Food Pantry Support
As the largest food pantry in the region, the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry annually serves more than 19,000 individuals from throughout St. Louis County.
The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry was started in 1991 serving 40 families. Now, each month, up to 6,500 children, adults, and seniors receive at least 10 days of food, including kosher options, and necessary personal care items. Eighty-five percent (85%) of all households served have incomes below the federal poverty level.
JFS appreciates in-kind food items to support clients of the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. These meaningful donations raise public awareness of hunger and food insecurity in our community and provide a wide variety of canned and packaged foods for our pantry guests (see list of suggested food items below).
The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is located at 10601 Baur Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132. To drop off food donations, please arrive on Monday through Friday between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. and ring the doorbell at the garage door or call 314-513-1672 to arrange a time that works best for you.
Most Needed Items
- Tuna and chicken (canned or pouch)
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Soup, chili, and stews
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Pasta and pasta sauce (no glass, please!)
Items We Are Unable To Accept
- Food kits (rice, soup, or others) unless they are assembled under the direction of a health inspector and utilize the products and equipment of a certified food donation assembly company. For young children and other groups wanting a hands-on food donation project, we suggest other options such as assembling “grab and go” snack bags with food that is in its original packaging. This could include items such as granola bars, small boxes of raisins, and applesauce.
- Canned or boxed food that is past the “sell by,” “use by,” “best by,” or “expired” dates
- Severely dented cans
- Open containers
- Leftovers from a family meal or event
- Medications, vitamins, or supplements
- Energy drinks with a warning label
Make a financial contribution to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry