SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – According to the San Diego Hunger Coalition, 1 in 4 people in San Diego County are nutrition insecure – that’s 25%of all San Diegans. And as rising costs and inflation impact our community, these numbers continue to rise with more vulnerable families and individuals facing food insecurity every day.
To help, Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) and its Center for Jewish Care are on the frontlines providing essential meals, financial assistance, and vital community resources. This includes the annual High Holy Days Community Food Drive, held this year from September 10 to October 10.
Those interested in contributing non-perishable food items to the JFS High Holy Days Community Food Drive are encouraged to contact their closest synagogue or Jewish community organization to confirm their participation, or schedule a time to bring donations to the JFS Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus at 8804 Balboa Avenue by contacting tikkunolam@jfssd.org or 858-637-3264.
Suggested items include grains, proteins, canned goods and kosher items.
“Every year our Jewish community shows its generosity and support for those in need by donating more than 30,000 lbs. of food. The need is even more critical now, so we are asking the community to really step up and help,” said JFS CEO Michael Hopkins. “Together, we can ensure our neighbors will not go hungry during these challenging times.”
The Center for Jewish Care at Jewish Family Service is a welcoming and compassionate space for San Diego’s Jewish community to access critical services and support. The Center of Jewish Care is also a home for tikkun olam (repairing the world) through rewarding volunteer opportunities, impactful community-wide drives, and meaningful and authentic Jewish conversations.
If you are a member of the Jewish community and need support, contact the Center for Jewish Care at 858-637‑3018 or go to centerforjewishcare.org to speak with our Jewish Community Resource Navigators.
Customized service is also available to all San Diegans by calling 858-637-3210 or visiting jfssd.org. All calls and services are confidential.
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