JFS is partnering with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City for the High Holiday food drive currently taking place.
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 October: 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 can return their donations to their place of worship; drop-off deadlines may vary.
This month, JFS will hold its contactless community food drive on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon in the front circle drive of the Jewish Community Campus. Any items can be dropped off at the community drive.
Other drop off options include:
- Weekdays at the JFS donation barrel inside the lobby of the Jewish Community Campus, 5801 W. 115th St., in Overland Park, during business hours.
- Every Tuesday, noon to 2 p.m., in designated barrels in front circle drive of the Jewish Community Campus, and JFS at 425 E. 63rd St. in Brookside
Those wishing to donate at JFS’ Brookside location can do so by appointment by calling (816) 333-1172.
Purchases can also be made through the “JFS Pantry” Wish List through Amazon. A link to the Amazon Shopping List can be found on the homepage of the JFS website, www.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 found at (913) 327-8257 or .