DID YOU KNOW…? We have pantry items specifically for food insecure students! After hearing from a representative at a local university about food insecurity among the student population, we decided to stock up on ready-to-eat or microwavable options for students who may not have access to a full kitchen. While…Read More
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Cooking with Spring Produce: Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Healthy Recipe Series
Spring in Pennsylvania: What’s in Season? Eating fruits and vegetables that are “in season” in your state ensures that your body absorbs the most varied and freshest nutrients possible. In Pennsylvania, the season of spring brings the following vegetables: Arugula Asparagus Cabbage Celery Chard Kale Lettuce (Red, Green, Romaine) Mushrooms…Read More
Did You Know: College Students Who Suffer From Food Insecurity Have Access to SNAP Befefits?
DID YOU KNOW? College students suffer from food insecurity - and SNAP is available! According to a 2019 Government Accountability Office report, at least one in three college students do not always have enough to eat, which is more than twice the rate of food insecurity among adults throughout the…Read More
Tuscan-Style Bean Soup: Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Healthy Recipe Series
Tuscan-Style Bean Soup Photos and recipe from Cooking Classy Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion 3/4 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup diced celery 5 garlic cloves, minced* 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and freshly…Read More