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.
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 (1440 Whalley Avenue, New Haven) Wednesday and Thursdays between 8:15 -1. If you need a different time or day, contact us at shagan@jfsnh.org. Photo by Nyana Stoica/unsplash
February is National Canned Food Month and the JFS Food Pantry is collecting all varieties of canned food. Not sure 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 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 or email.
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 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.
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.
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);
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.
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, BBQ sauce, relish; mayo, baked beans, canned sauerkraut, canned beets and salad dressing. Help our Pantry visitors celebrate the warmer weather with these common condiments and picnic accompaniments. Our non-food collection items for June are paper towels and napkins.
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
Starting November 1st, Stop and Shop, Ansonia (located at 100 Division Street), will donate $1 to the JFS Food Pantry for every $10.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet (Identified with the red circle sticker) purchased. During this Thanksgiving month you can spread a little love and thanks while helping feed the hungry in our local community! The Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquets are located in the floral section of the store or you may ask the Ansonia Stop & Shop Florist for assistance.
Please call 203-389-5599 x101 or email our clinical director dabbott@jfsnh.org to schedule your Discovery Call.
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