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Community Resources Available to Those in Need

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Community Resources Available to Those in Need

We'd like to share some community resources available to families in the Fox Chapel Area School District who may be in need.

Please remember that our principals and school counselors are always available to support families who need resources or emergency assistance.

Fox Chapel Area School District

  • Free breakfast is available for all students in our buildings every school day.
     
  • Students at Hartwood and Kerr elementary schools receive free lunches every school day. If your child is a student at any other Fox Chapel Area school, and you may qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, please visit https://www.fcasd.edu/about-us/food-services/free-and-reduced-lunch.
     
  • All of the district's schools have access to resources such as take-home food bags, toiletries, emergency clothing, and more.
     
  • As a reminder, Care Solace provides access to social services resources at no cost for the members of our school community. Care Solace can coordinate services and referrals to community-based social services, including free or reduced-cost dental care, medical services, housing, food, and other resources available through local providers and organizations. Parents/guardians can call 1-888-515-0595 at any time or visit www.caresolace.com/foxchapel.

Backpack for Hunger

Backpack for Hunger is a local nonprofit group of volunteers, and their services are available for all Fox Chapel Area students. The program provides weekend food for children of families in need. Food is sent home with each participating child every Friday. Each bag includes enough food for two breakfasts, two lunches, and two snacks.

Anyone interested in learning more about this program should contact a school counselor or visit https://backpackforhunger.org/.

 

Fox Families Care

Fox Families Care is a local nonprofit group that bridges the gap between the needs of children and families, and the resources available to them. Students and their families can contact their school counselor to access Fox Families Care's services. Fox Families Care may be able to assist with basic necessities, including clothes, shoes, bedding, school supplies, and food.

For more information, visit www.foxfamiliescare.org.

 

 

Roots of Faith

The Sharpsburg-based organization, located at 800 Main St., hosts The Neighborhood Table, a free community dinner, every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Emergency food support is available Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, visit https://faithfoxchapel.org/roots-of-faith-3.

PA 211 Southwest

PA 211 Southwest offers a convenient resource for accessing health and human services for everyday needs and in crisis situations. Callers have free, confidential access to thousands of programs and services. Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information, dial 211 (or 1-888-553-5778) or visit https://pa211sw.org/.

 

 

Food Banks

  • Second Harvest Community Fridge (available 24/7)
    624 Clay St.
    Sharpsburg, PA 15215
     
  • Sharpsburg Family Worship Center
    200 8th St.
    Sharpsburg, PA 15215

    A free community dinner is served every Wednesday from 6-6:30 p.m. Emergency food is available from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at the Sharpsburg Family Worship Center's service location at 610 Clay St. Anyone in need of emergency food support may call 412-799-0701.
     
  • Sharpsburg Food Pantry
    St. Mary Church
    210 Garnier St.
    Sharpsburg, PA 15215
    https://sharpsburgfoodpantry.org/about/

    A food distribution is held on the third Thursday of the month from 9 a.m.-noon and 4-6:30 p.m. Individuals needing food assistance are asked to call 412-781-2866 in advance.
     
  • Singing Winds Food Pantry
    Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center
    120 Charles St.
    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
    412-782-4457
    https://www.cotraic.org/food-pantry

    Those interested in receiving food must register in advance. Requests for food are processed and packed, and you will be notified when your order is ready for pick up. Food pantry participants can receive food once a month.
     
  • Blawnox Borough Food Pantry
    376 Freeport Road
    Blawnox, PA 15238

    The borough pantry, on the second floor of the borough building, is open from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the last Friday of the month.
     
  • Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank Allegheny Valley Drive-Up
    167 Pittsburgh Mills Circle
    Tarentum, PA 15084
    412-460-3663

    A food distribution will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. November 11 and December 9.
     
  • Lower Valley Community Food Bank (open to Indiana Township residents only)
    325 School St.
    Springdale, PA 15144
    724-274-0867
    https://www.lowervalleyfoodbank.org/

    Food is distributed at the Springdale Borough building from 1-3 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Those in need are welcome to attend both distributions. Food may be obtained on an emergency basis by contacting the food bank.

    Rosedale Food Pantry (open to Blawnox residents only)
    5501 Third St.
    Verona, PA 15147
    412-302-2509
    https://www.rosedalefoodpantry.org/

    Food distribution is held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. (Please note that if there is a fifth Wednesday in a month, a distribution will not be held that day.) Each registered person can receive food twice a month. Those receiving food must bring a photo ID and a current bill with that same name to their address.

Additionally, if anyone would like to offer their time or talent, or make a donation to any of these organizations, please contact them directly.