Allegheny County

Local offices in Allegheny County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Community action · County office

  Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Community Services Block Grant

  One Smithfield Street, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

  Help here

  • Community services for people with low incomesContact the county agency for information about local services supported by community action funding.
  Call 412-350-6617DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thecaap.org

• Child support · County office

  Allegheny County Family Division, Domestic Relations

  Family Law Center, 440 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

  Help here

  • Child support intakeFile a request for child or spousal support at the Family Law Center.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 412-350-5600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycourts.us

• State office

  Allegheny County Assistance Office Headquarters

  Piatt Place, 301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 470, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

  Help here

  • Public benefits applicationsGet help with applications for Pennsylvania benefits such as cash, food, and medical assistance.Apply online
  Call 412-565-2146DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Allegheny County Housing Authority

  301 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceFind information about public housing and housing choice vouchers.
  Call 412-402-2400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on achsng.com

• Local office · Regional office

  PA 211 Southwest

  Help here

  • Help finding local supportCall 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Allegheny County Law Library

  414 Grant Street, Room 921, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

  Help here

  • Legal research and self-help resourcesUse legal research materials and public guides to learn about local court processes.Read more
  Call 412-350-5353DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on acllib.org

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  PA CareerLink Pittsburgh Downtown Career Resource Center

  914 Penn Avenue, 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and planning your next career step.
  Call 412-248-5627DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careerlinkpittsburgh.org

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  PA CareerLink Allegheny East Career Resource Center

  300 Penn Center Boulevard, Building 3, 8th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15235

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and planning your next career step.
  Call 412-248-5627DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careerlinkpittsburgh.org

• Library · Regional office

  Allegheny County Library Association

  22 Wabash Street, Suite 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

  Help here

  • Public library system informationFind public library services and resources across Allegheny County.Read more
  Call 412-921-1123DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aclalibraries.org

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Allegheny County, closest to the center of Pittsburgh first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free meals

  Jubilee Kitchen

  Jubilee Soup Kitchen

  0.1 miles from the center of Pittsburgh

  2005 Wyandotte Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

  Hours

  • Mon7 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue7 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed7 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu7 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri7 AM to 1 PM
  • Sat7 AM to 1 PM
  • Sun7 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Anyone seeking support

  Call 412-261-5417DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on jubileekitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  The CHS Oakland Food Pantry, Supported by Dollar Bank

  Community Human Services

  0.9 miles from the center of Pittsburgh

  370 Lawn Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

  Hours

  • Wed11 AM to 4 PM
  • Thu3 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: People in need

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on chscorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Steel City Table

  1.1 miles from the center of Pittsburgh

  2700 Jane Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

  Hours

  • Tue5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Thu5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on steelcitytable.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Walk-In Ministry

  Smithfield United Church of Christ

  1.2 miles from the center of Pittsburgh

  620 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

  Hours

  • Mon8:30 AM to 11 AM
  • Tue8:30 AM to 11 AM
  • Wed8:30 AM to 11 AM
  • Thu8:30 AM to 11 AM

  Who can come: Downtown residents

  Call 412-281-1811DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on downtownpittsburghministerium.wordpress.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Walk-In Ministry

  First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh

  1.2 miles from the center of Pittsburgh

  320 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 1 PM
  Call 412-471-3436DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on downtownpittsburghministerium.wordpress.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Polish Hill Food Pantry

  Jubilee Soup Kitchen

  1.2 miles from the center of Pittsburgh

  3103 Brereton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

  Hours

  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM
  Call 412-261-5417DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on jubileekitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Allegheny County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Allegheny County

• Aspinwall
• Avalon
• Baldwin
• Bell Acres
• Bellevue
• Ben Avon
• Ben Avon Heightsnot checked yet
• Bethel Park
• Blawnox
• Brackenridge
• Braddock
• Braddock Hills
• Bradford Woods
• Brentwood
• Bridgeville
• Carnegie
• Castle Shannon
• Chalfant
• Cheswick
• Churchill
• Clairton
• Coraopolis
• Crafton
• Dormont
• Dravosburg
• Duquesne
• East McKeesport
• East Pittsburgh
• Edgewood
• Edgeworth
• Elizabeth
• Emsworth
• Etna
• Forest Hills
• Fox Chapel
• Franklin Park
• Glassport
• Glen Osbornenot checked yet
• Glenfieldnot checked yet
• Green Tree
• Haysvillenot checked yet
• Heidelberg
• Homestead
• Ingram
• Jefferson Hills
• Leetsdale
• Liberty
• Lincoln
• McKees Rocks
• McKeesport
• Millvale
• Monroeville
• Mount Oliver
• Munhall
• North Braddock
• Oakdale
• Oakmont
• Pennsbury Villagenot checked yet
• Pitcairn
• Pittsburgh
• Pleasant Hills
• Plum
• Port Vue
• Rankin
• Rosslyn Farmsnot checked yet
• Sewickley
• Sewickley Heights
• Sewickley Hillsnot checked yet
• Sharpsburg
• Springdale
• Swissvale
• Tarentum
• Thornburgnot checked yet
• Turtle Creek
• Verona
• Versailles
• Wallnot checked yet
• West Elizabethnot checked yet
• West Homestead
• West Mifflin
• West View
• Whitaker
• White Oak
• Whitehall
• Wilkinsburg
• Wilmerding

Pennsylvania programs by kind of help

These are run by Pennsylvania and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026