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

By Jillian Forstadt

Published November 12, 2025 at 4:43 AM EST

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

Jillian Forstadt

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