Penn Hills Library Community Fridge
Community Fridge Restock Schedule
Wednesdays – 5:00 PM Fridays – 11:00AM
About the Community Fridge
The Penn Hills Library Community Fridge is an ongoing library resource available to our patrons. We distribute fresh veggies, meal kits, milk and dairy products, eggs, juice, and so much more. On our pantry shelves you’ll be able to find anything from canned goods, snacks, and breakfast items to pads, tampons, and diapers!
We are partnering with local organizations including the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Aldi, SHEETZ, Dollar General, 412 Food Rescue, the Good Food Project, Grow Pittsburgh, and Panera Bread!
Thanks to the help of our community partners, we are always adding new items to the shelves.
In 2025, we distributed over 250,000 pounds of food to over 7,700 patrons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our weekly restocks are on Wednesdays at 5pm and Fridays at 11am. These are the times where we will have the most variety and quantity of food available.
However, you are welcome to come to the library any time during operating hours to check our fridges and shelves for goods.
Nope! Anyone who is able to get to our library is welcome to use all library services including the Community Fridge.
There are no requirements to use our Community Fridge!
In order to receive certain items for our restocks, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank requires its partner organizations to collect data from the community members they serve. However, providing any personal information is COMPLETELY OPTIONAL. You are not required to fill out any information sheets or check in with staff in order to get food. If you do not wish to fill out an information sheet, let a library staff member know and we can mark you as an “anonymous attendee” to the Community Fridge.
If you would like to make a monetary donation to the Community Fridge, you can write a check or donate online. Be sure to indicate on the check or in the comments of your online donation that you intend for it to be used toward the Fridge.
We accept goods that are shelf-stable, not expired, and anything that is not homemade. If you would like to make a donation, feel free to give us a call at 412-775-4700 or email us at phlibrary@pennhillslibrary.org.