JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry is open 5 days a week to provide food and essential support for people in our greater community. In-person shopping is available for families meeting at least one of the following: from ZIP Code 15217, strictly keep Kosher, have a medical need for gluten-free food.…Read More
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A Simple Food Donation Means a Nutritious Meal: How to Help the Hungry in Our Community
Hunger is often a hidden affliction. Neighbors and friends experiencing food insecurity might be getting by with one meal a day, fast food, or snacks instead of nourishing meals without anyone noticing. While this is a common challenge throughout the year, food banks become particularly scarce in the fall and…Read More
Ways to Fight for Hunger Awareness
JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry recognizes the significance of September as Hunger Action Month. This September, we invite you to join the fight to end hunger. Your power, voice, actions, and commitment can make a difference and ensure that nobody has to face the impossible choice between food and other…Read More
Choose This, Not That: Healthy Food Ideas for Families
Public food assistance programs like the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) or Pennslyvania’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are designed to ensure low-income families have continuous access to nutritious meals. While these programs can be a lifeline to families in crisis, they come with guidelines…Read More