JFS of Greater Kansas City (Jewish Family Services)

11/13/2025

Check out Big 5 Trivia events around Kansas City benefitting JFS November 17-20!

Monday 11/17 - Chicken N Pickle - North Kansas City
Tuesday 11/18 - Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park & Lew's Grill and Bar
Wednesday 11/19 - Discourse Brewing
Thursday 11/20 - Friction Beer Company

Trivia begins at 7 PM | Donation items will benefit the JFS food pantries
See you there!

11/06/2025

KCUR interviewed JFS Chief Program Officer, Maggie Haghirian this week to discuss the growing need in our community due to the Government shutdown and ways JFS is responding.

“We're seeing many people who have never asked for help before reaching out and having to figure out and learn how it all works”

Listen to Maggie's full interview here >>>>> https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/2025-11-06/kansas-city-nonprofits-step-up-to-help-families-hurt-by-record-breaking-shutdown

11/03/2025

Thanks to YOU, JFS is able to step up and help our community in this time of uncertainty.

🟣 Donate today>>>>>>> https://www.jfskc.org/emergency-support/ to help fund our emergency food support.

A generous funder, concerned about the SNAP delays, has stepped forward with a matching gift to continue the momentum. Every dollar donated will be matched up to $5,000!

11/03/2025

🕎 Hanukkah Adopters still needed! 🕎 Give back this Hanukkah season and adopt individuals from our KC community. Purchase requested items from individuals' Hanukkah wish lists and make their holiday special!

Sign up to be a Hanukkah Adopter today >>>>>> https://www.jfskc.org/jfs-hanukkah-project/

10/30/2025

🟠 EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION 🟠
Open to community members affected by the recent government shutdown.

Tuesday, November 4th | 6-8 PM | JFS Brookside - Parking lot
425 E. 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64110

Learn more >>>>> https://www.jfskc.org/emergency-distribution/
Questions? Email Navigator@jfskc.org

10/29/2025

📢 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 📢
Join us as we assemble 100 boxes of food in preparation for emergency food distribution.

Sign up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0548A9AB2FA2FE3-60031458-fill #/

Date: Tuesday, November 4th
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: JFS Brookside

10/27/2025

With more than 200,000 people locally facing a food crisis as the federal government shutdown continues, JFS is stepping up to help.

🟣 Donate now>>>>>>> https://www.jfskc.org/emergency-support/ to help fund our first emergency food distribution.

Special thanks to Kanbe's Markets for providing fresh produce for the food boxes.

10/22/2025

🕎 Hanukkah Adopters Needed! 🕎 ADOPT & SHOP

Fill out the Adopter Form and information about the recipient along with their wish list will be emailed to you. Shop at your convenience and drop off unwrapped gifts during designated drop-off times.

Adopter Form >>>>>>> https://form.jotform.com/252644287622158

The deadline to fill out an adoption form is October 24th.

10/21/2025

🎁 ADOPT & SHOP this Hanukkah season! 🎁

Adopting a family or individual for Hanukkah is a great opportunity for families, groups, and businesses!

1. Fill out the Adopter Form and information about the recipient along with their wish list will be emailed to you on October 31st.
2. Shop at your convenience and drop off unwrapped gifts during designated drop-off times.
3. Brighten the Hanukkah season for over 300 individuals in Kansas City! 🕎

The deadline to fill out an adoption form is October 24th.
https://www.jfskc.org/jfs-hanukkah-project/

10/16/2025

📢 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Congregation Beth Torah - Thursday, October 16th at 1:00 PM

Join us as we weigh, sort and load donations collected by Congregation Beth Torah. Volunteers should wear closed toed shoes, comfortable attire and be comfortable lifting and moving with 20-30lbs. JFS will have equipment onsite to help assist with moving heavy materials. Without your help, our staff will spend hours loading these wonderful donations.
Reach out to volunteer@jfskc.org to sign up to help!

09/22/2025

Wishing you a healthy, happy, and sweet new year! 🍎🍯
Help us spread warmth and tradition this Rosh Hashanah, visit www.jfskc.org/high-holidays for more information.

08/26/2025

One more Give Back Thursday left to support JFS at Cliff's Taphouse! Every Thursday in August, Cliff’s will donate a portion of dine-in, beverage, and to go sales to JFS, helping us supply healthy ingredients for school lunches to local kids.

Backpacks, pencils… and healthy lunches. 🥗

This August, every Thursday at Cliff’s means giving local students the fresh start they deserve. We’re donating a percentage of your tab to Jewish Family Services, helping them provide healthy ingredients for school lunches right here in KC.

Let’s send our kids back to school fueled and ready to shine! ✏️🍎