Category: JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry

Every month we highlight a produce that reflects what is more available in the pantry and in your local grocery store! The month of October is sweet potato!  Store sweet potatoes in a dry, dark, cool area for as long as a month. Otherwise, use your sweet potato within the…Read More

On Rosh Hashanah, sweet foods symbolize the wish for a good, sweet year ahead! Enjoy this Jamie Geller sweet and honey-infused tzimmes to start off the new year. Carrot Tzimmes Ingredients 1 pound carrots 1 sweet potato 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks, 1/2 cup prunes ½ cup orange…Read More

This month JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry is focusing on tomatoes! Tomatoes contain Vitamins A and C and support healthy eyes and skin. When choosing tomatoes, look for firm ones with bright, shiny skins. Tomatoes should be stored on the counter (cold storage can make them mushy), out of direct…Read More

Summer is the peak time for dehydration. Whether you’re working in the garden or just enjoying nice weather, higher temperatures mean your body loses water faster, so you need to drink more to stay hydrated, especially when in the sun or exercising. Water is always the best choice for hydration,…Read More