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JFCS to Hold Pop-Up Pantry at Christ Congregation
JFCS will be taking its Community Food Pantry on the road and hosting a Pop-Up Food Pantry at Christ Congregation in Princeton (50 Walnut Lane) on Thursday, August 29 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. RSVP is required if you are planning to attend the vegetarian dinner provided at 6PM. Contact Beth Englezos at 609-987-8100 ext. 126 or BethE@jfcsonline.org
Nosh & Knowledge Summer Reading Series: The Bread Givers
Join us on August 22nd at Beth Chaim as we discuss this masterwork of American immigrant literature set in the 1920s on the lower east side of Manhattan. . A Kosher lunch will be provided by Greenwood House and there is a requested donation of $5.00 per person.
Please RSVP to Beth Englezos at BethE@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126 no later than 8/16.
Back-To-School Backpack Drive is On!
Let's continue to help children in need start the school year off right! Proceeds from our Backpack Drive benefit children of the food pantry clients and our partner agencies of Mercer County. Please drop off supplies by August 2nd to Suite 204 at our offices in Princeton. Contact Eden Aaronson at EdenA@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100 ext. 113 for more information.
JFCS to Hold Pop-Up Food Pantry
Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) will be taking its Community Food Pantry on the road and hosting a Pop-Up Food Pantry at Christ Congregation in Princeton on July 10th, where fresh fruits, vegetables, snack foods, and non-perishable items will be available. Also, a vegetarian dinner will be prepared by congregants and served at 6:00 p.m. RSVP to Beth Englezos if you plan to attend the dinner at 609-987-8100 ext. 126
FRIENDS CIRCLE: A Memory Cafe
On July 9th at Adath Israel Congregation, join us for a social gathering for anyone affected with memory challenges and their care partners. Enjoy coffee, refreshments and entertainment in a warm, welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Registration required to Donna Sobel at 609-883-5391 ext. 388.
Nosh & Knowledge Summer Reading Series: My Russian Grandmother and her American Vaccum Cleaner by Meir Shalev
From the acclaimed Israeli author comes a charming tale of family ties, over-the-top housekeeping, and the sport of storytelling in Nahalal, the village of Meir Shalev's birth. Hilarious and touching, this is the story of Shalev's family set against the story of the early years of Israel. A kosher lunch will be provided and there is a $5.00 suggested donation. RSVP by 6/24 to Beth E at 609-987-8100 ext. 126.
JFCS & The Beth El Seniors Club Presents Food & a Flick
Join JFCS and the Beth El Seniors on Thursday June 20th for a dairy lunch and a movie! We will be watching either "The Book Club" or "When Harry Met Sally" depending on availability. Both flicks are really cute and fun!
JFCS Mobile Food Truck
The JFCS Mobile Food Truck will bring the resources of our pantry on the road to locations across Mercer County. At each location, we will park our fully-stocked truck and distribute groceries to those in need. The truck will be FREE, CHOICE FOOD PANTRY that aligns with our mission of empowering individuals to make informed choices and care for themselves.
Nosh & Knowledge: Song of Songs, A Look at This Ancient Love Story
Join JFCS for an afternoon exploring poetry and meaning in the beautiful text of Song of Songs. A kosher lunch will be provided and there is a requested donation of $5.00 per person. RSVP to Beth Englezos no later than 5/17 at Bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100 ext. 126