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Increased Need at the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Act now! You can support the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry during our Spring Appeal. With the cost of living rising and unexpected expenses hitting our neighbors, more families are finding it harder to make ends meet each day. In the past year,…Read More
Your Kindness Can Change Lives: Support the JFCS Spring Appeal The future of the social safety net is uncertain, and changes on the horizon will deeply affect the well-being of the very people we serve in our community. Right now, over 1,700 of our neighbors are facing food insecurity and struggling to…Read More
Throughout the past month, we’ve seen a flurry of orders coming from the new administration to halt federal funding and aid to vulnerable groups of individuals. US resettlement organizations including JFCS are still operating under the devastating order to stop all work funded by the US Department of State to aid…Read More
On Monday, January 20th, President Trump issued several executive orders making changes to policies that impact the individuals we serve at JFCS, including refugees, asylum seekers and humanitarian parolees, and those in the LGBTQ+ community. Refugee Admission Program The government is suspending the Refugee Resettlement Program for at least four…Read More
The achievements of JFCS are a testament to the power of collaboration between our dedicated staff, valued clients, and the incredible volunteers who selflessly contribute their time and efforts. Together, we have created a thriving community where compassion, support, and empowerment flourish. This year, our staff recognized the exceptional dedication…Read More
The JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry recently had a successful pop-up event in partnership with the JCC Senior Lunch Program. Over 130 strawberries and blueberries were distributed at the event to 66 seniors, along with jar grippers and adult MyPlates (which provide information about nutrition and food groups). The event…Read More
Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh Donates Food and Money We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the students of the Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh for their exceptional contribution to the Squirrel Hill Food Pantry. Their selflessness and dedication have made a significant impact on the lives…Read More
With the end of Title 42, many may have questions about the implications of this change for immigration law, asylum seekers, and more. Jamie Englert, Director of JFCS Immigration Legal Services, and Ivonne Smith-Tapia, Director of JFCS Refugee & Immigrant Services, help explain what Title 42 was and the current…Read More
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