Food, Transportation and Other Essentials

Start with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

• Find food near you
• Pick up food yourself
• Get food delivered

Search the Allegheny County Food Map by neighborhood for free food distribution sites meal delivery.

Start with The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

• Apply online
• Fill out and submit a paper application in-person at your county assistance office.
  • Application for cash assistance, SNAP, and Medical Assistance benefits (English)
  • Solicitud para recibir beneficios (Espanol)

You can apply if you are head of your household or a spouse. A friend or relative can also apply on your behalf. Learn more about how SNAP works.

Need help filling out the application? Contact Just Harvest at 412-431-8960 (option 3), fill out this online form or find another COMPASS Community Partner to assist you.

Start with Hello Baby

• Get food or formula
• Find free or reduced cost diapers, car seats and more

If you are pregnant or have a young child, you may quality for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. Fill out this short form or call 412-350-5801. Learn more about getting started with WIC.

Start with the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)

If you live in Allegheny County and are receiving Medicaid, you may be eligible for free public transportation (bus, subway, incline) ahead of time tickets, or reimbursement for your use of public transportation/private vehicle, or free door-to-door service when medically necessary via a shared ride.

MATP is required by law to provide the least costly, most appropriate transportation service available.

• Call 1-888-547-MATP (6287) Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or
• Fill out the application (MATP application for adults) (MATP application for anyone younger than 18) sign it and email to: MATP@alleghenycounty.us. You can also drop it off at the Human Services Building at One Smithfield Street on the 1st floor.