To keep pantry shelves full, Jewish Family Services (JFS) needs community donations, especially peanut butter and other spreadables that families rely on every day.
Throughout February, JFS invites the community to take part in its “Spread the Love” food drive by donating jars of their favorite spreadables.
"We take for granted the simplicity of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or even spreadable products in general like ketchup, ranch or mustard,” said Zach Sellers, JFS director of pantry operations. “For some of our families, this is a luxury to have and not something we just always have on hand. That is why providing these items during our ‘Spread the Love’ campaign is such a benefit to our pantries.”
Honey and other non-perishable spreadables are also welcome and among the most requested items in the two locations of the JFS pantry. Donations can be dropped off in designated barrels at The J and the JFS Brookside office.
During the “Spread the Love” campaign, JFS hopes to collect 2,500 jars of spreadables to stock pantry shelves. Individuals, businesses, schools, youth groups, organizations and neighborhoods are encouraged to host their own food drives throughout February.
Donors may also purchase items for the food pantry directly through the JFS Pantry Wish List on Amazon (amzn.to/3XH5v7Z) or make a financial contribution to the pantry at jfskc.org/donate.
Those interested in hosting a drive during February can email or call Zach Sellers at (816) 785-8720 to coordinate dates.