Did you know that mental health can impact someone's ability access to healthy, nutritious, affordable food? Similarly, food insecurity is shown to negatively impact mental health, increasing individuals' risk of mental illness. The Link of Mental Health and Food Insecurity Hardships, like food insecurity, are known to contribute to poor…Read More
Category: JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry
Syrniki (Ukrainian Cheese Pancakes): Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Healthy Recipe Series
Try this Ukrainian recipe for Syrniki to get some healthy fats, fruits, and protein in the morning. Servings: 4 Prep time: 15 min Cooking time: 10 min Ingredients 16 oz cottage cheese 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 c all purpose flour + 1/2 c for dredging 1/2 tsp…Read More
Lemon Garlic Salmon: Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Healthy Recipe Series
This Healthy Lemon Garlic Salmon is easy to make and ready in under 15 minutes. It's healthy, low calorie, and only uses a handful of ingredients! Prep Time 5 MINUTES Cook Time 10 MINUTES Total Time 15 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 4 salmon portions skin-on 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper…Read More
A Holocaust Survivor’s Story Through Food & Memories
Throughout history, food and stories have helped bring people and cultures together, carry on legacies through generations, and connect people over shared experiences. For Irene (Piri) Berkowitz, a Holocaust survivor living in Pittsburgh, her family recipes were learned and passed down to her own children with both tragic and heartwarming…Read More