JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry is open 5 days a week to provide food and essential support for people in our greater community. Due to staff shortages, in-person shopping will be unavailable this summer. We are hiring and will update clients immediately when in-person shopping resumes. Starting July 15, the…Read More
Category: JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry
Choose This, Not That: Healthy Food Ideas for Families
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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
Red Flags: Five Signs To Visit Your Food Pantry
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Your local Food Pantry plays an important role in the community - and is there for you when you need help. Food insecurity is a pressing issue that affects millions of people around the world. It is common for individuals and families, even in strong communities, to struggle to put…Read More
Be Proactive – Get Help Early.
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It is important to ask for proactive support and get help early. Life changes often lead to major shifts in available resources. Consider taking a proactive approach and make a quick visit to your local food pantry to get support you need. It’s easy to start cutting costs and minimize…Read More