Pitt Pantry
The Pitt Pantry is dedicated to ensuring that all members of the Pitt community have regular access to a balanced and nutritious diet. Located on the 1st floor of the O’Hara Student Center, the Pitt Pantry hosts regular shopping hours for students, staff, and faculty to obtain food, hygiene, and menstrual products. It is located in the O’Hara Student Center kitchen (4024 O’Hara Street), where all members of the Pitt community can visit to select items of need.
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Food Lockers
The Pitt Pantry food lockers in Tower C Lobby offer packaged meals made from surplus Eatery food, available Monday–Friday. Email pantry@pitt.edu to get ordering access, then use the Transact Mobile Ordering app to place your order.
Emergency Meal Assistance Program
Pitt’s short-term, emergency food assistance funding for any Pitt students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) with emergencies or other unforeseen circumstances. To apply, visit this page.
Additional Pittsburgh food resources are available here, including information on local food pantries and applying for SNAP food benefits.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP, which provides supplemental income for purchasing food for low-income households, is accepted at the Forbes Street Market at 3955 Forbes Avenue. ALL SNAP users are welcome to frequent the Market!
Many college students are eligible for SNAP. The Care and Resource Support Office can help students determine their eligibility and complete their application.
Learn more about SNAP Find Stores Participating in SNAP (PDF)