The Pitt Pantry

11/28/2022

We just want to remind everyone that the pantry is open starting tomorrow (11/29) from 10am to 6pm! There will be 4 more in person shopping days until final exam week starts. Our last day will be December 8th and it will have our regular fall hours. We will be closed during finals week and winter break. The pantry will open back up whenever spring semester starts!


Please use this link to sign up for an appointment or get a pick up box: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_26182iqM7A4vsOy

Use this link to locate other food pantries in the Pittsburgh area: https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/find-food/get-help/
(Just click the green "find food" button and enter your zip code)

The Food Bank is committed to making sure all of our neighbors have access to enough food. Please call our Call Center at 412-460-3663 x655!

09/29/2022

CHS food pantry is a wonderful resource for free food in South Oakland. They recently helped us last week with food restock and providing increased community support. Please go and support them this Friday at their "The Big Share" event ☺️

Address: 370 Lawn St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

The Big Share 2022 will be held next Friday, September 30th, 5pm-7pm at the CHS Food Pantry. (370 Lawn St. PGH,PA 15213) If you would like to show your support for the Pantry this year, please join us for our Party in the Garden. There will be food and live music and you'll meet some of the kindest, most caring people. We hope you'll join us.

If you would like to support the Pantry from afar, please visit us here:
https://chscorp.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=1

09/21/2022

Good Afternoon!

Due to the recent move, the need for essential items has rapidly increased amongst students & staff.

We are asking our supporters and the Pitt community to donate items to the pantry. Donations can be dropped off at the front desk or the box outside the pantry door.

We thank everyone for the support and love! 🥰

09/12/2022

The Pitt Pantry will be tabling at the Healthy U Fair on Wednesday the 14th! We hope to see you guys there! :)

Healthy U Fair flu shot registration is open! Visit pi.tt/flushot2022 to pre-register for a flu shot at the fair on Wednesday, September 14th. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required.

08/19/2022

During this time, The Pitt Pantry will be closed until August 30th due to the transition to our new location and the lack of staff. We appreciate everyone’s support for the past couple of years and are excited to get the new location opened for the start of the fall semester. Since the pantry will be closed for the remainder of this month, we suggest checking out the local food pantries that are in close proximity to Oakland.

Other food pantry options:

CHS Oakland Food Pantry: 370 Lawn St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Open on Wednesdays/Thursdays 3 – 6 p.m. (412-246-1639)

JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry: 828 Hazelwood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (412-421-2708)

St. Paul Cathedral Parish Food Pantry: 411 Greenfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15207. Open on Tuesdays 2 – 3 p.m.

https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/

Help Neighbors Facing Hunger. 1 in 7 of our neighbors don't know where their next meal will come from. Will you help? Every $1 you give can provide 5 meals this fall. Help end hunger with your gift today! Ending hunger. Help changes lives. Healthy food for kids.

08/11/2022

Attention shoppers there will be no in person shopping or pick up boxes until we moved into our new location on August 22nd! Today we had to relocate our food/nonperishable items for the move.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone's patience during this transition☺️

08/11/2022

The Pitt Pantry is happy to announce that we are moving locations! We will be moving to a temporary location at the O’Hara Student Center by august 22nd! The Pitt Pantry will be closed for in person shopping until the new location is open. Thanks again for all of your support 🎉👏♥️

Be sure to look out for updated information through our website!
https://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/pittserves/the-pitt-pantry/

07/12/2022

Avocadoes, grapes, squash, bell peppers and more out on the back porch of Bellefield Church today until 6!

06/07/2022

CLOSURE: The Pitt Pantry will be closed today, 6/7. Tonight's produce distribution is postponed to this Thursday 6/9 from 1-5 PM. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!

05/10/2022

Happy Produce Day! Today we have apples, cucumbers, radishes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and rutabagas! Come by between now and 6pm to snag some 😋

04/21/2022

Swing by the back porch of Bellefield to grab some apples & sweet potatoes! Available until 6pm

04/19/2022

Another great donation opportunity: Donate your appliances, clothing, textiles, and unopened/unexpired food at Clutter for a Cause!

🗓 April 27th - 30th
📍 Multiple campus locations

Details at pi.tt/clutter-cause

04/18/2022

Please donate if you have the means to do so!

04/14/2022

Mangos and potatoes for produce today! Come by from 2-6pm

04/14/2022

Finals Week is quickly approaching and we want to make sure you're well-nourished to study & take your exams!

As always, we welcome new visitors to the Pantry! Visit the link in bio to request an appointment time.

04/11/2022

Have leftover flex passes & dining dollars? Give a meal or donate dollars!

Now through April 29th, donate
•one flex pass via link in bio or QR code
•up to $10 in dining dollars at any Pitt Eats dining location!

Donations benefit the Pitt Pantry and the Meal Assistance Program.

Faculty can also now donate lunch money!

04/07/2022

Happy Thursday! Congrats on almost finishing the week 🎉 Today for produce we have some sweet potatoes and some red delicious apples 😋 Come by the back of the church between 2pm-6pm if you'd like to snag some!

04/06/2022

We want to hear from YOU which times work best for Pantry hours in the summer!
Take our quick survey by the end of this week. Link in bio!

03/31/2022

Happy Produce Day!! Today we have our usual yams and potatoes, and some cucumbers! Stop by the back porch of Bellefield Presbyterian Church to snag some!

03/18/2022

Have you seen rutabaga at our produce distributions? Aren't sure what to do with the vegetable?

Heres a link with prepping & cooking tips: https://www.mariaushakova.com/2020/02/how-to-cook-rutabaga/

03/17/2022

Happy Thursday! Today's produce includes some of our usual sweet potatoes with a few different options! Stop by the back lot of the church to grab some today from 2-6pm

03/10/2022

We're here with apples, potatoes, and yams until 5:00 in the Bellefield Church back parking lot. BYO bags!

03/02/2022

*correction: produce and pick up will be available on Thursday

Spring Break Hours! Have a great rest of your week & enjoy your spring break 😊

02/24/2022

Here's our assortment of produce today! Potatoes, sweet potatoes, apples, and rutabagas! Available from now until 6pm!

02/23/2022

Thank you to everyone who contributed to an amazing Pitt Day of Giving!

02/22/2022

Thank you for your donations on Pitt Day of Giving! There's still time to make a monetary donation via the link in our bio!

We are currently at #9 on the leaderboard! If we move up with your help, we can earn extra bonus money!

02/22/2022

Today's the day! Let's fight food insecurity on campus together.

If you have the means, please make a donation https://pittdayofgiving.com/campaigns/pitt-pantry-1 #/ or donate non-perishable food and household items in the Kimbo Art Gallery from 9am-3pm!

02/21/2022

Hear from our shoppers the impact your contribution can make!

For Pitt Day of Giving tomorrow, if you have the means to donate, please do so!

• $5 donation helps us buy 100 lbs of fresh produce
• $10 donation helps us buy 6 lbs of Ramen noodles or 13 lbs of canned beets
• $20 donation helps us buy 21 lbs of shelf-stable milk
• $50 donation helps us buy food & household items to distribute to 3 small households!

Link in bio to donate today & tomorrow!

02/21/2022

🗓 tomorrow: bring non-perishable food & household items* to donate and receive a pair of socks!

📣 we are also accepting monetary donations via the link in our bio!

* items must be unexpired and unopened for us to distribute due to safety concerns!