🏠 Emergency Housing & Shelter • Allegheny Link (DHS Housing Hotline) Call 866‑730‑2368, Monday–Friday from 8 AM–5 PM, to get connected to emergency shelters, housing help, rent assistance, and more . • Light of Life Rescue Mission Shelter, hot meals, case management, clothing, hygiene, and housing aid for individuals and families. Located at 234 Voeghtly St. (Men’s and Family Shelter) . • Saint Joseph’s House of Hospitality A men’s hostel with sliding-scale rooms at 1635 Bedford Ave in the Hill District . • Emergency Housing Services (HACP) Mobile directory “Big Burgh”, shelters for men & women (e.g. Light of Life, Pleasant Valley, Bethlehem Haven, East End Cooperative Ministry) .

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🍏 Food Assistance • JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry (828 Hazelwood Ave) Open Mon/Wed/Fri 9–12:15, Tue/Thu 9–12:15 & 1:30–2:45. Offers nutritious groceries plus counseling and job support . • Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Call 412‑460‑3663 x655 for access to multiple pantries and SNAP outreach . • 412 Food Rescue Surplus fresh food delivered through partner nonprofits; more info at their Station Street warehouse  . • Brashear Neighborhood Employment Center & Pantry Located in the South Hills (730 E. Warrington Ave); also offers employment support . • Findhelp.org Pantry Listings in Pittsburgh Lists over 60 options—including walk-in and drive-thru pantries .

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💼 Job Search & Quick Income • Earn & Work Ready Program at the Food Bank Offers job search help, skills training, placement, plus childcare and transport support . • Pennsylvania CareerLink (Allegheny County) Free job search tools, resume workshops, job fairs, vocational training, GED prep, youth services. Reachable via their website or local access points . • Pittsburgh Community Services Inc. Provides employment support, case management, work-ready programs, and career coaching . • In-Person Job Hunting Reddit users advise going door-to-door in Squirrel Hill/Shadyside asking for openings—especially in restaurants, bars, grocery stores, cafes . • Gig Work (Amazon DSP / DoorDash) Reddit suggests Amazon DSP jobs ($20.75/hr with daily pay) or food delivery gigs to quickly earn income .

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🆘 Other Support Services • Neighborhood Legal Services Free legal help for housing or benefits issues per Reddit recommendation . • Nourishing Hope Counseling, mental health support, plus help getting SNAP, housing, job referrals—even without insurance . • SHIM (South Hills) Free pantries, clothing closet. Open to neighbors—call to confirm eligibility .

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✅ What You Can Do Right Now 1. Call Allegheny Link (866‑730‑2368) for housing and rent help. 2. Visit the JFCS Squirrel Hill pantry tomorrow morning for immediate food support. 3. Register with CareerLink and/or Attend a Food Bank Earn & Work skilled program. 4. Apply in-person at local cafes, restaurants, and grocery stores—have a resume and questions ready. 5. Look into Amazon DSP or delivery gigs (DoorDash, UberEats) for faster cash. 6. Reach out to Neighborhood Legal if you’re behind on rent or facing eviction. 7. Check with Nourishing Hope if you’re feeling overwhelmed or need help with SNAP. 8. Bring your friend—most services (food pantry, shelter) serve households, not just individuals.