Wilkinsburg

Local offices in Wilkinsburg

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

• Utilities · City office

  Wilkinsburg Borough Finance Department

  605 Ross Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

  Help here

  • Borough fees and finesPay borough fees and fines or ask the Finance Department about a bill.
  Call 412-242-7251DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wilkinsburgpa.gov

• Utilities · Regional office

  Wilkinsburg Penn Joint Water Authority

  2200 Robinson Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsContact the authority to ask about water service, bills, and payment options.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 412-243-6200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Wilkinsburg Borough Administrative Offices

  605 Ross Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

  Help here

  • Borough servicesContact the borough office for help with local government questions and services.Read more
  • Social services and food pantryThe borough’s social workers can connect residents with local help and food pantry support.Read more
  Call 412-244-2900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wilkinsburgpa.gov

• Library · Nonprofit

  Wilkinsburg Public Library

  605 Ross Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

  Help here

  • Library resourcesBorrow books and other materials, use computers, and get help with library resources.
  Call 412-244-2940DirectionsWebsite

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

Borough of Wilkinsburg website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Mobile pantry

  The People's Food Pantry

  Community Empowerment Association

  1.6 miles from the center of Wilkinsburg

  7120 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

  Hours

  • Tue11 AM to 1 PM (2nd of the month)

  Who can come: Community

  What to bring: First come, first serve.

  Call 412-371-3689DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  PCSI Food Pantry

  Pittsburgh Community Services Inc.

  4.1 miles from the center of Wilkinsburg

  249 N. Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 4 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 4 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 4 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 8 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 4 PM

  Who can come: Pittsburgh residents

  What to bring: Complete an intake form once a year. First-time visitors and visitors at the start of a new year must bring photo ID for the head of household, identification for other household members, income information, and proof of Pittsburgh residency. Income eligibility guidelines apply.

  Call 412-904-4700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  Food Pantry Distribution

  Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministries

  4.5 miles from the center of Wilkinsburg

  134 E. Elizabeth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 10:30 AM (1st of the month)

  Who can come: People living in Hazelwood, Greenfield and Glen-Hazel

  Call 412-499-4313DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on fishes-and-loaves-hazelwood.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  The CHS Oakland Food Pantry, Supported by Dollar Bank

  Community Human Services

  4.7 miles from the center of Wilkinsburg

  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

• Food pantry

  Polish Hill Food Pantry

  Jubilee Soup Kitchen

  5 miles from the center of Wilkinsburg

  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

• Free meals

  Steel City Table

  5.1 miles from the center of Wilkinsburg

  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

Nonprofits that serve Wilkinsburg

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

Offices for all of Allegheny County

Wilkinsburg is in Allegheny County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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

Everything in Allegheny County

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