Although the pandemic is easing, there are still more than 775 families in our community who count on the Jewish Family Services food pantry each month for food, household and personal care items, and even pet food.
With two locations of its food pantry – one in Brookside East and the other at the Jewish Community Campus in Overland Park – JFS needs donations from the community to help keep its shelves stocked. About 50% of the items in the pantry come from donated products, many received during food drives.
During July, JFS is asking the public to donate canned main dishes, such as Spaghettios or ravioli, deodorant and shampoo. Packages of toilet paper can also be donated as part of JFS’ summer WipeOut campaign. The pantry distributes 2,700 rolls of toilet paper each month.
Drop off times and locations for the July community food drives are:
4 – 5:30 p.m. July 8 at JFS food pantry in Brookside, 425 E. 63rd St., Kansas City. Donors are instructed to pull into a designated parking space on the west side of the building and call the number listed; a volunteer will pick up items directly from cars.
10 a.m. to noon July 18 at the Jewish Community Campus, 5801 W 115th St., Overland Park. Drop off will be in the front circle drive where JFS volunteers and staff will take items directly from cars.
If you miss the opportunity to donate during the food drives’ designated hours, donations can be dropped off in the JFS barrel in the lobby of the Jewish Community Campus during business hours or at the Brookside office with appointment by calling (816) 333-1172. Donors may also purchase through the JFS Pantry Wish List on Amazon or by making a financial contribution to the pantry at jfskc.org.
Individuals and organizations are also needed to host WipeOut toilet paper drives this summer. JFS has all the tools needed to help make your drive a success. For more information, email .
