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Get ready to experience some of St. Louis’ favorite restaurants while supporting a great cause! Thanks to the incredible generosity of Bengelina Hospitality Group, guests attending NOURISH: A Party for the Pantry will have an exclusive opportunity to purchase A Taste of Bengelina Passport, a culinary adventure featuring seven complimentary menu items at seven unique … Continued

As students across the St. Louis region head back to the classroom, the JFS Child Abuse Prevention Program (CAPP) team is heading back to school, too. Throughout the school year, CAPP partners with more than 150 schools to give children the knowledge, language and confidence they need to help keep themselves safe. Through age-appropriate classroom … Continued

Nearly 50,000 fewer low-income Missourians are using SNAP following changes to the program, according to a recent St. Louis Post-Dispatch report. At the JFS Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry, we see firsthand what changes in food assistance can mean for local families. At a time when more people are seeking help, federal food resources available … Continued

JFS is proud to partner with Jewish Federation of St. Louis and Women’s Philanthropy to help make the holiday season brighter for local children through Hanukkah Hugs. The program provides thoughtful holiday gifts from caring community donors to eligible Jewish families with children up to age 18 who are receiving services through JFS. Parents can … Continued

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