Food insecurity in Minnesota: A growing concern and the importance of community support

Posted 2 months ago

By Mental Health and Senior Services Director Jill Kozberg and Associate Director of Client Services Laura Gorke Minnesota Foodshare campaigns every March, this year from March 1 through April 6, to raise fund[...]

JFCS March FoodShare Campaign for PRISM is almost halfway there

Posted 2 years ago

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[...]

With need at an all-time high, JFCS conducts multi-pronged effort to address food insecurity

Posted 4 years 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 [...]

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[...]

JFCS volunteering update: May 2020

Posted 5 years ago

By Dana Shapiro • Community and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator & Intake Counselor Thanks to all those who attended our first ever virtual volunteer happy hour on April 23 in celebration of National[...]

JFCS and PRISM’s leaders’ commentary on SNAP cuts published in Star Tribune

Posted 6 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. [...]

Support the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign

Posted 6 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 [...]

The hidden face of hunger

Posted 6 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 set[...]

U.S. Rep. Ellison visits JFCS and PRISM to highlight importance of SNAP food security program

Posted 7 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 PRI[...]

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[...]