Unless otherwise noted, all events are virtual. Some events require an RSVP or enrollment in our programs, so please confirm your spot in advance. Please check directly with JFS on program dates, as dates may change.
April Food Drives – Items needed are canned fruit and vegetables and multi-purpose cleaner sprays.
April 8 (Brookside) 4-5:30 p.m. 425 E. 63rd St. Donors are instructed to pull into a designated parking space on the west side of the building and call the number listed; a volunteer will pick up items directly from cars.
April 18 (The J). 10 a.m.-noon. 5801 W 115th St., Overland Park. Drop off will be in the front circle drive where JFS volunteers and staff will take items directly from cars
May Food Drives – Items needed are peanut butter, cereal, and deodorant.
May 13 (Brookside) 4-5:30 p.m. 425 E. 63rd St. Donors are instructed to pull into a designated parking space on the west side of the building and call the number listed; a volunteer will pick up items directly from cars.
May 16 (TheJ). 10 a.m.-noon. 5801 W 115th St., Overland Park. Drop off will be in the front circle drive where JFS volunteers and staff will take items directly from cars
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Monthly the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City and area congregations host food drives to help stock the two locations of Jewish Family Services Food Pantry. With the combination of COVID-19 and the wintry weather, donations are needed more than ever.
The JFS Food Pantry is monthly serving more than 900 families and their pets from its two locations, and the numbers continue to grow. For Passover, JFS will provide150 families with appropriate items to enjoy a traditional holiday meal. JFS relies on food drives and donations for 50 percent of the products it distributes. One in four individuals receiving assistance from the JFS Food Pantry also benefits from one or more additional services the agency provides.
If you miss the opportunity to donate during the Community Food Drives, donations can be delivered. at the JFS barrel in the lobby of the Jewish Community Campus during business hours. Donors can also make a financial contribution to purchase items for the pantry at jfskc.org.
Help stock the JFS Food Pantry! The most-needed items this month are toilet paper, canned main dish(ravioli spaghettios), deodorant and shampoo.
Donors are asked to pull into a designated parking space on the west side of the building and call the number listed; a volunteer will pick up items directly from cars.
Donations to the JFS Food Pantry can also be dropped off in designated barrels in the lobby of the Jewish Community Campus during business hours. Donations to the JFS Food Pantry in Brookside may be dropped off by appointment only by calling (816) 333-1172.
After dropping off items, donors should register their donations at www.jfskc.org/inkind/. Only donors who register their items will be considered for The J membership.
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The Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City and area congregations host Community Food Drives to help stock the two locations of Jewish Family Services Food Pantry.
The JFS Food Pantry is monthly serving approximately 900 families and their pets from its two locations. JFS relies on food drives and donations for 50 percent of the products it distributes. One in four individuals receiving assistance from the JFS Food Pantry also benefits from one or more additional services the agency provides.
Help stock our Food Pantry! The most-needed items in August are toilet paper, deodorant, shampoo and canned mained dishes (ravioli, spaghetti).
Donors are asked to pull into a designated parking space on the west side of the building and call the number listed; a volunteer will pick up items directly from cars.
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Help stock our Food Pantry! The most-needed items in August are canned main dishes, such as Spaghettios or ravioli, deodorant, shampoo and toilet paper.
During the Community Food Drive, drop off will be in the front circle drive of the Jewish Community Campus where JFS volunteers and staff will take items directly from cars.
Monthly the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City and area congregations host food drives to help stock the two locations of Jewish Family Services Food Pantry.