Being without power and losing food can be stressful. Below are ways we can help you refill your refrigerator.
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Replacement SNAP
If you get SNAP (food stamps) and lost food during the power outage, apply for replacement benefits by May 30, 2025! Print, fill & sign the form, then email, fax, or drop it off at your local County Assistance Office (CAO), or submit a photo through COMPASS. Printed forms are also available at your local CAO, Family Centers, and Food Pantries.
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Find your Local Pantry
Use our Find Food Guide to locate a pantry or food distribution event near you. Simply enter your approximate location, days/times you're available, and the type of assistance you're looking for.
Find Food Now
Attend a Food Distribution
Our food distributions offer a mix of loose grocery items, focusing on fresh produce, dairy and protein, in family-sized portions. View our upcoming distribution events below.
Upcoming Distributions
Food Safety
Refrigerated or frozen foods may not be safe to eat after the loss of power. Find out what you can do to keep food safe during a power outage, and when you need to throw away food that could make you sick.
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Additional Resources
If you don't have transportation to get to a local pantry or distribution, or if we're closed, please call United Way by dialing 2-1-1. They can refer you to other help. During normal business hours, you can call our resource center at 412.460.3663 x655 for help locating food near you.
211.orgReplacement SNAP
If you get SNAP (food stamps) and lost food during the power outage, apply for replacement benefits by May 30, 2025! Print, fill & sign the form, then email, fax, or drop it off at your local County Assistance Office (CAO), or submit a photo through COMPASS. Printed forms are also available at your local CAO, Family Centers, and Food Pantries.
Learn MoreFind your Local Pantry
Use our Find Food Guide to locate a pantry or food distribution event near you. Simply enter your approximate location, days/times you're available, and the type of assistance you're looking for.
Find Food NowAttend a Food Distribution
Our food distributions offer a mix of loose grocery items, focusing on fresh produce, dairy and protein, in family-sized portions. View our upcoming distribution events below.
Upcoming DistributionsFood Safety
Refrigerated or frozen foods may not be safe to eat after the loss of power. Find out what you can do to keep food safe during a power outage, and when you need to throw away food that could make you sick.
Learn MoreAdditional Resources
If you don't have transportation to get to a local pantry or distribution, or if we're closed, please call United Way by dialing 2-1-1. They can refer you to other help. During normal business hours, you can call our resource center at 412.460.3663 x655 for help locating food near you.
211.orgHow to Ask for Replacement SNAP
If you get SNAP (food stamps) and lost food during the power outage, you may be eligible for replacement benefits! Follow the steps below to apply. Your application must be received by May 30, 2025.
Print the Form
Click the button below to view and print the form. Printed forms are also available at your local County Assistance Office, Family Centers, and Food Pantries.
Fill & Sign
You may fill out most of the fields of the form electronically before printing, or you can fill in all fields by hand after printing, but either way, your signature MUST be signed with pen on the printed version.
Submit
There are multiple options to submit your signed form:
- Upload a photo to COMPASS or the myCOMPASS PA mobile app.
- Mail, fax, or drop off the form at your local County Assistance Office.
- If you are having trouble, you can call the Statewide Customer Service Center at 1-877-395-8930 for assistance to complete the application over the phone.
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