Squirrel Hill Food Pantry
With costs rising, increased usage of Squirrel Hill Food Pantry and changes to SNAP program underway, JFCS staffers worry about Pittsburghers' access to food. (Photo by Klaus Nielsen via Pexels)
September 4, 2025, 9:50 am
Squirrel Hill Food Pantry celebrates 25 years while facing surging demands
For more than quarter-century, local institution has ensured Pittsburghers do not go hungry. Along with marking milestone, staff hope community recognizes present and looks ahead
By Adam Reinherz
JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry (Photo courtesy of Allie Reefer)
April 4, 2025, 2:47 pm
Federal funding cuts could hurt JFCS food pantry
The pantry relies on a supply of shelf-stable milk, produce and other food from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, which estimates a 13% loss of its annual distribution,
By Abigail Hakas
Jesse Sharrard (Photo courtesy of JFCS)
April 1, 2024, 3:24 pm
Jesse Sharrard named new director of Squirrel Hill Food Pantry
“I think I’ve got a lot of compassion for people and their circumstances, their need to eat and their need to feed their families.”
By Justin Vellucci
Squirrel Hill Food Pantry shelves. Photo provided by Allie Reefer.
November 30, 2021, 10:12 am
Wiz Khalifa shows ‘Black and Yellow’ love with Squirrel Hill Food Pantry donation
“This time of the year, we see a lot of emergency clients and more need for case management with utilities and gas and electric needs, housing challenges and clothing."
By David Rullo
Volunteers stock shelves at the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry. (Photo courtesy of JFCS)
July 19, 2021, 10:02 am
Squirrel Hill Food Pantry set to fully reopen
Clients will soon be able to resume shopping at the pantry 'grocery store style'
By Justin Vellucci
Shalom Pittsburgh volunteers Jon Halpern (left) and Greg Unatin stock shelves Sunday at the Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry. (JF&CS photo)
April 2, 2020, 8:42 am
Squirrel Hill Food Pantry continues full service to community
Pantry serves more than 1,500 families
By Toby Tabachnick
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