WCM Mission
Wilkinsburg Community Ministry is a 501(c)(3) community non-profit organization supported by area residents, congregations and community organizations, to respond to the persistent needs of people of all faiths, addressing the human service crises in our community.
WCM was originally a collaboration of several area churches, with members of the board representing each of the churches. In 1968, a number of clergy and lay leaders from ten congregations formed the Board of Directors for the Wilkinsburg Community Ministry. The unity of several congregations made it possible for WCM to meet the extreme needs of poverty and hunger in our community. Today WCM unites congregations, local business owners, service groups, and individuals to help the folks of Wilkinsburg, Homewood, East Hills, Swissvale, Braddock, Edgewood, and east Pittsburgh neighborhoods address food insecurity for all persons regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and creed.
To achieve this, we operate a store-front and mobile food pantry, and an urban garden. We strive to provide accessible and healthy food for our neighbors.
Store-front Pantry Hours:
- Monday 9AM-1PM
- Tuesday 3PM-7PM
- Wednesday 9AM-1PM
- Thursday 9AM-1PM
- Friday 9AM-1PM
We serve folks one at a time, so please arrive 30 minutes prior to closing time to ensure we have enough time to serve you. If the line is long, you may not be served. Need help more quickly? Click here to find other pantries! (opens in another tab)
Mobile Food Pantry Hours:
- Mondays, 1:30-3:30PM – Community Forge
- Tuesdays, 4-6PM – Second Harvest
- 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 3-5PM – 6th Mount Zion Baptist Church
- 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 3-5PM – St. James AME Church
- Thursdays, 2:30-5:30PM – Douglas Plaza
- Fridays, 2-4PM – First Presbyterian Church
- Saturdays, 11AM-2PM – Covenant Fellowship Church
Wilkinsburg Community Ministry Programs:
- Food Sharing – helps families in tough situations through our food sharing initiative
- Mobile Food Pantry – a food truck that goes to different neighborhoods 4 nights a week and Saturday mornings
- Operation Backpack – provide backpacks for Wilkinsburg school children
- Urban Garden – an urban education garden for adults and children with demonstrations of composting, pollination, and vertical growing techniques
We welcome you to get involved in the Wilkinsburg community by volunteering and/or making a donation. You can also read more about our 4-star Charity Navigator reading here.
Sign up for the newsletter to find out more about food insecurity in our neighborhoods. To read our back issues or get information on a specific topic, like SNAP, nutrition, and WCM projects, visit our article library.
We appreciate your support and interest in making our community a better place to live, work, pray, and play.
