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Beth Samuel Bags Snack Packs

kids at Beth Samuel help bag snack packs

Program Assistant, Arielle, went to Congregation Beth Samuel this past month for some Tu BiShvat celebrations! Several congregations in the area merged to form the Beth Samuel Jewish Center. They take a contemporary approach to Jewish life, integrating a deep respect for traditional Judaism. The center focuses on insights and…Read More

Food Pantry Volunteer Spotlight: Ellen

Food Pantry Volunteer Spotlight Ellen brings bread every Wednesday

This month's JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Volunteer Spotlight features Ellen! Affectionately known as “The Bread Lady” at the pantry, Ellen has been volunteering on Wednesdays for six years. Her responsibilities range from picking up bread and sweets from Giant Eagle to stocking shelves to shopping with clients. Ellen started…Read More

Healthy Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Apples

Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Apples Whether your New Year's resolution is to eat healthier or you're just looking for quick and easy dinner recipes, this Sheet Pan Chicken provides delicious flavor with healthy, nutritious ingredients--and it takes less than half an hour to prepare! Recipe adapted from:…Read More

Who gets help from the Food Pantry? Richard.

At 75, Richard has led a busy life. He was a medic in the Army, worked as a long distance truck driver and as a contractor for many years, and has quite an extended family, including 20 grand- and great grandchildren. His (third) wife is Tanzanian, and currently living there…Read More