Jewish Family Services is partnering with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City for its monthly drive-up communitywide food drive on Sunday, Nov. 20. JFS is asking donors to put together a Thanksgiving Meal Kit.
While JFS is happy to accept any shelf-stable food or personal care items, for the most needed items for November, we are asking donors to assemble Thanksgiving meal kits. The meal kits consist of one box of stuffing, two cans of pumpkin pie filling or canned fruit filling, two cans of green beans, one can of mushroom soup, one bag/box of mashed potatoes, two cans of sweet potatoes/yams, two boxes of macaroni and cheese, one bag/box of rice, one roll or cornbread mix, one jar or packet of gravy, and one package of French-fried onions.
Each month, JFS provides food, household supplies and personal hygiene items for approximately 800 families with dignity and care. About 50% of the food pantry’s donations come from the public.
The drive will be from 10 a.m. to noon in the front circle drive of the Jewish Community Campus. 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.
