Thankfully, the government shut down has ended, but…

The shutdown is over and government employees have gone back to work. It seems that they will receive back pay, but nobody is quite sure when, and it will be least 2 weeks before their next paycheck. Government contractors who were furloughed for the month have no such back pay guarantee. Finally, February SNAP benefits were issued on January 18 and must last through the month of February. We are expecting a surge the last two weeks of February to help them get through till March. Thank you for stepping forward to help your neighbors. Please stay up to date with us in case the shutdown resumes on February 9th.

Press Release

Make A Donation

Donations may be made online at the link below or mailed to JFCS, 5743 Bartlett Street, Pgh, PA 15217, earmarked for the Food Pantry. Food drives (non-perishable items) may be dropped off at the Pantry (828 Hazelwood Avenue, Pgh 15217) during regular business hours.

Donation

Other Ways You Can Help

1. Call your representatives and urge them to avoid a second shutdown

2. If you have had a food drive please bring the food to the Pantry.

3. Volunteer at the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry to help them sort and shelve all the food drive food.

4. Like JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry on Facebook.

We are open to suggestions, contact Rebecca at rremson@jfcspgh.org

Food Drive Locations

Shaare Torah 2319 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Rodef Shalom Congregation 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15213

Hillel Academy 5685 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh PA 15217

JFCS 5743 Bartlett St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

JCC 5748 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Kollel 5808 Beacon St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Community Day School Student Council 6424 Forward Ave, Pgh, PA 15217

Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh 826 Hazelwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Squirrel Hill Food Pantry 828 Hazelwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Temple Ohav Shalom 8400 Thompson Run Rd. Allison Park, PA 15101

Temple Sinai 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15217

Kesher Pittsburgh

Jewish Federation Greater Pgh. 2000 Technology Drive, Pittsurgh 15219

Winchester Thurston School 555 Morewood Ave, Pittsburgh 15213

Aleph Institute 5804 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Congregation Dor Hadash (with Rodef Shalom) 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15213

Tree of Life (with Rodef Shalom) 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15213

Facts About the Food Pantry

1. The Food Pantry serves more than 1200 people every month!

2. 4% of households in Squirrel Hill are dependent on Food Stamps.

3. Most of our clients are families with kids and over 30% are retirees living on fixed incomes.

4. We serve residents living in the 15217 zip code as well as residents outside the zip code who keep kosher.

5. At any time anyone can receive one-time emergency food regardless of their residency.

6. Last year 1085 volunteers donated 3848 hours to the Food Pantry.

7. Beyond food assistance, JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry also provides the assistance of a social services and critical needs coordinator to identify issues and explore solutions.

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