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Mark your calendar for NOURISH: A Party for the Pantry on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 5–7 p.m. at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. This lively evening benefits the JFS Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry, the largest food pantry in the St. Louis region. Each month, the pantry provides nutritious food, fresh produce and … Continued

Behind The J, tucked between the parking lot and the ball fields, is a quarter-acre of paradise with a powerful purpose. The Garden of Eden, a community garden located behind the JCC, has been helping nourish guests of the JFS Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry since it began in 2013. Last year alone, the garden … Continued

JFS recently gathered with members of the Tree of Life Society for a special evening of gratitude and connection at Meadowbrook Country Club. The annual gathering offered JFS the opportunity to thank and recognize donors for their committment and partnership. Through their generosity, JFS is able to carry out its mission to help older adults … Continued

Jewish Family Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Schindler as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective December 8. A seasoned nonprofit leader with more than two decades of experience in community development, Matt brings organizational leadership, and mission-driven service to JFS. Matt’s deep commitment to strengthening communities and a leadership philosophy grounded in … Continued

Get your tickets now for FLOURISH: A Night of Giving Benefiting JFS! FLOURISH will take place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. This special evening will include a reception, followed by dinner and an inspiring program to raise funds that help families, friends, and neighbors imagine—and live—a more fulfilling … Continued

Mark your calendar to join us for FLOURISH: A Night of Giving Benefiting JFS on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. FLOURISH is a meaningful opportunity to support the essential work JFS does every day in our community. Your participation helps children, families, and older adults imagine — and experience … Continued

At JFS, we believe that small moments can lead to meaningful connections — and the work of our Older Adult Services team through NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) is a shining example of that belief in action. NORC events are designed to bring people together and foster a sense of community. At a recent NORC … Continued

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced cuts to The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), which provides monthly food allocations to food pantries nationwide, including the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. JFS was recently notified that our USDA food delivery for this month will be reduced by one-third. This means a loss of 20,000 … Continued

Give STL Day is less than a month away! On Wednesday, May 8, you have the opportunity to uplift lives and strengthen our community. By supporting JFS, you help provide essential resources to individuals and families across St. Louis — regardless of age, background, or income. Whether it’s mental health counseling, support for older adults, … Continued