News & Stories of Hope

This past month, members of the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry attended the webinar series called Building a Resilient Food Culture hosted by Food21, Pitt Honors College, and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. This five-part series explores the opportunities and challenges for food assistance programs caused by COVID-19. The…Read More

Summer is the peak season for food poisoning because warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to flourish. In order to enjoy a delicious and safe grilling season, follow these simple steps. Separate At the grocery store, pick up meat, poultry, and seafood last before checking out. Keep them separate from other…Read More

National Peach Month Recipe: Peach Ricotta Toast  Adapted from: Breakfast for Dinner  1 Serving  Total Time: 5 minutes  INGREDIENTS  2 slices of bread 2 tbsp. ricotta cheese (approximately) 1 ripe fresh peach, pitted and sliced roasted and salted pistachios, chopped honey to drizzle INSTRUCTIONS Toast both slices of bread. Spread…Read More

July is National Peach Month. Peaches are in season in the summer, so let’s take a look at some of their health benefits according to the Produce for Better Health Foundation! Nutritional Content Peaches are naturally low in fat, free of saturated fat, cholesterol-free, sodium-free, and a good source of…Read More