Jewish Family Services is preparing for its annual Hanukkah Project.
JFS, with the help of the community, will use its Hanukkah Project to help more than 300 individuals and families in the community who are facing challenges. (This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 18.)
There are two ways people can support JFS’ Hanukkah Project:
- Adopting a family or individual for one or more JFS recipients: Those interested should fill out an “Adopt a Recipient” interest form on the JFS website. JFS will send them the recipient’s list, and the adopter shops at their convenience. The drop-off for unwrapped gifts will be from Nov. 28 to Dec. 7 at JFS’ office at the Jewish Community Campus.
- Giving gift cards: Gift cards allow individuals and families to choose items for themselves, shop for groceries, or surprise a family member. Those interested can make a financial donation to JFS, and it will purchase the gift cards for them. Donors can donate online or mail or deliver checks to JFS offices at the Jewish Community Campus or at JFS’ Brookside office at 425 E. 63rd St., Kansas City. Checks should include “Hanukkah Project” in the memo line. Gift cards should be donated in $25 increments. The donation deadline is Nov. 28.
The JFS Hanukkah Wrap Party will be on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the social hall of the Jewish Community Campus. Volunteers are needed to wrap and later deliver gifts to clients. Registration for the wrap party will be posted on JFS’ website soon.
Any questions about the Hanukkah Project should be emailed to . More information about JFS can be found at jfskc.org.