Food Pantry

Temple Shalom Teen Group Packs Birthday Bags for the Food Pantry

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The JFS Food Pantry serves an average of 900 individuals each month. While most visits are focused on providing groceries and hygiene products, it also means many people will be passing through our food pantry during their birthday month. Wanting to spread a little extra birthday brightness, the teen group Next Dor from Temple Shalom packed 40 “birthday bags” for families

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Student Impact Board Steps Up to Make the Holidays Special for JFS Families

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The JFS Student Impact Board is making the holidays brighter for our community! This weekend, members of the Student Impact Board and their friends took a trip to Walmart to shop for gifts for the JFS Holiday Market.  The Holiday Market is a three-day event where JFS transforms the Food Pantry into a festive holiday

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The Food Pantry Experience Offers a Hands-On Way to Learn, Volunteer, and Give Back

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One of the most popular ways for volunteers to get involved at JFS is through the Food Pantry, with a unique opportunity being the Food Pantry Experience. This interactive program combines education, volunteering, and donation. During the experience, groups are assigned a hypothetical family with unique life circumstances—like a single parent living on a $30

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14th Annual Diaper Shower Exceeds Goal, Bringing 112,800 Diapers and Wipes to the JFS Food Pantry

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The Annual JFS Diaper Shower began in 2011 and has since provided over 1.5 million diapers and wipes to our community. Diapers are a basic necessity not covered by assistance programs like SNAP or WIC, making donations crucial for families. By offering free diapers and wipes through our Food Pantry, we help alleviate financial strain

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Help Us Make the JFS Dallas Holiday Market a Success!

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As the holiday season approaches, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming JFS Dallas Holiday Market! This three-day event provides a unique and meaningful opportunity for members of our community to choose holiday gifts for their families at no cost, right here at JFS, by appointment only.  The Holiday Market will feature a selection of

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Women’s Month Drive Collects 8,350+ Hygiene Items for JFS Food Pantry

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The JFS Food Pantry is a one-stop shop for members of our community who need assistance grocery shopping for their families. The Food Pantry offers more than just groceries; it features a selection of personal hygiene items, ranging from newborn diapers to salon hair products. Our food pantry regularly receives donations of hygiene products from

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JFS Food Pantry Reopening December 2, 2021

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We are pleased to announce that the new JFS Food Pantry will be opening on Thursday, December 2, 2021 Despite construction delays and supply-chain shortages, we are nearing the finish line! The following outlines detailed information including dates, how to sign-up for upcoming volunteer training and shifts, how to get food during our scheduled closure, and

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