Jewish Family Services (JFS) is partnering with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City for a High Holiday food drive taking place now through Oct. 18.
While this drive is during the Jewish holidays, JFS staff urge everyone in the community to donate during this time. JFS provides its services to everyone regardless of faith, age, culture or lifestyle.
For the drive, JFS requests a grocery bag with the pantry’s most-needed items for September: canned chicken, canned chili, tomato products, deodorant and paper towels. Any food, personal care or household goods are also welcome.
Members of local Jewish congregations should return their donations to their place of worship; drop-off deadlines may vary.
Other drop off options include:
- In the JFS donation barrel inside the lobby of the Jewish Community Campus, 5801 W. 115th St., in Overland Park, during business hours.
- In the JFS donation barrel outside its Brookside location by the delivery door during business hours (425 E. 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64110 - loading dock)
Purchases can also be made through the “JFS Pantry” Wish List through Amazon or a store. A link to the Amazon Shopping List can be found on the homepage of the JFS website, jfskc.org.
Each month, more than 800 families receive food support, personal hygiene and perishable items from the two locations of the JFS Food Pantry. JFS relies on public donations for half its pantry inventory.
More information about the High Holiday food drive can be answered at (913) 327-8257 or .