Food Stamps:

This page explains Food Stamp eligibility concisely.  It also includes information for students:

http://www.law.upenn.edu/probonoprojects/foodstamp/am-i-eligible-for-food-stamps.html

The PA "COMPASS" system is the easiest way to APPLY:  https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/Compass.Web/CMHOM.aspx

 

Locate a County Assistance Office:

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/CashAsstEmployment/003670281.htm

WIC:  WIC isn’t just for families on public assistance.  The income limits allow many working families to qualify for benefits.  For example, a family of four with an annual income of $40,793 is eligible for the program.  Benefits are provided to pregnant women, postpartum mothers, breastfeeding mothers and children under age five.  WIC offers participants free nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support and vouchers redeemable at grocery stores for foods such as milk, eggs, cheese, cereal, juices, whole grains, soy milk, tofu, jarred baby foods and fresh fruits and vegetables.

            Eligibility for WIC is based on both income and medical or nutritional risk.  For more information about WIC and how to apply for benefits, please call the Allegheny County Health Department WIC Program at 412-350-5801 or visit its web site at www.achd.net/wic.

Locate a FOOD PANTRY:  

http://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/gethelp ( then enter zip code)