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If you find any information provided within is incorrect or out of date and would like to tell us, please reach out via email to info@carnegielibrary.org .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.
A Code Red Advisory will be in effect from Sunday, June 22 to Wednesday, June 25. Additional dates may be announced.
A Code Red Heat Advisory is issued when extreme heat poses a serious risk to your health - especially for older adults, children, and people with medical conditions.
Find information on Cooling Centers and Engagement Centers: Visit the City's website here.
Senior Centers
If you are an older adult without transportation to a cooling center, call SeniorLine during business hours to get connected to help: 412-350-5460. Outside of business hours, call 2-1-1, or in an emergency, 9-1-1.
When our senior centers are acting as cooling centers, they welcome residents of any age.
CtiParks - Beechview Center
1555 Broadway Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Phone: (412) 567-7290
Sunday: 6/22 12pm – 6pm
Monday: 6/23 8am-7pm
Tuesday: 6/24 8am-7pm
Wednesday: 6/25 8am-7pm
CitiParks - Brighton Heights Center
3515 McClure Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: (412) 766-4656
Sunday: 6/22 12pm – 6pm
Monday: 6/23 8am-7pm
Tuesday: 6/24 8am-7pm
Wednesday: 6/25 8am-7pm
CitiParks - South Side
12th & Bingham Streets
Pittsburgh, Pa 15203
Phone: (412) 488-8404
Sunday: 6/22 12pm – 6pm
Monday: 6/23 8am-7pm
Tuesday: 6/24 8am-7pm
Wednesday: 6/25 8am-7pm
CitiParks - Greenfield
745 Greenfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: (412) 422-6551
Sunday: 6/22 12pm – 6pm
Monday: 6/23 8am-7pm
Tuesday: 6/24 8am-7pm
Wednesday: 6/25 8am-7pm
CitiParks - Homewood
7321 Frankstown Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Phone: (412) 244-4190
Sunday: 6/22 12pm – 6pm
Monday: 6/23 8am-7pm
Tuesday: 6/24 8am-7pm
Wednesday: 6/25 8am-7pm
CitiParks - Sheraden Center
720 Sherwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
Phone: (412) 777-5012
Sunday: 6/22 12pm – 6pm
Monday: 6/23 8am-7pm
Tuesday: 6/24 8am-7pm
Wednesday: 6/25 8am-7pm
Elizabeth Seton Center
1900 Pioneer Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
Phone: (412) 344-4777
Monday: 6/23 8am – 6pm
Tuesday: 6/24 8am - 6pm
Wednesday: 6/25 8am – 6pm
LifeSpan – Chartiers
300 Lincoln Avenue
Carnegie, PA 15106
Phone: (412) 276-5056
Monday 6/23- 9am – 6pm
Tuesday 6/24 -9am– 6pm
Wednesday 6/25 - 9am - 6pm
LifeSpan - Mon Valley
Olympia Park Shopping Center
4313 Walnut Street
McKeesport, PA 15132
Phone: (412) 664-5434
Sunday 6/22 - 12pm – 6pm
Monday 6/23 - 9am - 6pm
NAMS – Sharpsburg
209 13th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Phone: (412) 781-1175
Sunday: 6/22 12pm – 4pm
Monday: 6/23 9am – 5pm
Tuesday: 6/24 9am – 5pm
Wednesday: 6/25 9am – 5pm
NAMS - Tarentum
704 Second Avenue, Suite 100-B
Tarentum, PA 15084
Phone: (724) 224-1552
Sunday: 6/22 12pm - 4pm
Monday: 6/23 8:30am – 5pm
Tuesday: 6/24 8:30am – 5pm
Wednesday: 6/25 8:30am – 4:30pm
Plum Community Center
499 Center-New Texas Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
Phone: (412) 744-4861
Sunday: 6/22 12pm – 5pm
Monday: 6/23 9am - 6pm
Tuesday: 6/24 9am – 6pm
Wednesday: 6/25 9am – 6pm
Single People Experiencing Homelessness
Second Avenue Commons
700 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 775-9001
Open 7 days a week, 7am - 7pm
Other Engagement Centers
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:
2025 City of Pittsburgh Farmers Market Schedule
Fresh Access 2025 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.
See all locations here.
2025 Senior Farmers Market Voucher Program
See the information sheet here.
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
