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February Spreads 2,982 Pounds of Love in KC

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”

This Leo Buscaglia quote encapsulates our February when the Kansas City community gallantly gathered to SPREAD their effort, funds, and THE LOVE to feed their neighbors in need.

Per Jo Hickey, JFS Food Pantry Director, “I am pleased to announce that we had 19 known groups contribute 2,982 pounds of love to be spread throughout Greater Kansas City.”

We would especially like to thank these community members for their donations:

Kaufman Center for the Performing Arts • Mariner Wealth Advisors • Flying Horse Taproom • Kristen Fromm’s Book Club • Sloop Dental Co. • Eclectics Gift Gallery • Sharon Johnson • Marla Brockman Super Bowl Party • Zeta’s • MarksNelson • Atonix Digital, a division of Black & Veatch • CASA of Jackson County • 601 Building, Brookside East • S-3 Advisors • Omni HR • JFS Staff • Evie Grant • Pediatric Associates of Overland Park • Shawnee Mission East Mr. Cansas

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Upcoming Events

Apr
15
Thu
5:00 pm JFS L,L&L Virtual Yom Ha’Atzmaut...
JFS L,L&L Virtual Yom Ha’Atzmaut...
Apr 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Register to receive Zoom link for this FREE program Meghann Hennen, a Jewish preschool teacher, based in Cleveland, Ohio, discovered challah’s incredible impact on her life firsthand when she decided to start her own challah[...]
Apr
18
Sun
10:00 am JFS at The J Community Food Drive @ The J KC
JFS at The J Community Food Drive @ The J KC
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
5801 W 115th St., Overland Park. Help stock our Food Pantry! The mos t-needed items this month are canned fruit and vegetables and multi-purpose cleaner sprays. Drop off will be in the front circle drive where[...]
Apr
19
Mon
3:00 pm JFS Virtual Happiness Habits
JFS Virtual Happiness Habits
Apr 19 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Start your week off with a habit to help foster happiness! As we face ever changing uncertainty in our daily lives, we know there are habits that foster happiness regardless of our circumstances. Join us[...]
Apr
21
Wed
11:30 am JFS Grief and Loss Support
JFS Grief and Loss Support
Apr 21 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Meets first and third WednesdayThe ongoing support group is for individuals grieving fromthe death of a loved one. The group provides an opportunityto address issues of loss and grief within a Jewish spiritualcontext in a[...]
Apr
22
Thu
11:00 am JFS Nurses Virtual Support Group
JFS Nurses Virtual Support Group
Apr 22 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Join a group of your peers along with a JFS licensed clinical professional and a registered nurse for: • Safe and confidential space • Peer support • Coping skills Space is limited. To join this[...]
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