About Us
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MA's Pantry is a food pantry serving families in the North Versailles and East McKeesport area. We are committed as a member of the community to help family's in need and we proudly help sponsor the food pantry all year long. They can always use help!
Need food? Want to volunteer? Have something to donate? See below! |
How To Donate
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Money Donations
Send to: MA's Pantry PO Box 1 East McKeesport, PA 15035 Make checks out to: MA's Pantry Or through United Way: MA's Pantry Donor ID # 1978 Food Donations: A donation box is located in the Narthex of St. John's. We will make sure your donations get to the pantry! |
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Want to Volunteer?
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How to Volunteer
Teen and Adults are welcome to volunteer. Please contact the church office for more info at 412-824-0277. We need volunteers on:
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What do Volunteers Do?
Volunteers load and unload a truckload of food on Friday mornings before the Saturday distribution day, make home deliveries, pick up food donations, help with computer records, interact with recipients, pack grocery bags, and more. |
Need Help?
Eligibility infoYou're eligible if you are a resident of North Versailles or East McKeesport. Recipient eligibility is determined using federal standards.
First time Applicants must bring:
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Distribution Days in 2021Food Distribution is from 9:30 to 11:00 am at Broadway Alliance Church, 1000 Broadway Street, East McKeesport.
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About St. John's Part in MA's Pantry
St. John's is an active partner in MA's Pantry. Begun in 1983 by five member congregations of the Hilltop Ministerial Association, this program is one of the oldest food pantries in Allegheny County. It was started as a response to the high unemployment levels and extensive economic hardship in the community. This was a result of the decline of heavy industry in the Mon Valley. Unfortunately there continues to be a real need for food assistance in our community.
Currently, St. John's members participate with food collection and distribution, and serve on MA's Pantry Board. MA's Pantry serves between 150 and 200 families living in North Versailles and East McKeesport. A high percentage of the recipients are elderly, children, and disabled persons. It is staffed entirely by volunteers from the participating congregations and the community.
MA's Pantry is an active affiliate of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and is designated a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. It is supported by contributions of food and cash from members of the Hilltop Ministerium Congregations, residents of the community, the United Way, retail food stores in the community, grants, and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Currently, St. John's members participate with food collection and distribution, and serve on MA's Pantry Board. MA's Pantry serves between 150 and 200 families living in North Versailles and East McKeesport. A high percentage of the recipients are elderly, children, and disabled persons. It is staffed entirely by volunteers from the participating congregations and the community.
MA's Pantry is an active affiliate of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and is designated a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. It is supported by contributions of food and cash from members of the Hilltop Ministerium Congregations, residents of the community, the United Way, retail food stores in the community, grants, and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
