First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
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East End Cooperative Ministry

The East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) is dedicated to helping vulnerable adults and at-risk children and youth throughout our Pittsburgh Neighborhood. As an interfaith ministry, EECM seeks to make a different in the lives of the individuals and families it serves by tending to their needs for today as well as their hops for tomorrow.
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EECM Food Pantry Collection

The food pantry is an assistance program for those in immediate need of food. In addition to providing emergency groceries and supplies, we also offer information on assistance programs, and access to social service agencies and other appropriate programs. EECM operates the second largest food pantry in Pittsburgh.
At First Unitarian Church, the collection for the East End Cooperative Ministry Food Pantry takes place on the first Sunday of each month, but non-perishable food items are welcome on any Sunday. Following is a suggested schedule of items:
  1. January: peanut butter
  2. February: tuna or vegetarian alternative
  3. March: canned soup
  4. April: canned meat or vegetarian alternative
  5. May: jelly, jam, or preserves
  6. June: boxed meals
  7. July: pancake mix
  8. August: chili
  9. September: pasta
  10. October: spaghetti sauce
  11. November: canned fruit
  12. December: beef stew or vegetarian alternative

Food Pantry Giving Guidelines

  • Even though home canned goods are tastier, we have no way of knowing how and when they were processed. Therefore, they are discarded.
  • All donated items that are past the expiration date cannot be distributed and must be discarded.
  • Sometimes we receive items that have been opened and partially used. We are unable to distribute these items so they are discarded. Most often this occurs with spices, condiments, cereal, rice, pasta, tea, etc.
  • Don't give what you ought to toss out. Sometimes we need to ask ourselves, "Would I want to receive this for my family?" If not, toss it.
  • All donated items that are severely dented or damaged cannot be distributed and must be discarded.
The Food Pantry is located at Community House and clients can enter through the single-door marked Food Pantry, Entrance C on Harvard Street. It is open from 10:00 to 11:15 am and 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The Pantry serves residents in zip codes 15201, 15206, 15217, 15224 and 15232.

EECM Shelter Meal

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First Unitarian Church has a regular commitment to cook and serve a meal for the men at the shelite on the first Sunday of the month. To volunteer your group (4-6 people) or yourself to prepare and serve a meal, please contact Mary Denison at marydenison@gmail.com

Come, open to be moved. Come, be held in mutual embrace. Come, engage the world.
Come and be made whole.

First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh

605 Morewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-8008     Map and directions

Worship Services

10:30 AM
Sunday

Office Hours

9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday - Friday

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  • Visit Us
    • Visiting for the first time?
    • Sunday Experience
    • Our Principles and Mission
    • Directions
    • Parking
    • Accessibility
  • Worship & Celebrations
    • Upcoming Worship Celebrations
    • About Unitarian Universalism
    • Our Minister
    • Sermons
    • Weddings
    • Memorials
    • Child Dedication
    • Our Unitarian Universalist Community
  • Religious Education
    • Children & Youth >
      • PreK/K - 9th Grade
      • Junior & Senior High Youth >
        • Coming of Age
        • Our Whole Lives
        • Regional Youth Conferences
      • Summer Program
      • Program Calendar
      • Family Ministry
      • Volunteering >
        • Volunteers' Corner
      • Endowment for Ministry with Children and Youth
      • News & Events
      • Forms and Program Guides
    • Adults & Young Adults >
      • Faith, Spirituality, and Religious Identity
      • Leadership & Congregational Life
      • Young Adult & Campus Ministry >
        • Endowment for Campus Ministry
      • Sunday Morning FORUM
    • Libraries
    • Bookstore
    • Safety Policy
  • Social Justice
    • Khasi Hills Partnership
    • East End Cooperative Ministry
    • Alternative Gift Market
    • Justice in the Middle East
    • Green Sanctuary
    • Our Partners
  • News & Events
    • Church Events
    • Ongoing Activities
    • Church News and Announcements
    • Publicize Your Event
  • Ministry
    • Ministry Teams
    • Transition Team
    • Social Action
    • Music and the Arts >
      • Music and the Arts Calendar
    • Caring Community
    • Sunday Worship
    • Covenant Groups
    • Building and Grounds
  • Giving
    • Make a Pledge
    • Make a Donation
    • Buy Giant Eagle Gift Cards
    • Planned Giving
  • About Us
    • Our History
    • Our Heritage
    • Our Staff
    • Rentals & Reservations
    • Governance & Operations >
      • Board of Trustees
      • Board Meetings
      • Congregational Meetings
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