Food for thought – More Jews struggle with making ends meet

(Cleveland Jewish News) (Ed: Review of resources available for those in need including Gesher and the Kosher Food Bank.)

During the holidays many families gather around the dinner table to share a large meal with relatives and friends. But for some Jewish families, putting food on the table can be a daily struggle.

According to the 2011 Greater Cleveland Jewish Population Study published by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, 19 percent of Jewish households fall at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, which was $29,000 for a two-person household in 2011.

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