JFS to honor volunteers with appreciation event

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, a month to recognize the impact volunteers make on our businesses and in our community. More than 80 active volunteers from all over the Lehigh Valley help Jewish Family Service realize our vision that no one in our community should suffer hunger, isol…

Retired men’s group is stronger than ever, 4 years In

Schmooze & Schmear is a monthly discussion group for retired gentlemen. Facilitated by JFS volunteers Sam Bub and Leon Zoller, this interest-based program draws an average of 20 participants from across the Lehigh Valley who meet monthly at Temple Beth El to socialize with their peers, enjo…

February events focus on disability awareness, acceptance, inclusion

February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), a unified effort among Jewish organizations to raise awareness and foster acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities and mental health

conditions. This year, Jewish Family Service will host two events…

JFS reopens grocery-store-style pantry

Jewish Family Service operated a “choice model” pantry since 2013. On March 19, 2020, it was forced to halt all food distribution due to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order. This restriction affected 120 households who relied on the Community Food Pantry to feed their families.

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JFS expands volunteer base to connect older adults to services

Jewish Family Service has a decade-long partnership with ShareCare Faith in Action that connects JFS volunteers with older adult clients to provide two round-trip rides per month to medical appointments and community programs. Currently, there is a shortage of volunteer drivers, which means …