Assistance and Resources
Community Assistance
South Fayette Township is concerned about South Fayette residents who may be experiencing a hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you need special assistance, please let us know so we can try to connect you with the resources to help:
- Leave a message on our 24-hour voicemail helpline: 412-221-8700, ext. 254
- Submit an online form: www.southfayettepa.com/help
Responses are confidential and shared only to the extent needed to provide assistance. The township does not have special access to supplies, but we are assessing community needs during this challenging time to determine how we may be able to help.
Food
Food Assistance
- Allegheny County Free Food Distribution Sites
- Bridgeville / South Fayette Community Food Bank; 412-221-5132 - Curbside distribution at Bethany Presbyterian Church on the third Saturday of each month, 8:30 a.m. to noon
- COMPASS Pennsylvania Food Benefits; 1-800-692-7462
- Farmers Market Nutrition Programs in Pennsylvania
- Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
- Just Harvest
- Pennsylvania Bureau of Food Assistance
- Pittsburgh Food Policy
- Restaurants in South Fayette
- Senior Citizen Food Programs
- Senior Food Box Program - South Fayette (During COVID-19 restrictions, please call the township office at 412-221-8700 to sign up rather than appear in person.)
- Sheetz Kidz Meal Bagz - Available at South Fayette location, 3109 Washington Pike
- South Fayette School District: Free lunches (Please contact the school for dates and details)
- South West Meals on Wheels
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
Farmers Markets
- Farmers Market Safety Guidance
- Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture - Farm Market Guidance
- The Original Farmers Market, South Fayette
Growing Gardens
- Grow Pittsburgh
Resources
Business
- Child Care Centers - CDC Guidelines
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans
- Outdoor Guidelines
- Paycheck Protection Program
- Pennsylvania COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program
- Small Business Administration Loans
- South West Communities Chamber of Commerce
- Unemployment Compensation
Domestic Abuse Help
- Child Abuse; 1-800-932-0313
- Domestic Violence; 1-800-799-7233
- Elder Abuse; 1-800-490-8505
Driver and Vehicle Regulations
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Coronavirus Updates
Health and Human Services
- 2-1-1 In Southwestern Pennsylvania, dial 2-1-1, or call 888-856-2773, or text your ZIP code to 898-211
- COMPASS Pennsylvania Health and Human Service Programs; 1-800-692-7462
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 or call 800-273-8255 (Spanish: 1-888-628-9454)
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
- Mental Health Support and Referral Helpline, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services: 1-855-284-2494 (TTY: 724-631-5600)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness COVID-19 Resource Guide
- Resolve Crisis Services; 1-888-796-8226
- Substance Abuse Help; 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP)
- Veterans Crisis Line; 1-800-273-8255 @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
Housing
- Allegheny County Housing Authority
- Big Burgh - Crisis Help for Homeless or Potential Homeless
Reopening
- Allegheny County Food Safety Program
- Parks and Recreation Guidance for Reopening (PDF)
- Process to Reopen Pennsylvania - Office of Gov. Tom Wolf
Safety
- Pittsburgh Poison Center; 1-800-222-1222
School
- South Fayette School District
Senior Citizens
- Area Agency on Aging
- In Service of Seniors - Wesley Family Services
- Pittsburgh Senior News
Taxes
- Allegheny County Treasurer's Office
- IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief
- South Fayette Real Estate Taxes
- Tax Day extended to May 17, 2021 - Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Tax Day extended to May 17, 2021 - Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Trash and Recycling
- Report an Issue
- Waste Management Collection Guidelines
Utility Bills and Creditors
If you are experiencing a hardship, please immediately inform your utilities, banks, credit card companies and other creditors. Many companies are delaying utility turn-off measures or working with customers who are experiencing financial difficulties due to COVID-19. South Fayette Township continues to pay for waste and recycling collection.
- Dollar Energy Fund
- Municipal Authority of the Township of South Fayette (Sewage and Dye Tests); 412-257-5100
- Utility Company Contact Information
- West Penn Power / First Energy - Electricity Bill Assistance - For residential customers, the first step is to call 1-800-545-7741.
Volunteer
- American Red Cross - Donate Blood
- Bridgeville / South Fayette Community Food Bank - Donate Food
- In Service of Seniors - Help Older Adults
- South Fayette Lend-a-Hand Program
- Vitalant - Donate Blood
Voting
- Allegheny County Elections Division
- Pennsylvania Voting Guidelines
Contact Us
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County
24-hour hotline: 1-888-856-2774State
PA Health Line: 1-877-724-3258
Federal
Emergency
9-1-1
Symptoms?
Contact your health care provider immediately.