Resources Beyond Food
It takes more than food to fight hunger. Issues such as employment, health, housing/utilities and transportation are just as important. Sort by Resource Type and/or County below to find the life stabilization resources that can best help you.
For more resources, 211 from the United Way of PA can help! Visit their website or contact 211.
Allegheny County Link
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These services include –
Information and Assistance: Provides advice and targeted referrals to needed services and supports.
Homeless Services Assessment, Diversion, and Coordination: Assists people experiencing homelessness or housing instability and/or their advocates to access needed services such as emergency shelter, rental assistance, and screen for longer-term homeless housing programs using the Allegheny Housing Assessment tool.
Eligibility Screening: Screens people for any and all programs and services that they are eligible for.
Person-Centered Counseling: Helps people who are over the age of 60 or living with a disability to address long-term living needs based on their values and preferences.
Application Assistance: Assists people in completion of any paperwork necessary to apply for needed programs and services when appropriate.
Home Visiting Program Referrals: Helps parents and caregivers to access home visiting programs to provide support during pregnancy or with young children. These programs are free and open to all families in Allegheny County.
For more information, click on this Allegheny Link Affordable Housing Resources 2021 document.