The North Side community needs your help!

At Northside Common Ministries (NCM), we are committed to building those 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 operates the Pleasant Valley Emergency Shelter for men and male-identifying individuals aged 18 and older, the Northside Food Pantry, and a Permanent Housing Program for those with disabilities.

We can’t do all that we do without YOU! NCM’s work is supported and facilitated by hundreds of passionate volunteers throughout the year. We need caring and committed people from the community and neighboring organizations to aid clients shopping in the food pantry and to help to keep things running efficiently at the men’s shelter.

Northside Food Pantry

Location: 1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Volunteers Needed: Greeters, Inventory Organizers & Stockers, Shopping Assistants, Floaters, and Cart Assistants. Bilingual speakers always needed. Requirements may include standing, bending, and lifting up to 50lbs. Small groups (five or less) are welcome!

Days/Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00am - 12:00pm. We kindly ask that you arrive on time and stay for the full shift. Monday, 9:00am - 12:00pm to unload food truck.

Pleasant Valley Men's Shelter

Location: 1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Serve a meal at Northside Common Ministries: Prepare and deliver a meal to serve 30 shelter residents. Stay and serve or drop off the food if serving is not an option. You can also bring family, friends, colleagues, etc.