Our community is here to support those who were affected by the fire at the Jefferson Apartment building fire on September 9, 2025. Here are some resources to help.

Emergency Funds 

Jewish Assistance Fund
Grants for urgent/pressing/emergency expenses

• • No Repayment
  • For the Western PA Jewish Community 
  • 412-521-3237 
  • JAFPGH.org

SOS Pittsburgh
Provides one-time emergency grants for things like rent, utilities, medical bills, etc. 

• • 412-742-4215
  • [email protected] 

Hebrew Free Loan Association
Provides interest free loans

• • 412-212-8682
  • [email protected]

Food 

J Café at AgeWell at the JCC
In person, kosher lunch for residents of Allegheny County age 60 and above 

• 412-567-1715
• 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 

Our Giving Kitchen
Free kosher food offered at a discreet storefront 

• 412-867-9266
• 118 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
• Hours: Monday – Friday 11 AM – 1 PM (Must call the day in advance for a reservation) 

Squirrel Hill Food Pantry
Provides emergency food boxes for anyone who lives in the 15217 zip code 

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9 AM-12:15 PM
• Tuesday & Thursday: 9 AM-12:15 PM, 1:30-2:45 PM
• 828 Hazelwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 

Behavioral Health Supports 

The Beacon
Vibrant community space with a focus on uplifting and supporting the well-being and mental health of teens in high school 

• 412-224-4440
• 1922 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 

JFCS
Support for individuals and families 

• 412-422-7200

Squirrel Hill Health Center
 Low cost or free physical, dental and behavior health services 

• 412-422-7442
• 4516 Browns Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
• By appointment only 

UpStreet
Free mental health services for anyone from ages 12-22 

• 412-738-5615
• 5844 Forward Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 

General Resources 

PA 2-1-1
Resource specialists that can listen to needs and give information on programs in your community that might be able to help.  

• 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211 

Red Cross – Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter 

• 412-263-3100
• www.redcross.org/get-help.html 

Councilmember Barb Warwick, District 5
City of Pittsburgh representative for the area affected 

• 412-255-8965
• [email protected]