Support JF&CS's Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry during Purim by making a gift in lieu of Mishloach Manot. You can choose from a package of 6 cards consisting of 3 different designs, for $18 or select postcards for $1.25 each (a minimum order of 10 postcards is required). On behalf…Read More
Category: Food Pantry
More than 8,000 lives changed in 2013
At the end of every year we take time to reflect on the accomplishments of our agency, the work ahead of us and most importantly, the value of our generous and thoughtful donors, friends, funders, volunteers and community partners. With your help and support, so much of the work we…Read More
The Pittsburgh Foundation to distribute up to half a million dollars to Pittsburgh’s food pantries
Last week, we shared with you that The Pittsburgh Foundation has set up an emergency matching fund to help local food pantries keep up with the current demand for food in response to recent food benefit cuts. We received word from The Pittsburgh Foundation that current donations total $219,850 AND…Read More
Pittsburgh’s largest Menorah sheds light and food
Pittsburgh's Jewish community, friends, supporters, local celebrities and dignitaries will gather at the Heinz History Center for IllumiNER ExtraordiNER, presented by the Agency for Jewish Learning (AJL), to light Pittsburgh's largest Menorah on Wednesday, December 4th, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The 10-foot long Menorah will be filled with canned foods, and…Read More