Food Resources

• Greater Philadelphia Food Bank – 3500 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  (215) 339-0900
• Salvation Army Philadelphia Area – Call (215) 787-7300 for food pantry info
  Multiple locations
• South Philadelphia Food Cupboard – 1836 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
  Tuesday & Thursday: 10AM–1PM
  (215) 336-1400
• West Philadelphia Alliance for Children – Food Pantry – 4700 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
  Wednesday 11AM–3PM
  (215) 729-9200
• Salvation Army Kensington Corps – 2000 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
  Mon–Fri 10AM–3PM
  (215) 426-4900
• Project HOME – Food Programs – 1515 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
  Call for schedule
• (215) 232-7272

Need More Help? Call 211 or visit pa211.org to find food assistance near you.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all the food banks, pantries, volunteers, and organizations in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia who are stepping up during this SNAP pause. Your dedication ensures families can enjoy meals this holiday season and feel supported in a time of need.