Pittsburgh school opens food pantry to support students who rely on SNAP benefits

By Jillian Forstadt

Published November 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM HST

A school food pantry in Pittsburgh aims to help fill the gap for families whose SNAP benefits have been disrupted by the shutdown.

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