Founded in 1979 with just $9.36 and an unwavering vision of hope, Jubilee Kitchen has grown into Pittsburgh’s leading comprehensive support center for individuals and families facing hardship.
What began as a soup kitchen under the guidance of our founders—Sister Liguori, Joyce Rothermel, Rev. Frank D. Almade, Sister Cornelia Racs, and Rev. James W. Garvey—has evolved into a multi-service organization offering year-round meals, food pantries, homelessness prevention, childcare, job assistance, and comprehensive social services.
As the only soup kitchen in the area open 365 days a year, we serve three meals daily while providing essential services like housing assistance, job training, and our Path to Self-Sufficiency program.
Through partnerships with over 30 service providers, we create personalized pathways from crisis to stability, helping thousands of Pittsburgh residents move from dependence to independence each year. At Jubilee, every guest is welcomed with dignity and respect, receiving not just immediate assistance but also the tools and support needed for lasting self-sufficiency.