Fighting Food Insecurity While Inflation Rises
March is National Nutrition Month, and it was created to call attention to making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. It’s also an excellent time to talk about JFS’s Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Food Pantry.
The U.S. inflation rate is at a 40-year high, and with the cost of essentials, such as food, gas, and rent, continuing to rise, more people are turning to food banks. Throughout the country, food pantries, like our Weinberg Food Pantry, were already facing greater need due to COVID-19, and demand shows no sign of relenting. We are currently seeing an increase of 10 to 15 new families each day at the Weinberg Food Pantry.
For individuals and families facing hunger and food insecurity, our food pantry is there to make ends meet without having to sacrifice their health and well-being. Pantry shelves are stocked with staples, refrigerators are filled with dairy products and meat, and tables are topped with bins are full of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Larry, a veteran and one of our food pantry volunteers, sees how impactful and valuable our pantry service is for our members. “The food that our pantry provides is amazing,” said Larry. “We regularly have organic, vegetarian, and gluten-free products available for our clients to enjoy.”
The Weinberg Food Pantry is open three days a week, and clients can visit two times per month.
There are several ways you can help our neighbors in need.
Donate nonperishable food. Learn about filling a virtual shopping cart, shopping on Amazon, and dropping off donations.
Volunteer to sort and pack food and help shoppers select items.
Donate to JFS to help sustain the programs and services that our community relies on, such as the Weinberg Food Pantry.
Learn more about the Weinberg Food Pantry.