Northside Common Ministries

Northside Common Ministries

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We are committed to providing shelter, food, and necessities to those in the Pittsburgh community.

At Northside Common Ministries we are committed to building that bridges that connect our neighbors in need to an improved quality of life while tearing down the walls that keep the hungry and homeless from success. An affiliate unit of Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania, NCM is a non-sectarian, non-profit, community-based organization established in 1982 by a collaboration of 30 local churches

06/05/2026

Northside Common Ministries is seeking summer essentials to support individuals and families in our community!

We are currently in need of:
❇️ Summer clothing (all genders & ages)
❇️ Hygiene items
❇️ Sunscreen
❇️ Hand sanitizer
❇️ Women’s deodorant
❇️ Feminine hygiene products
❇️ Toothpaste & toothbrushes
❇️ Umbrellas & ponchos
❇️ Cooling towels
❇️ Water bottles
❇️ Bus passes

Prefer to shop online? You can donate directly through our wish lists:

🛒 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/M15O1OLAM4G8

🛒 Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/e6da42c9-6622-4016-98aa-334eb848a7c8

Thank you for helping us! If you have questions about coordinating a donation, please contact us at [email protected] 💙

05/28/2026

New Volunteer Opportunity: Drop-In Center Attendant

🔵 Shift: Monday – Friday | 11 AM – 1 PM
🟢 Help prepare coffee, drinks, and food for guests
🔵 Spend time engaging with participants, offering conversation and support
🟢 Assist with keeping laundry schedules, restocking shelves, and making sure shared spaces run smoothly
🔵 Be an extra helping hand during a busy daytime shift

This role makes a huge difference in creating a welcoming, supportive environment for our community and shelter guests.

Sign up today: https://goodwillofsouthwesternpa.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=107158

05/27/2026

Northside Common Ministries is participating in the walk to benefit our Northside Food Pantry, with a goal of raising $1,600 to support one week of food delivery to nourish our neighbors in need.

One hundred percent of your fundraising goes directly to purchasing food from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to stock our shelves. We hope to see you on May 30th to support!

Join our team and register to walk: https://secure.walkforahealthycommunity.org/p2p/register/393902/location/en-CA?utm_medium=email&utm_source=constant_contact

Make a donation: https://secure.walkforahealthycommunity.org/p2p/donate/393902/team/1046291/en-CA?utm_medium=email&utm_source=constant_contact

05/21/2026

As temperatures start to rise, Northside Common Ministries is urgently seeking spring and summer essentials to support individuals and families in our community. Every donation helps provide comfort, dignity, and protection during the warmer months.

We are currently in need of:
❇️ Spring/Summer clothing (all genders & ages)
❇️ Hygiene items
❇️ Sunscreen
❇️ Hand sanitizer
❇️ Women’s deodorant
❇️ Feminine hygiene products
❇️ Toothpaste & toothbrushes
❇️ Umbrellas & ponchos
❇️ Cooling towels
❇️ Water bottles
❇️ Bus passes

Prefer to shop online? You can donate directly through our wish lists:

🛒 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/M15O1OLAM4G8
🛒 Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/e6da42c9-6622-4016-98aa-334eb848a7c8

Thank you for helping us care for our community and ensure our neighbors feel supported, protected, and seen. If you have questions about coordinating a donation, please contact us at [email protected] 💙

05/18/2026

Big news for our food distributions! Starting on our May 26 and 27 distribution days, we’ll once again be providing milk and eggs! These two items have been highly requested by our community.

While frozen meat options are still limited for now, we’re excited to bring back some fresh essentials and hope to welcome even more neighbors back during distribution days! Stay tuned for more information and updates, here on our page.

Looking to start volunteering? Check out NCM's volunteer opportunities: https://goodwillofsouthwesternpa.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/

📍1601 Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15212
☎️ 412-323-1163
📧[email protected]

05/05/2026

Meet Brenda, a volunteer at the Northside Food Pantry!

As you may know, our volunteers are essential in keeping Northside Common Ministries running! With serving over 1,000 individuals and families each month, each set of helping hands we get makes a tremendous difference.

We’re so appreciative of Brenda’s commitment to our Food Pantry over the past decade - thank you SO much for all you do to support your community, Brenda!

Want to give back to your community like Brenda? Click here to view all of our volunteer opportunities: https://goodwillofsouthwesternpa.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/

05/04/2026

Don't know where to go or who to get in contact with for Northside Common Ministries resources and opportunities? Below are ways to reach us!

Administrative Offices
P: 412-323-1163
E: [email protected]

Pleasant Valley Emergency Shelter
P: 412-323-1163
E: [email protected]

Northside Food Pantry
P: 412-323-1163
E: [email protected]
E: [email protected]

Feel free to visit our contact us page: https://www.ncmin.org/contact-us/

04/30/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to help support our community!

Mondays at the Goodwill Workforce Development Center:
Help us unload our food delivery truck and pack emergency food boxes.
📍118 52nd St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201
🕙10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(Times may vary depending on delivery schedule)

Tuesdays & Wednesdays:
We need volunteers each day to help distribute emergency food boxes (one per household) on the lawn next to NCM.
📍1601 Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15212
🕤 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Reach out to get involved or click the link below to see more volunteer opportunities:
☎️ 412-323-1163
📧[email protected]
https://goodwillofsouthwesternpa.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/

04/21/2026

Who’s someone who inspired you to give back to your community?

Tag them below and let them know the impact they’ve made. You never know who might need to hear it today!

04/16/2026

Hosting a collection day is a simple but powerful way to support our men’s shelter or our food pantry. From gathering everyday essentials like toiletries and clothes to organizing a food drive filled with nonperishable items, small efforts can make a big impact!

📍1601 Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15212
☎️ 412-323-1163
📧[email protected]

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1601 Brighton Road
Pittsburgh, PA
15212

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm