Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford

11/13/2025

JFS is getting ready to feed 400 local families this Thanksgiving, and we need your help! 🦃🥧🍠

Your gift of $30 buys a bag of Thanksgiving sides for one family. Plus, your gift will be matched by the Rosenberg Toro Family.

Donate online at https://givebutter.com/JFSThanksgiving2025 or visit The Crown Market. Our hungry neighbors are grateful for YOU!

11/12/2025

ICYMI: JFS CEO Katie Hanley appeared on FOX61 News last night to discuss the immense strain that SNAP delays and reductions are placing on families who already struggle to make ends meet. Reporter Solen Aref interviewed Katie from the Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry. Thank you to FOX61 for raising awareness of this critical, ongoing community need.

Food pantries across Connecticut are hoping the government shutdown ends soon. Regardless of when it ends, the strain on families won't disappear immediately.

11/11/2025

Our CEO, Katie Hanley, is bringing attention to the impact that the federal shutdown and SNAP cuts are having on local families. Tune in to FOX61 tonight after 5pm for an interview with Katie--or read her conversation with EJewish Philanthropy below.

TL;DR: Although the State of Connecticut has distributed SNAP benefits for November, we are still bracing for *permanent* SNAP cuts coming in December. Your donation helps ensure our neighbors have enough to eat: https://givebutter.com/supportjfs 🥫 🍞

https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/prolonged-shutdown-distresses-food-assistance-recipients-strains-nonprofits-stepping-in-to-help/

After weeks of uncertainty about when, how much and if SNAP benefits would reach recipients, on Friday, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, a Democrat, announced a full return of SNAP benefits funded by the state. The next morning, people rushed to grocery stores after seeing their Electronic Balance Trans...

11/07/2025

Helping our children manage their emotions isn’t easy-- in fact, most of us were never taught how to do it ourselves. ❤️‍🩹

Tune in after our 13th Annual Responding to Hunger Event on Thursday, November 13 at 8pm for Dealing with Feeling: A Parent's Guide to Emotional Intelligence. 🧠

In this session, Dr. Marc Bracket will help you to...
✅ Gain strategies your child can use right away to self-regulate
✅ Understand the 4-stepp process for dealing with feelings
✅ Learn how to become an emotionally intelligent role model

Register to attend or gain access to the recording: www.eventbrite.com/e/dealing-with-feeling-tickets-1542440393739?discount=JFSGH

🙏 This series is made possible my our generous sponsors:

Rothstein Family Fund
RBC Foundation – USA
McPhee Foundation
Network of Jewish Human Services Agencies
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford
Red Sox Foundation
Care at Home by JFS

11/05/2025

🥧 Four Ways to Help the Hungry This Fall

Together, we can make Thanksgiving brighter for our neighbors in need!

1️⃣ Donate – A $30 gift feeds one family. Give at givebutter.com/JFSThanksgiving2025 or look for posters at The Crown Market. Your donation will be doubled by the Rosenberg family!

2️⃣ Attend – Join us for the 13th Annual JFS Hunger Event on Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Details at jfshartford.org/hunger-event.

3️⃣ Volunteer – Help pack or distribute Thanksgiving kits (Nov. 19–23). Email Laura Miacola at LMiacola@jfshartford.org.

4️⃣ Give a Turkey – Drop off a frozen, kosher turkey on Nov. 23 (9 a.m.–noon) at Beth El Temple, West Hartford.

🧡 Every act of kindness feeds hope.

10/30/2025

🍂 Fall is a season of gratitude—and this year, one of urgency.

With federal SNAP benefits under threat, more families are struggling to afford groceries. Nearly 1 in 10 Connecticut residents relies on SNAP, and 40% of households still can’t cover basic expenses.

Our Compassion in Action – Fall 2025 newsletter shares how JFS is responding: increasing capacity at our Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry, coordinating with local partners, and ensuring that families have access to nutritious food with dignity.

📖 Read the full issue and see how you can help: http://bit.ly/4qCcYVg

10/30/2025

We’re proud of what we’re able to offer at JFS, but as a supplemental food pantry, we can’t fill the gap left by the sudden loss of SNAP. With SNAP benefits paused during the government shutdown, families across our community are turning to local food pantries for help.

In this video, JFS CEO Katie Hanley offers an inside look at what our pantry provides and how you can make a difference right now.

👉 LIKE and SHARE this video to spread awareness and expand our reach
👉 Support your local food pantry, like JFS: givebutter.com/supportjfs
👉 Attend our upcoming Responding to Hunger Event: jfshartford.org/hunger-event/
👉 Purchase a Thanksgiving Bag at The Crown Market or online: bit.ly/JFSTY25

10/29/2025

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Jewish community is standing together to promote safety, support, and healing for survivors and their children. Domestic violence exists in every community — including ours. Our partners at Jewish Women International help us understand the unique barriers faced by Jewish survivors.

10/22/2025

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we can all do our part by educating ourselves about the cycle of abuse. Knowing the signs of an abusive relationship can help save a life. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/S1RKMwKnnuw JWI

10/21/2025

🐾 Donor Spotlight: Sarah Rosenberg 🐾

Sarah and her family know that pets are part of the family. Their support of Odie’s Shelf in the Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry helps ensure families never have to face giving up a beloved pet due to hardship. You can help keep tails wagging by supporting Odie’s Shelf! 🐶🐱❤️

10/20/2025

Join us for a practical training on bullying & resilience in partnership with The Wellness Institute, featuring certified school psychologist, Izzy Kalman on Tuesday, October 28. This free, virtual event will give your child practical tools to navigate conflict and build emotional strength.

You’ll learn how to help your child:
● Stay strong in tough social situations
● Respond to mean behavior without giving away their power
● Build lasting resilience

Register at go.wellnessinstitute.org/thebullyingsolution using code JFSGH

Thank you to our sponsors:
Rothstein Family Fund
RBC Foundation – USA
McPhee Foundation
Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford
Red Sox Foundation
Care at Home by JFS