Accessible via the school counseling offices at the North Hills middle and high schools, The Pantry offers toiletries, food items, school supplies, laundry care items and other necessities at no cost to students in need.
How you can help
The Pantry operates on donations. Donation boxes are located in every district building and can be accessed during the school day. Suggested donations include:
- Deodorant
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Acne and face care products
- Soap and body wash
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Dental floss
- Feminine hygiene items
- Chapstick and lip balm
- Lotion
- Laundry detergent
- Breakfast items (single-serving)
- Ready-made dinners (macaroni and cheese cups and canned soups and pastas)
- Fruit and pudding cups
- Crackers and snack items
Monetary donations also are accepted and can be sent to North Hills High School, Attn: Backpack Initiative, 53 Rochester Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15229. Make checks payable to North Hills Foundation and include "The Pantry" in the memo line.