JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry

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Jesse Sharrard, Director of the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry states, "We are committed to providing food to everyone who comes to us in need. But as the need rises, so does the cost of meeting that promise. We spend more than $30,000 every month bringing in the more than 30,000 pounds that the families we serve rely on, and we anticipate that figure will rise in the months to come."

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Strengthen Our Community Your donation makes a difference. 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 put en...

If you receive SNAP benefits and lost food due to the power outages, you may be eligible for replacement benefits.

The images and link below has all of the details including an affidavit that you must sign and send in within 10 days, attesting to the loss of food.

If you have questions, please contact your local County Assistance Office or the Statewide Customer Service Center at 1-877-395-8930.

https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dhs/documents/services/masscare/documents/Replacement-SNAP-Flyer-English-PA-1986.pdf

Thank you to the Google team for taking time out of their day to volunteer at the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry on Wednesday!

Do you have a team that would love to get involved by volunteering at the pantry? Visit the link below to learn more and sign up.
https://www.jfcspgh.org/food-pantry-volunteering/

One act of kindness means a family doesn’t have to worry about food today.

With the cost of living rising, more families are finding it harder to make ends meet each day. Every single person who relies on the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry are counting on us for essential food and resources to get by. You can help make a difference in their lives!

Donate today at the link below:
https://jfcspgh.networkforgood.com/projects/249571-pantry-appeal-spring-2025

Sara is not the only one relying on the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry. Right now, over 1,700 of our neighbors are facing food insecurity and struggling to put enough food on their tables. You can make a real, immediate impact on our neighbors, like Sara, so they can put healthy food on the table for their family and children.

Together, we can help ensure a stronger, more secure future for those who need it most. Donate today at the link below:
https://jfcspgh.networkforgood.com/projects/249571-pantry-appeal-spring-2025

Every year, the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry works to ensure that food insecurity is not a barrier for our community to observe Passover. The pantry provides Kosher jams, gefilte fish, fresh produce, matzo, matzo meals, cake mixes, and macaroons, so every family has what they need for the holiday.

To learn more about the pantry's preparation and distribution, read the Pittsburgh Post Gazette article below:

Food pantry helps hundreds in Pittsburgh prepare for Passover Seder As Jewish families prepared to celebrate the start of Passover at sundown Saturday with the traditional Seder meal, the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry...

The JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry received a generous donation from Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Oakland who has showed an incredible act of compassion. As part of their annual weekend of service, this spring, the women of Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church organize a community service project that aims to make sure a child's special day is included with at least a birthday cake. Inspired by the idea of spreading joy with cake kits like Beverly Birthdays they have introduced their own Birthday Cake Kits.

The kits have so far been disbursed to parts of the Hill District and East End programs with all the essentials needed to celebrate a birthday. Each kit includes cake mix, frosting, candles, sprinkles and balloons ensuring that some children can experience the joy of a birthday celebration.

The initiative not only brings smiles to the faces of children but also fosters a sense of community and togetherness. Through their Birthday Cake Kits, they are not just providing food but also creating moments of happiness and memories that will last a lifetime.

Interested in making a donation or volunteering at the pantry? Email [email protected] today!

Right now, over 1,700 of our neighbors are facing food insecurity and struggling to put enough food on their tables. Together, we can help ensure a stronger, more secure future for those who need it most. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today to support our mission and strengthen our community. Donate today at the link below:
https://jfcspgh.networkforgood.com/projects/249571-pantry-appeal-spring-2025

The Passover distribution is still taking place at the pantry. Families are welcome to stop by the food pantry during regular business hours for a pre-packed bag full of Passover foods. Some of the items that are given to the families and individuals we serve include: Kosher jams, gefilte fish, fresh produce, matzo, matzo meals, cake mixes , macaroons, and more! If you are looking to receive Passover items, please contact the food pantry line at 412.421.2708 or email [email protected] before April 15, so we can ensure you receive what you need in time.

Pantry hours: Monday - Friday: 9AM-12:15PM; Tuesday & Thursday: 1:30-2:45PM

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. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation, at the link below, to support our mission and strengthen our community:
https://jfcspgh.networkforgood.com/projects/249571-pantry-appeal-spring-2025