JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry has been busy! In the past year, the number of people we serve has almost doubled. Our pantry staff and volunteers have really stepped up to keep up with the demand. But efficiency alone doesn’t solve all of our challenges. To keep up with the rising need, we need to buy enough food to fill everyone’s carts.
In a typical month, we spend $12,000 with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to bring in 18,000 pounds of food. That’s why the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community on June 14 at Stage AE is such a big deal for the pantry: every dollar we earn through this community event goes directly to purchasing food and supplies through Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. We’d love it if we could raise enough money to cover one month’s worth of food from the food bank. We hope that you might be able to support our effort in at least one of three ways:
- Walk in support of JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry: Whether you enjoy strolls or want to race for a personal best on this relatively flat 5k course, your support would be amazing. Sign up as a walker for the free event and raise money through your network to support our cause. 100% of what you raise will allow us to get supplies needed by the families we serve.
- If you’re unable to walk but still want to support the pantry, consider donating to support our team. Details about how to support our team can be found on our team event page.
- Spread the word! Do you know someone who might be able to join our team or support our effort? Please send the walk details to them and let them know about the great work JFCS Squirrel Hill Pantry does every day.
To learn more, donate, or register, please click here or visit the link below.
Event Details:
Where:
Stage AE: 400 N Shore Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
When:
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Important Times:
7:45 AM check-in and registration
8:30AM Streets are closed (make sure you arrive prior to this time)
9:00 AM 5K Walk
9:15 AM 1 Mile Walk
It will be a day of fun, fitness, and fundraising.