The Rainbow Kitchen Food Pantry serves low-income residents of Homestead, West Homestead, Munhall, Duquesne, Whitaker, and West Mifflin. All food pick-ups are by scheduled appointment only, so you'll need to register before your first visit.
Call 412-464-1892 to get more information and sign up. Once you're registered, Rainbow Kitchen will call you each month to schedule your pick-up appointment.
The pantry runs on a monthly schedule. After you register, staff will call you once a month to set up your pick-up time for that month.
Each visit includes at least a 7-day supply of supplemental groceries. One visitor shared that they received two boxes of food — one with fresh produce and pantry staples, and another with meat and produce — enough to last about a month.
The pantry provides at least a 7-day supply of supplemental groceries along with essential non-food items. Visitors have reported receiving fresh produce, pantry staples, and meat. Non-food items such as toiletries, soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toilet paper, dish and laundry detergent, and household cleaning products are also distributed. Diapers (infant, toddler, and adult sizes) and infant formula are available as well.
All food distribution is by individual scheduled appointment only. Once you're registered, Rainbow Kitchen will call you each month to confirm the date and time for your pick-up.
Rainbow Kitchen offers a grab-and-go Breakfast Program every weekday morning. A substantial, balanced hot meal is individually packaged in take-out containers and available from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.
The Kids Café program provides a hot, balanced dinner to children at risk of hunger, Monday through Friday, year-round.
Case Management services are offered on both a short-term and extended basis. Through the PERSONAL PATHS self-sufficiency program, staff can help you create a plan for reaching your goals, connect you with community resources, work on financial stability, and assist with applications for SNAP, TANF, LIHEAP, and Medical Assistance. For more information, contact Renee Conte at 412-464-1892 or renee.conte@rainbowkitchen.org.
Rainbow Kitchen also offers Vision Services in partnership with the Pennsylvania Vision Foundation and Vision Benefits of America (VBA). Uninsured and underinsured individuals can receive a free comprehensive vision exam and help purchasing glasses.
Rainbow Kitchen accepts donations of non-perishable food items including soups, stew, chili, spaghetti sauce, fruits and juices, vegetables, meat and fish, peanut butter, cereal, pasta, rice, noodles, stuffing mix, and instant potatoes. Special dietary items such as low-salt, low-sugar, sugar-free products, and infant formula are also welcome. For perishable or prepared food donations, contact Lori Roadway at 412-464-1892.
Non-food donations are appreciated too, including household paper products, toilet paper, dish and laundry detergent, household cleaning products, personal care items, feminine hygiene products, diapers, and children's school supplies.
Financial donations can be made online at the donate page, by mailing a check to Rainbow Kitchen at 135 East 9th Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120, or by designating your United Way Contributors Choice donation to Rainbow Kitchen (Code #1636). Employer matching donations are also welcome.
Rainbow Kitchen welcomes people interested in volunteering. Fill out the volunteer form to be notified when new opportunities become available. You can also contact Lori Roadway at 412-464-1892 or info@rainbowkitchen.org with ideas for special projects.
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