This page is reserved for rotating resources that may be helpful during specific times of year.
Due to the uncertainty of funding, staffing, volunteer support, and other factors, CLP cannot guarantee the continual availability of any of the services listed below, although we will regularly update the information provided. This list is a guide to assist in finding seasonal resources and does not indicate endorsement of or partnership with any service or organization listed.
If you represent a provider of social services that we have included in this guide and would like to offer additional information or corrections, please reach out via email to info@carnegielibrary.org . Make sure to mention the “Social Services Library Guide” in the subject of your message.
If you represent a provider of social services that we have not included, please reach out via email to info@carnegielibrary.org . Make sure to mention the “Social Services Library Guide” in the subject of your message. We will consider the addition of your organization or service and may follow up with additional questions.
If you find any information provided within is incorrect or out of date and would like to tell us, please reach out via email to info@carnegielibrary.org . Make sure to mention the “Social Services Library Guide” in the subject of your message.
DHS Announces Comprehensive Winter Shelter Plans
Starting November 15, single shelters will have overflow spaces available. Find the full list of shelters by visiting: acdhs.org/shelter
Drop-In and Emergency Shelters information can be see here.
The Northside Partnership Project - The Winter Shelter
2nd Ave. Commons Shelter
East End Cooperative Ministry
The 2024-2025 LIHEAP season is open November 4, 2024, through April 4, 2025.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants.
There are two ways to apply for LIHEAP:
Please consult the DHS website here to determine if you meet the eligibility and income requirements. Please contact your county assistance office for more information or in case of home heating crisis situations.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Allegheny County Office
5947 Penn Avenue, 4th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 412-562-0330
FAX: 412-565-0107
Project Bundle Up, a program of the Salvation Army, provides winter coats to children and seniors in need. You can also contact your local Salvation Army to apply for assistance with Project Bundle Up which can be found at salvationarmy.org. You can find further information here.
332 Fifth Ave. 5th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-446-1640 or project_bundleup@use.salvationarmy.org
November 15th through March 15th
7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Walk in or call 412-775-9001
1-866-730-2368
Weekdays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Allegheny Link, One Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Weekdays, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
SUN Bucks: PA's Summer EBT Program
*Applications have closed for 2024. Benefits will be issued to all eligible children by October 2024.*
Summer is a time when many children may not have access to the free and reduced-price meals they get during the school year, and households might need a little extra help putting meals on the table.
This year Pennsylvania will launch SUN Bucks, Pennsylvania’s Summer EBT program, a new grocery benefits program that provides households with a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible child to buy food while school is out. Benefits can be used at local participating retailers to purchase groceries.
Many children will get these benefits automatically, but some households will need to apply. The benefits will be added to an existing SNAP/TANF EBT card or a newly issued Summer EBT card.
Note: For the first year of this program, paper applications for children that are not automatically eligible will become available in July 2024. Benefits will be issued to all eligible children by October 2024.*
How to Apply:
Most eligible households will get SUN Bucks automatically if they are getting other benefits, but some households may need to apply for the program. Use the Eligibility Navigator to determine if your child is eligible for SUN Bucks and whether you need to apply.
If you are not automatically enrolled and believe your children are eligible, you can get SUN Bucks by filling out a simple application:
2024 City of Pittsburgh Farmers Market Schedule
Fresh Access 2024 Farmers Markets: All locations accept SNAP/SUN Bucks/EBT cards, Food Bucks, credit and debit cards, WIC FMNP vouchers, Senior FMNP vouchers, as well as cash.
Visit Allegheny County’s website for more info on getting and using WIC FMNP and Senior FMNP vouchers.
2024 Senior Farmers Market Voucher Program
See the information sheet here.
