412 is such a great organization!…read more I started volunteering about two months ago and pick up rescues when I can - have done about a handful so far! Took my sister on one and she asks when we are doing the next one. Knowing that food does not get thrown away but gets to folks who can truly use it is such a great feeling - my first rescue was a SUV full of food that would have otherwise ended up in a dumpster--- I was speechless. The app they use to is easy to use and both the folks you pick up from and deliver to have been so grateful!

412 Food Rescue is doing amazing things for the Pittsburgh community during the Covid-19 outbreak…read more They are serving and helping in huge ways. Check out their website for more info!

excellent service. really their for the people. They gave me 2 boxes of food. Up stair has diapers…read more,pads , clothing and briefs

I love that they are there and help so many families. My only thought is that I wish we could…read more"shop" and just pick what we want/need. I have found over time that there is a lot of waste with things my family and I won't use, and I'm sure there are others who feel the same. Thanks!

The North Hills Food Bank was established in 1984, is volunteer-run, and serves hundreds of…read moreresidents who live in the following townships: West View, Ross, Ohio, Reserve, Kilbuck, McCandless, and Franklin Park. People who receive food are required to show proof of address, income, and a Social Security number. I am able to afford as much food as I want, so I dropped off a bag of food to donate. Currently, this food bank is collecting items such as juices, gravy, peanut butter, ketchup, instant mashed potatoes, spaghetti noodles, evaporated milk, pet food, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. Donated items may be dropped off during service hours, which is currently for a few hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays (check the website for updated information) or placed in plastic bins outside. I had some difficulty with finding the location. The food bank is located behind a Presbyterian church. To my review, I am attaching some photos so you know where to drive.

THRIVE is a Pittsburgh-area charity nonprofit that holds a Supper Club to raise money to help…read morerefugees and immigrants from different countries to integrate into our communities. THRIVE provides the immigrants and refugees with basic necessities (e.g., clothes and household supplies) and assistance with finding housing, employment, and transportation. Recently, I attended a THRIVE charity event to raise money for an Afghan family who are refugees and live in the Pittsburgh area. I paid $30 for a meat meal, $30 for a vegetarian meal, and tax, much of which is tax-deductible. The family prepared delicious Afghan foods and drinks for attendees, and then they gave an educational presentation about Afghanistan and their past and current lives. I enjoyed learning about this family and Afghanistan and meeting other attendees. One suggestion for improvement, though, would be to clearly state in all emails where the event will be located. I ended up going to the incorrect church before doing to the correct church at a different address.

Volunteering at Serenity Farms Inc. has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. I…read morecame in expecting to serve the community and quickly realized how much this place has given back to me. Inside the Landmark Building, I found a true calling--space for my organization, The Aging Ally Corporation, to help people better understand and navigate the aging body and mind. The team here truly listens, shows up, and holds space in ways that genuinely change lives. I've watched individuals overwhelmed by complex systems find clarity and hope as challenges are broken into manageable steps--opening doors to services, dignity, and possibility. Serenity Farms creates real connection, and I'm proud to be their 2026 SFI Community Partner. There's something deeply healing about reaching back to support others, especially when caring for seniors and the community at large. I'm deeply grateful to walk alongside people who understand that aging is a privilege denied to many--and who actively support our shared mission of helping individuals live happier, healthier, and more purposeful lives. Endless gratitude to Matt, Julio, Heather, Joy, Carmina, Toni, Geno, and Shelley for cultivating such a welcoming, compassionate space where hope is not only offered, but felt. -- The Aging Ally Corporation

This experience was one of the best I've had in a while! My partner and I had lunch here, and the…read morelove put into the exceptionally delicious food was beyond expectations! It was a quiet close atmosphere, and the customer service was impeccable.

My workplace was offering CPR/AED and First Aid training and certification through the Red Cross…read more I decided to volunteer as a representative of the company. I honestly didn't realize how expensive these training classes are without the funding from my company. However, they see the benefit in having several employees certified in case of an emergency. The class took up the better part of a day and consisted of classroom training, hands on training IE mouth to mouth resuscitation on the torso "dummies" along with proper procedures on how to operate the AED machines, and some roleplaying with other volunteers. I found the instructor to be incredibly informative and engaging. She certainly maintain a level of competency, and kept the classroom structure flowing from one topic to the next. We covered a lot of ground in those 6 or so hours. Everything from preforming CPR, and all the steps surrounding the act itself, to the proper use of a defibrillator, how to handle a person in shock, breathing emergencies, diabetic emergencies, seizures, strokes, muscle, bone and joint injuries, concussions, environmental emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, chocking procedures, poisoning, burns, and bleedings. I will say after all that I have a new found respect for those in the medical community, and other lay responders. There are many steps to help determining and intervening in an emergency situations but a lot of it comes down to common sense, and observation. I am happy I had the opportunity to take this class and now am knowledgeable of how to react in an emergency situation, I still really hope I never have to! Great class, just wish it was a little more affordable for the classes if you were taking them without financial support.

Nice facility filled with supplies and support for all emergency situations…read more Volunteered for an immigrant health fair at the facility. Lots of space and laid out for any event. Thankful to have a large support base in our city.

I have worked as a volunteer for one of their projects. They are wonderful! Very organized and…read moredoing good things for Pittsburgh community in general. I really wanted to help more times.

Always friendly service, nice atmosphere, fantastic food at amazing prices. A wonderful place for…read morethe community!

Braved the cold temperatures to grab some lunch with a friend. Greeted immediately upon walking in…read moreand seated away from the front door and the draft provided when patrons entered. Special today was Stuffed Cabbage $14.99 Wtae 2 plus corn and mashed potatoes...it was meh...my fried ordered the Cajun Burger and while delicious mentioned it didn't seem "Cajun"... the space is roomy..the volunteers delightful and the portions huge...well worth the visit..