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After-School Food Program
WCM prepares lunch for the PLEA school and dinner for Boys and Girls Club of Wilkinsburg and Edgewood Presbyterians, FROGS after school program. 90 children are able to receive well balanced, nutritional meal through this program.
We focus on maintaining a healthy variety of foods that children will enjoy and we encourage them to try new foods they might not normally think of eating.
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Volunteers
We are always in need of volunteers to deliver meals, to make friendly visits, to help with housekeeping projects or to meet special needs. Please call 412-241-8072 to find out more about how you can help.
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Social Service
Wilkinsburg Community Ministry offers several services to those in the community who need a little extra assistance. Each month we serve on average 125 families through these programs.
—An Emergency Food
Pantry
—Holiday Food Drive
—Dollar Energy
Application Assistance
—Angel Food |
If you
would like to donate or volunteer for
these programs, please contact
us. We are always looking
for assistance and our community members
will appreciate it!
Clothing
Donations:
We are
excited to announce that we are now accepting
clothing donations again! Due to our expansion,
we are now able to re-open our free clothing
program, offered to residents living in
the Wilkinsburg community.
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Emergency Food Pantry
Food is distributed, based on family size, to those who are in a crisis situation in need of emergency food. A referral from a social worker or a church affiliate is required to receive food from the pantry.
We are located at 702 Wood Street and the pantry is open between 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday thru Friday. |
Holiday Food Drive
We distribute Holiday food bags to local Wilkinsburg residents. Individuals and families can sign up for either Thanksgiving or Christmas, and the food is distributed prior to the holiday. Sign up starts in October for Thanksgiving and Christmas, you must show ID and proof of address in order to receive these bags.
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Dollar Energy Application Assistance
We provide assistance with LIHEAP applications and Dollar energy fund applications. Those qualified must be entirely shut off of their utility and must bring with them proof of income, social security cards for all family members and the shut off notice.
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Angel Food
Angel Food is available in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $60. Call the office at 412.214.8072 to place an order. Click here to view the menu.
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Volunteers
We are always in need of volunteers to deliver meals, to make friendly visits, to help with housekeeping projects or to meet special needs. Please call 412-241-8072 to find out more about how you can help.
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Senior Services
WCM helps senior citizens succeed in a caring, non-threatening and compassionate manner in the face of declining health or other life circumstances.
People living in the Wilkinsburg Community and members of the agency's supporting congregations are welcome to use the Wilkinsburg Community Ministry's Services For Seniors.
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Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels of Wilkinsburg’s mission is to enhance the quality of life through nutritious meals and personal contact with the goal of improved social, physical and nutritional betterment of vulnerable Americans.
Meals are served Monday-Friday, including holidays that fall on weekdays. Meals include one hot lunch and a bag which includes milk and bread.
To inquire if you qualify for meals, please contact our Meals on Wheels Coordinator, Anita McKeithen at 412.241.8072 or email at anitam@wcm15221.org.
To volunteer as a driver or a helper for Meals on Wheels, please contact Anita McKeithen as well.
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Information and Referral
Linking individuals, their families or pastors with agencies, services or information.
Presenting information to groups related to aging or age related needs.
Phone us at 412-241-8072.
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Volunteers
We are always in need of volunteers to deliver meals, to make friendly visits, to help with housekeeping projects or to meet special needs. Please call 412-241-8072 to find out more about how you can help.
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