4 Session Open Topic Grief Exploration Support Group
2024-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | CT
OPEN TOPIC GRIEF EXPLORATION GROUPS: WILL BE OFFERED FOUR TIMES
Group attendees with facilitator’s support, will be able to identify the most emergent topic
related to loss, grief, and healing. Topics range from a focus on personal and/or community
responses and impact from loss and grief.
Meeting Time: TUESDAYS 7 PM – 8:30 PM on ZOOM
November 14th, December 12th, January 9th, February 13th
For more information, or to register for any of the groups listed below, contact Barb Segura, LPC, or Dinesh Perera, LMFT, at griefgroups@jfsnh.org. You will receive zoom link and password.

Barb Segura, LPC creates a sacred space for healing and transformation. Grief is often unacknowledged in our fast paced, youth-oriented culture. The grief journey is an individual journey, as unique as fingerprints. If tended to, grief can guide our healing and enrich our lives. She provides grief education, consultation, coaching and facilitates support groups. Some support groups are offered specifically for the Jewish mourner.

Save the Date: A Night of Recognition - April 7, 2024
2024-04-07 18:00 - 20:30 | JCC of Greater New Haven, 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT, 06525, United States
Save the date for the Annual Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven Spring Event – A Night of Recognition.
Sunday, April 7, 2024 6 pm – 8:30 pm at the JCC.
Additional information will be published as the date gets closer.

JFS Passover Closures
2024-04-22 15:00 - 2024-04-24 17:00 | CT
JFS will be closed in observance of Passover on the following dates:
Monday, April 22nd close at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23rd Closed
Wednesday, April 24th Closed

JFS Passover Closures
2024-04-29 09:00 - 2024-04-30 17:00 | CT
JFS will be closed in observance of Passover on the following dates:
Monday, April 29th Closed
Tuesday, APril 30th Closed

The Great Give May 1-2
2024-05-01 00:00 - 2024-05-02 23:59 | CT
The Great Give is returning on May 1-2. This 36-hr, online, community-wide giving event, created by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, helps non-profits such as JFS to raise visibility to their programs and services. During the 36 hours, you can show your support by making a donation to Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven. Use this special link on May 1st.
https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/jewish-family-service-of-new-haven

Office & Pantry Closed for Shavuot
2024-06-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-13 08:00 - 17:00 | CT
The JFS Office and Pantry will be closed on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13th for Shavuot. We will open again on Friday, June 14th.

Office & Pantry Closed for Juneteenth
2024-06-19 | CT
The JFS Office and Pantry will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th for Juneteenth. We will be back in the office on Thursday, June 20th.

JFS Annual Meeting
2024-06-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven, 1440 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT, 06515, United States
The Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven Annual Meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 10-11 am. The meeting will be held at the JFS office, 1440 Whalley Avenue, New Haven. Please RSVP to Robbin Seipold.

Office Closed July 4th Independence Day
2024-07-02 08:00 - 17:00 | CT
The JFS Office & Pantry will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4th. Have a safe holiday.

Inclusivity Celebration August 16
2024-08-16 11:00 - 13:00 | JCC of Greater New Haven, 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT, 06525, United States
Join us the the JFS Inclusivity Celebration on Friday, August 16, 2024 celebrating Rachel Scolnic Dobin’s new position as Inclusivity Director at the JCC. The event will be from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (brief program at 12:15 p.m.) in the Vine Auditorium, 360 Amity Road in Woodbridge. The event will bring together members of our Holocaust Survivors Program the JFS Shalom Group; the Cafe J team from The Schleifer Center at Chapel Haven; past & present Board members, JFS staff and our JFS donors who generously support our mission.

Labor Day - Closed
2024-09-02 | CT
The JFS office will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 2nd. Staff will return on Tuesday, September 3rd. Please be safe and enjoy your long weekend (for those who have a day off).

Hunger Action Month Food Collection Sept 3rd - 27th
2024-09-03 08:30 - 2024-09-27 15:00 | JFS Food Pantry, 1440 Whalley Avenue 1st fl, CT, 06515
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.

Stop & Shop Bouquet Promotion Benefits JFS Food Pantry Oct 1-31
2024-10-01 08:00 - 2024-10-31 17:00 | Stop & Shop Amity Road, New Haven, 112 Amity Road, New Haven, 06515, United States
Throughout the entire month of October, Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven’s Food Pantry will receive a $1 donation for every $10.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker purchased at the Stop & Shop located at 112 Amity Road in New Haven.
Bring on the Fall season and purchase a bouquet as a pick me up, a thank you, or just because. Flowers can make someone’s day, spread smiles and brighten up a room. And the best part is your purchase will also feed the hungry! It’s a win win situation. The Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquets with the red circle sticker are located in the floral section of the store or near the Pharmacy or you may ask the Amity Stop & Shop Florist for assistance.

Aging Adult Continuing Education & Support
2024-10-01 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-08 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-15 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-22 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-29 11:30 - 12:30 | JCC of Greater New Haven, 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT, 06525, United States
The JFS Aging Adult Services Program is excited to announce an ongoing continuing education class at the JCC, featuring several guest speakers who are new to our community! We invite you to stop by, say hello, and feel free to bring a friend. This group is FREE and no reservation is required. Whether you come to get your questions answered by an Aging Life Care Manager or to join a supportive discussion with fellow participants from the Aging Mastery Program, we believe we thrive when we come together. Our collaborative efforts have addressed numerous questions, and we are eager to keep these vital conversations flowing! These weekly groups will be held in the Legion Ave Room at the JCC of Greater new Haven.

JFS Closed for Rosh Hashanah
2024-10-02 15:00 - 2024-10-04 17:00 | CT
In observance of Rosh Hashanah, JFS will close at 3 p.m on Wednesday, October 2nd and will be closed on Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4th. Shanah Tovah Umetukah!

JFS Closed for Sukkot
2024-10-16 15:00 - 2024-10-18 17:00 | CT
In observance of Sukkot, JFS will close at 3 p.m on Wednesday, October 16 th and will be closed on Thursday, October 17th and Friday, October 18th. Chag Sameach!

JFS Closed for Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
2024-10-23 15:00 - 2024-10-25 17:00 | CT
In observance of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, JFS will close at 3 p.m on Wednesday, October 23rd and will be closed on Thursday, October 24th and Friday, October 24th. Chag Sameach!

Office Closed For Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29 | CT
The JFS Office and Food Pantry will be closed on Thursday November 28th and Friday November 29th for Thanksgiving. For those who celebrate we wish you health and happiness during this season of thankfulness and gratitude.

Office Closed for Christmas
2024-12-25 | CT
The JFS Office and Food Pantry will be closed on Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas. For those who celebrate we wish you blessed holiday.

Office Closed - New Year's Day
2025-01-01 | CT
The JFS Office and Food Pantry will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 for New Year’s Day. Wishing you a safe, happy and healthy 2025!

January is the Annual "Souper Bowl" Soup Collection
2025-01-07 08:00 - 2025-02-14 15:00 | JFS Food Pantry, 1440 Whalley Avenue 1st fl, CT, 06515
January is National Soup Month and it’s time for our Annual 2025 “Soup”er Bowl of Caring.” During January and the first two weeks of February leading up to the televised championship football game, the JFS Food Pantry & Food Assistance Program will be collecting all things “Soup.”
You can join our team to help in our battle to fight hunger in our local community. Here’s what you can hand off to us during this special non-perishable soup collection:
Meat based soup (beef, chicken all varieties)
Kid’s soup (chicken & stars, chicken & rice, alphabet)
Cream soup (cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, potato, clam chowder, cream of broccoli, split pea)
Dry soup mixes
Broths (chicken, beef, turkey, vegetable) cans or cartons
Low sodium or healthy soups
Single serve microwavable soup
Kosher soup mixes
Organic soups
Donations can be dropped off at the JFS Food Pantry, 1440 Whalley Avenue, New Haven beginning January 8th on Wednesday and Thursdays between 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. If you will be dropping off a large quantity of items, or need a different day and time, please contact us so we can schedule your donation drop off. If you have any questions, please contact the Pantry at (203) 397-0796 or Sandy Hagan at shagan@jfsnh.org.

Office Closed in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2025-01-20 | CT
The JFS Office will be closed on Monday, January 20th in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – a Day of Service. For more information about this holiday, please visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr._Day

Food Pantry Collecting Canned Food for National Canned Food Month
2025-02-12 08:00 - 2025-02-27 17:00 | JFS Food Pantry, 1440 Whalley Avenue 1st fl, CT, 06515
February is National Canned Food Month and the JFS Food Pantry is collecting all varieties of canned food. Stumped about what to donate, here is a list of what our Pantry visitors frequently ask for:
Canned Fruit (peaches, pineapple, oranges, pears, tropical fruit, cranberry sauce)
Canned Vegetables (green peas, pigeon peas, creamed corn, carrots, potatoes (sliced, diced, whole), sauerkraut, beets
Canned Beans (kidney, white kidney/cannellini, chick peas, pink beans, small red beans, navy beans, chili beans); organic beans
Canned Tomato products (whole tomatoes, puree, crushed, tomato paste, tomato sauce); organic tomato products
Canned soups (all varieties and types); organic soups

Drop off Monday – Thursday from 9-3 at the JFS Food Pantry, 1440 Whalley Avenue in New Haven. For more information please call the Pantry at 203-397-0796.

Virtual Purim Costume Contest
2025-03-10 08:00 - 2025-03-21 12:00 | CT

Cereal Collection March 10-28
2025-03-10 08:00 - 2025-03-28 12:00 | CT
March is National Nutrition Month! This month the JFS Food Pantry is focusing on nutritious, healthy cereal donations. In order to provide every family with one box of cereal the Pantry would need at least 250 boxes monthly! Here are several tips to help you choose healthy cereals for your pantry donation.

Look for cereals containing whole grains. These are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Examples include oatmeal, whole wheat flakes, and brown rice cereal. Look for cereals with less than 5 grams of sugar and 1 gram of fat per serving. Many cereals are fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, such as iron, folate, and B vitamins. Individually or combined, these ingredients can help provide valuable nutrition. Donations can be dropped off at the Pantry Wednesday and Thursdays between 8:15 -1. If you need a different time or day, contact us at shagan@jfsnh.org.
