Available Public Resources
| Organization Name | Contact Information | Services | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging | 724-830-4444 Michelle Zona: 724-830-4502 | Home-delivered meals | Starting 3/23, meals will be delivered on a 2 day schedule. On Monday, will receive a Hot meal, a cold meal & a frozen meal. On Thursday, they will receive a hot meal & a cold meal. If already receiving frozen meals for the weekend, this will continue. |
| Catholic Charities | 724-837-1840 | Counseling, Poverty relief fund, Material assistance, Substance disorder help | |
| St. Edward’s Food Pantry | St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 724-493-3987 | Food assistance | Food is distributed on the first Wednesday of the month from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Volunteers unload, separate and distribute food for approximately 150 families. If you need food during this time of social distancing, please stay in your car in the parking lot and a volunteer will be out to serve you. Thank you! |
| Pandemic-EBT | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document link | The Family’s First Coronavirus Response Act authorized a new benefit to help families who have children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals called Pandemic-EBT. | The benefit will come on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which is like a debit card. The benefits can only be spent only on food items. |
| PA 211 | Call 211, or 1-888-553-5778 Text 211 Website: http://pa211sw.org/ | Basic Human Needs Resources: food banks, shelters, rent and utility payment assistance Physical and Mental Health Resources: crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling Employment Support: financial assistance, job training, education programs Support for Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities: home-delivered meals, transportation, health care |