Have a Heart for Hunger: Share the Love to Keep Our Pantry Open!

Fresh produce, eggs, and meats are all costing much more these days. We are working hard to keep providing the same level of service to each client as our service numbers increase.

For over five decades, the East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) has stood as a pillar of hope and compassion in Pittsburgh, offering critical support to individuals and families facing the harsh realities of poverty, food insecurity, and homelessness. What began in 1970 as a small coalition of faith communities has grown into a vital resource for thousands of our neighbors, ensuring that no one in our community is left without shelter, nourishment, or opportunity.

Today, our mission is more urgent than ever. Across Allegheny County, 12.1% of residents experience food insecurity, meaning they do not have reliable access to enough nutritious food to sustain a healthy life. At EECM, we operate the only food pantry in the region that remains open five days a week, serving as a crucial safety net for those in need. Every month, we witness nearly 1,700 visits to our pantry, with more than 4,000 registered individuals relying on our support. Many of them—especially seniors on fixed incomes, and the working poor—face heartbreaking decisions between paying for rent, utilities, or food.

As inflation continues to drive up the cost of basic necessities, the pressure on our pantry has never been greater. But together, we can ensure that our most vulnerable neighbors do not go hungry. Your generosity is more than a donation, it is an investment in the dignity and well-being of our community.

Here’s how your contribution has a direct impact:

🔹 $50 provides a week's worth of meals for an individual.

🔹 $150 ensures a family has food for an entire week.

🔹 $500 sustains five families for a full month.

🔹 $1,000 feeds ten families for a month.

Pittsburgh has always been a city defined by resilience, generosity, and a deep sense of community. We know what it means to support one another through tough times. Today, we ask for your partnership in this mission. Your support keeps our pantry doors open, our shelves stocked and hope alive for those who need it most.

Whatever you can give—large or small—makes a profound difference in the lives of the people we serve. Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, and your unwavering commitment to building a stronger, more compassionate community.

To donate today, click here.

To sign up to volunteer, click here.

For more information on hosting a food drive at your organization, please email development@eecm.org.