Monthly news & updates
May | 2021
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS!
PLANT-A-ROW FOR THE
JFCS PANTRY

Plant-a-Row is a national initiative which encourages people to grow a few extra vegetable or fruit plants specifically to be donated to hunger-relief efforts. It is a localized way to reduce food waste from excess garden produce AND nourish our neighbors. Plant-a-Row hinges on community involvement where no amount is too small to make a difference. JFCS welcomes our community to plant-a-row for the JFCS food pantry this season, we look forward to redistributing a variety of different produce thanks to our neighbor's gardens!

Want to know more? Questions about planting? Connect with Taryn Krietzman RDN, Pantry Coordinator.
SPOTLIGHT ON VOLUNTEERS
JFCS Volunteers are critical to our delivery of core programs and services, providing everything from delivery of Kosher Meals on Wheels, to helping at Mobile Food Pantry distributions, and making friendly calls to isolated seniors.
 
This month we're recognizing Matt Erman, who joined the JFCS volunteer team in October 2020.


JFCS partnered with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton to bring vaccines directly into neighborhoods with the most vulnerable populations and fewest resources to access available vaccine options.
PROGRAM & EVENTS...
>>Book Talk:
Good Neighbors, Bad Times Revisited
 
Wednesday, May 5
2:00 PM via Zoom

Mimi Schwartz, a Princeton author, will discuss her new book and share how one generation's memories taught her about being a neighbor in 1930s Germany - and its relevance today.

No fee to attend VIRTUAL event, registration required.
Looking for your teen to get involved this fall?
Learn more about Jewish Community Youth Foundation and Gesher LeKesher at our upcoming parent information sessions.
Jewish Community Youth Foundation

Jewish teens in grades 8 through 12 working together to make the world a better place. Participants research Jewish nonprofit organizations and learn about philanthropic giving by pooling monetary contributions and distributing donations as they choose. Now accepting all applications for grades 8 through 10 and returning participants in grades 11 or 12. Meetings are held 7 Sundays September through February. Scholarships available.

Parent information sessions:
Sunday, May 23 @ 9:30 AM
Monday, May 24 @ 7:30 PM
Gesher LeKesher

Jewish teen peer leaders in 11th and 12th grades explore trending topics from a Jewish perspective. A great opportunity to develop leadership skills, mentor other teens and give back to the community. Program runs September through April with evening trainings 2 Mondays each month and one outreach per month either Monday or Wednesday evenings or Sunday morning.

Parent information sessions:
Sunday, May 23 @ 10 AM
Monday, May 24 @ 8 PM

To learn more, Contact Celeste Albert at CelesteA@JFCSonline.org
Scholarships available.
May: Mental Health Awareness & Older Americans Month
The theme of Older Americans Month (OAM) 2021 is Communities of Strength. Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties. Their stories and contributions help to support and inspire others.

Our intern, Emmanuelle, reflected on her time working closely with our seniors services in honor of this month.
The past year has taken a toll on all of us mentally and emotionally.

As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, we help amplify the message that You Are Not Alone.

Visit the NAMI site for a wealth of resources, and remember JFCS is here if you need help.

Call us at 609-987-8100.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
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Learn More About Senior Services.