Category: JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry

These little sugar pumpkins are not only adorable but edible for your pumpkin pies! The pantry is happy to have an entire pallet available for clients. Pumpkins are low in calories, fat free, saturated fat free, cholesterol free, sodium free, high in vitamin A and a good source of vitamin…Read More

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