Our Year in Review: Celebrating Community & Stories of Impact
After a year that looked anything but “normal,” JFCS was thrilled to host an in-person, limited attendance Annual Meeting on June 1 that marked a hopeful start to our year ahead.
IN THE NEWS! Mercer tote bag giveaway aims to end plastic
Mercer County initiative launched in advance of state’s new ‘Pollution Reduction’ Act supplied local food pantries with reusable bags.
IN THE NEWS! JFCS Seeks Donations from Community Gardens
Town Topics shared our call to the community for donations from their personal gardens.
IN THE NEWS! JFCS Receives Grant from Lawrence Township Community Foundation
JFCS was one of several recipients of Lawrence Township Community Foundation grant awards.
JFCS Pantry Welcomes Donations from Individual & Community Gardens
The JFCS food pantry is encouraging community members to “plant-a-row” to harvest local produce to donate to our pantry.
Delivering Healing in a Whole New Way: Mobile Food Pantry Helps Pave Path for Vaccine Distribution to Vulnerable Populations
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County (JFCS) partnered with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJ Hamilton) to bring vaccines directly into neighborhoods with the most vulnerable populations and fewest resources to access available vaccine options.
JFCS Annual Event Raises Almost $200K in Support of Food Relief, Mental Health Programs & Senior Services
On March 25, JFCS hosted our first ever VIRTUAL annual fundraiser, welcoming 370 guests to Cheers to the Volunteers.
Blast Hunger Series: Drive-By Breakfast Food Drive
Part of our “Blast Hunger” series of events, we’ll be collecting health breakfast foods for distribution through our pantry.
Mobile Food Pantry Delivers on Promise of Help, Hope and Healing
We reflect on our first year on the road with the Mobile Food Pantry.