September is National Hunger Action Month and Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven, Inc. is participating by collecting non-perishable food to help stock its pantry shelves. Hunger Action Month is your opportunity to be a part of this national movement by donating non-perishable items to help feed the many local families in need of food assistance.Some of the items most requested include:Cereal

Boxed pasta

Hamburger Helper;

Rice mixes (Rice-a-Roni, microwave rice pouches);

Grains (couscous, quinoa);

Canned vegetables all varieties (beets, mushrooms, potatoes – sliced, whole or diced, corn, French style green beans, peas, lima beans);

Canned Tomatoes (whole peeled; crushed, puree, tomato paste, diced)

Tea and Coffee (especially Decaf);

Soups of all types; and baking mixes.

Newly purchased Non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at the JFS Food Pantry (1440 Whalley Avenue) on Wednesdays or Thursdays between 8:30 – 12:00 PM. For an alternate drop off day and time, please contact Sandy Hagan at (203) 397-0796.