Special Events
NOURISH: A Party for the Pantry
Join us for NOURISH: A Party for the Pantry on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 5–7 p.m. at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center for an evening benefiting the JFS Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry.
Mark your calendars now for a fun and meaningful night supporting food assistance for children, families and seniors in our community. More details coming soon!
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2026 NOURISH: A Party for the Pantry Sponsors
Harvester Sponsors
Randall Martin
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Cultivator Sponsors
Pamela and Kenneth Lester
M1 Bank
Julie and Timothy Stern
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Farmer Sponsors
BJC HealthCare
Wendy and Les Borowsky
Chod Family Foundation
Dr. Robert and Barbara Hoffman
Dr. Stanley and Jean Margul
Nancy and Alvin Siwak
Karen and Thomas Stern
Karen Suroff and Oscar Schwartz
Madeleine Elkins and Harvey Wallace
Susie Wallach
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Gardener Sponsors
Drs. Nanci and James Bobrow
Debbi and Brian Braunstein
Busey Bank
Dr. Harvey and Fran Cantor
Lisa and Jimmy Deutsch
Lori and Ryan Holtzman
Robert and Susan Goldstein
Mara and Daniel Kraus
Robin and Matthew Louire
Lewis Rice
Service Metal Products
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Planter Sponsors
Anonymous
Janis and Robert Abrams
Barbara Barnholtz
Jill and David Belsky
Berger Memorial Chapel
Lorry Blath
Edward Cohen
Dr. Shari and Eric Cohen
Betsy and Ron Cytron
Dot Dot Dash Boutique
Dr. Norman Druck
Dr. Neil Dunski
Ver and William Emmons
Marjorie and Bernard Feldman
GadellNet
Alyson and Gregg Garland
Abby Green and Nathan Singh
Dorette and Ed Goldberg
Jamie and Adam Goldstein
Abby Green and Nathan Singh
Mona and Stephen Green
Brenda Grossman and Steven Brody
Jewish Federation of St. Louis
Jody and Gary Kaplan
Jodi and Michael Kaplan
Rabbi Howard Kaplansky and Susan Matlof
Julia Katzman and Andy Cohen
Esther and Earl Kessler
Dr. Lawrence and Karen Kotner
Louise and Jeffrey Levine
Erin and Keith Linnenbringer
Dr. Jay and Joy Liss
Nancy and Robert Litz
Tedi and Ed Macias
Dr. Paul and Barbara Melnik
Susan Meltz
Julia and Larry Mendelow
Sarah and Peter Palermo
Brenda and Joseph Pereles
Dr Marvin and Marilyn Rennard
Roeslein & Associates
Pam and Ron Rubin
Jackson Salasky
Mr. and Mrs. Garrry Seltzer
Dr. Aaron and Jill Settler
Drs. Sherry and Robert Shuman
Gloria Spitzer
Rosalie and Robert Stein
Dr. Robert and Beth Tucker
David Weiss and Bobby Sanderson
Mr. and Mrs. Lee S. Wielansky
Jane and John Weiss
Megan Wilson and Dwayne Meriweather
Dr. June and Alvin Wolff
Judy and Gerald Zafft
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FLOURISH: A Night of Giving Benefiting JFS
FLOURISH: A Night of Giving Benefiting JFS will take place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 5:30 – 9 p.m. 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 future. If you have questions about tickets or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Elizabeth Macanufo at emacanufo@jfsstl.org or 314-812-9363.
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View photos from the 2023 event:
Tree of Life Society Annual Gathering
On May 16, 2024, the Tree of Life Society met at Westwood Country Club. The Tree of Life Society recognizes and celebrates donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually.
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Olivette Turkey Trot
The Olivette Turkey Trot, held on Thanksgiving morning, contributes 100% of its proceeds to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. Find more information or register here.