February is American Heart Month and Children’s Dental Health Month and the JFS Food Pantry will be collecting items in honor of these designations

What better a way to recognize American Heart Month than collecting heart healthy foods!  Currently the Pantry is seeking whole grain cereals such as Cheerios or anything with whole grains; Canned Salmon or Oatmeal tubs (Steel cut; Instant or Regular). 

In addition, to honor Children’s Dental Health Month, the Pantry is seeking children’s toothpaste and children’s toothbrushes. 

Donations can be dropped off at the JFS Food Pantry, 1440 Whalley Avenue, New Haven on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. or you can call (203) 397-0796 to schedule an alternative time. Questions can be directed to shagan@jfsnh.org

The JFS Food Pantry is in need of canned soups to stock its shelves and what better time to donate than during National Soup Month! We are seeking donations of all things “Soup.” This includes hearty meat based soups, kids soups, dry soup mixes, broths (cans or cartons), and microwaveable soups.

Our team is ready to receive your canned soup donations! Small Donations can be dropped off at the JFS Food Pantry, 1440 Whalley Avenue, New Haven on the following dates between 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18th or 25th or Thursday, January 19th or 26th. If you will be dropping off a large quantity of items, or would like to drop off on a different day, please call ahead so we can schedule your donation drop off.

If you have any questions, please contact the Pantry at (203) 397-0796 email shagan@jfsnh.org.