The JFS Food Pantry is in need of canned soup 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 non-perishable hearty meat based soups, kids soups, dry soup mixes, broths (cans or cartons), and microwaveable soups. Our team is […]
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 […]
March is National Nutrition Month and the JFS Food Pantry is collecting foods that are of nutritional value to one’s health. Sometimes the foods that are considered the most nutritious (either by their ingredients, vitamin and mineral content, or how they are grown) are also the foods which are typically not donated to a food […]
We are so excited to share that the JFS Food Pantry has been selected to benefit from Stop & Shop’s Bloomin’ 4 Good Program, created to fight hunger across the communities they serve. For the month of March, the JFS Food Pantry will receive $1 for each $10.99 bouquet in the sleeve marked “Bloomin’ 4 […]
The JFS office is closed for Passover beginning Wednesday, April 5th at 3 p.m. through Monday, April 10th at 9 a.m.
The JFS office is closed for the ending of Passover on Wednesday April 12 and Thursday, April 13th.
May Pantry Wish List Items May is a month with lots of celebrations - from Mother’s Day to preparing to honor upcoming graduates of all ages. Everyone deserves a treat and you can help Pantry visitors celebrate their loved ones with a donation of boxed cake mixes, frosting and cookie mixes. Also, during May our […]
Join us on May 22nd for the grand opening of Cafe J at 11 a.m. at the JCC, 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT. Moving forward, Café J will be open Monday – Friday from 8 am – 2 pm. For information about mentoring a Chapel Haven student as part of the Café, contact Rachel Scolnic […]
Food Pantry June Wish List Although Summer officially begins on June 21st, June offers many opportunities prior to summer to join in outside festivities. What better time to collect traditional picnic items. The JFS Food Pantry will be collecting items such as mustard (yellow and spicy); ketchup, relish; mayo, baked beans, and sauerkraut and salad […]