Shir Ami Collects Over 21,000 Pounds of Food to Help Neighbors in Need During the High Holidays Season

Shir Ami Collects Over 21,000 Pounds of Food to Help Neighbors in Need During the High Holidays Season

Shir Ami, the Heart of Reform Judaism in Bucks County, mobilized its congregation during the Jewish High Holidays to combat hunger locally, collecting more than 21,000 pounds of food and personal care necessities and surpassing its goal of 20,000 pounds. The timing could not be more urgent. With recent cuts to SNAP benefits and the rising cost of groceries, food pantries across the region are seeing historic demand. For many families, a bag of p…