Elena Ritz was recently hired as the JFCS Food Security Coordinator – below, she speaks about her background and how JFCS works to address food security challenges the community currently faces:
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By Kim Mueller • JFCS Food Security Coordinator
Thanks to all who have donated to JFCS’ Food and Funds Drive for PRISM. We’re nearing the halfway point and the boxes are starting to fill up – but the n[...]
JFCS’ Food Security Program provides emergency and long-term food assistance including emergency food boxes, assistance applying for SNAP and connecting individuals and families with community food resources. Th[...]
JFCS and PRISM Food Shelf of Golden Valley have an operating partnership to extend the capacities of both social service agencies to meet the needs of individuals and families experiencing financial hardship and/[...]
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 b[...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 practic[...]
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. [...]
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 [...]