Throughout the pandemic, many folks in our community have struggled with food security. Having children home all day, every day, rather than in school, can stress tight family food budgets – especially when the[...] Helping our neighbor, PRISM, as needs increase
Posted 5 years ago
Food Box Packing and DistributionWe are are continuing to provide extra support to our neighboring agency, PRISM, to supply it with volunteers that can help respond to the growing food needs in the community. PRI[...] From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: June 2019
Posted 6 years ago
Pay attention to the less observed side of summer
It’s finally beginning to genuinely feel like summer around here. When I drive to work in the morning, I’m dodging kids on bicycles instead of orang[...] Introducing Community Services Director Amy Weiss
Posted 7 years ago
With its Community Services programs, JFCS looks for opportunities that help build and sustain well-being and meaningful connections, creating a stronger community. Through partnerships with PRISM Food Shelf and i[...] From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: July 2017
Posted 8 years ago
Has there ever been a time when we have been more focused on food than we are right now? Everywhere we look it seems we are exposed to new foods, new programs, magazines and social media sites promoting food, new [...] PRISM seeks kid-friendly food donations for Summer Hunger campaign
Posted 8 years ago
JFCS is helping PRISM food shelf stock the Summer Snack Shack and let kids be kids over the summer!
Now that school is out for the summer, 7,000 children in PRISM's service area can no longer rely on [...] ‘This Is Hunger’ traveling exhibit visits Twin Cities June 27-30
Posted 8 years ago
JFCS, Adath Jeshurun Congregation, and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul partner with MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger to bring must-see national exhibit featuring faces and stories of America’s hidden hungry
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