JFCS Takes Entrepreneurial Approach

Given the economic decline of the past six months, Friedman said requests for services have increased 50 percent, an additional seven to 10 cases a day, and the institution has opened or expanded five food pantries.

Still, Friedman said JFCS will have the funds to support its expansion of services. "When you have really deep roots in the community, you find that there are hundreds of thousands of people who deeply care about quality of life and will continue to give even in difficult times," she said. "Because they understand now more than ever is the time to give."