Downtown Pittsburgh Ministerium
First Lutheran Church - Drop-In Ministry
Provides short-term emergency food (local pantries should be called first), personal care/grooming supplies, and single-use Port Authority bus tickets (for verified job interviews or medical appointments, or occasional other emergency situations).

Four downtown churches alternate weekly as the church "on duty" for serving persons in need. Please see details in the Intake Procedure and Helpful Hints sections below.
Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions.
Hours: Hours vary by church. Please call or visit the intake website to view the schedule.
(412) 471-3436
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (412) 471-3436
Fee Amounts: Services provided free of charge.
Intake Procedure: Call the Ministerium or drop in at the on-duty church.

Visit the intake website to view the Drop-In Ministry Pamphlet (schedule is on page 2, hours on page 1).

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Geographical Area: Pittsburgh
Helpful Tips: Participating Churches (all located in Downtown Pittsburgh) are:
First Lutheran Church, 615 Grant Street
First Presbyterian Church, 320 Sixth Avenue
Smithfield United Church, 620 Smithfield Street
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 328 Sixth Avenue
Facility/ADA Access: Varies by participating site; call for details.
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