Posted 2 months ago
By Clare Gravon, JFCS Food Security Program Coordinator Access to food has been a critical issue for so many families this past year. The pandemic created new barriers (quarantining) and exacerbated existing barriers (employment and transportation). At JFCS, we think about our food security work[...]Posted 9 months ago
With food insecurity at record-high levels in the Twin Cities, JFCS has added to its food security services by fighting hunger in new ways this fall. These efforts include securing food donations, emergency food box deliveries, outreach to local food shelves and legislative advocacy plans. &n[...]Posted 1 year ago
Beth, a single mother of four young children, had just moved into an apartment after experiencing homelessness and a recent divorce. She was referred to our ACT Program by a social worker at her oldest child’s elementary school, who requested help accessing free or low-cost furniture and househol[...]Posted 1 year ago
A list of food resources Food is an essential service even, as we observe the Minnesota Stay at Home order. These programs are making every effort to remain in operation and do it safely for all by practicing physical distancing. Meals delivered or to take away— Times, locations, and[...]Posted 2 years ago
JFCS' Advocacy Committee works to raise awareness, further change, and/or advocate funding for mission-related issues that JFCS programs and services address. Food security is one of the committee's focus areas. In light of recent cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), JFCS C[...]Posted 3 years ago
By Clare Gravon • Food Security Program Coordinator This month marks the Minnesota Foodshare March Campaign, which brings together community organizations, businesses, and faith communities to help stock nearly 300 food shelves statewide. It is the largest grassroots food and fund dri[...]Posted 3 years ago
By Clare Gravon • Food Security Program Coordinator In my role as Food Security Program Coordinator at Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis, I spend most of my time in community settings talking to people about food resources – especially the Supplemental Nutrition [...]Posted 3 years ago
Following the failure of a farm bill in Congress that would have added additional work requirements for people receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Program) benefits, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison visited JFCS and PRISM Food Shelf on May 25 to host a roundtable discussion on SNAP and food security issue[...]Posted 3 years ago
JFCS addresses immediate food security needs through our own programs and community partnerships, but we don’t lose focus on the big picture either. Through our Advocacy Committee, members of our staff and Board of Directors advocate on issues of importance affecting our clients and community. [...]Posted 4 years ago
JFCS held its 29th Annual Benefit on Saturday, Dec. 2. During the evening we showed this video, demonstrating how JFCS programs address basic needs and food security. These programs include Kosher Meals on Wheels, Emergency Financial Assistance, Jewish Free Loan Program, and assistance for qualifyin[...]