JFS of Greater Kansas City (Jewish Family Services)

09/25/2026

The JFS Hanukkah season is here!
With your help, more than 300 people will feel the warmth and light of Hanukkah this year thanks to your participation in the JFS Hanukkah Project!

🛍 Adopt & Shop: https://bit.ly/4yWGEj9
Adopting a family or individual for Hanukkah is a great opportunity for families, groups, and businesses! Fill out the Adopter Form and information about the recipient along with their wish list will be emailed to you by October 16th.
You then shop at your convenience and drop off unwrapped gifts during designated drop-off times.

The deadline to fill out an adoption form is October 14th.

💻 Shop Online Wish Lists: https://bit.ly/4yWGEj9
Help make everyone’s holiday special! Shop an Online Wish List for requested gifts for older adults and individuals. Complete online form by October 14th.
Gifts can be dropped off or shipped directly to JFS at the J — Attn: Hanukkah, 5801 W. 115th Street, Suite 103, Overland Park, KS 66211.

💳 Donate Gift Cards
Donate to JFS and we will purchase the gift cards for you! Donate online, give through your donor advised fund, or mail or deliver checks to JFS offices at the Jewish Community Campus at 5801 W. 115th St., Suite 103 Overland Park, KS 66211, or in Brookside at 425 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO 64110. You can also purchase $25 gift cards from Target, Walmart, or Amazon and drop them off at our offices.

09/24/2026

Our community showed up, and then some! 🍎🍯

Congregation Beth Torah is so proud to have taken
part in the JFS High Holiday Food Drive this year, and
our members did an amazing job. From the first
donation to the last full bag, this community came
together to make sure our neighbors have what they
need for the season.

A huge thank you to JFS for organizing this important
effort and for the work you do all year long. 💙 JFS
just did a mid-drive pick up. We now have room to
accept more donations.

Shanah Tovah, and thank you for being part of our
community!

09/18/2026

THANK YOU to the many JFS volunteers who dedicated countless hours sorting produce, packing boxes, and distributing High Holiday meals and celebration foods.

We are so grateful for your generosity and partnership in giving back to our Kansas City community.

Because of you, nearly 200 people were able to celebrate the High Holidays and welcome a sweet new year with traditional holiday foods!

It's not too late to give your holiday gift today >>> https://bit.ly/4xfQHi6

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

This week, JFS CEO Angela DeWilde joined United Way of Greater Kansas City Waymaker Panel at Lockton Companies for a meaningful conversation about the work of Jewish Family Services and the people we serve.
Angela shared what’s happening on the ground at JFS, what a typical week looks like for our teams, and how unrestricted support can grow our mission.
We’re grateful to United Way for creating space for honest conversations about community needs, trust-based philanthropy and what it takes to build a stronger Kansas City for everyone.

09/11/2026

🍎 Support the JFS holiday meal program so that families can share in a Rosh Hashanah celebration together and preserve their traditions.

Each $54 donation helps purchase a prepared kosher meal including protein, vegetable, and dessert, plus honey, grape juice, challah, and fresh produce for a local Jewish family this Rosh Hashanah.

Join us by making your donation today, so that JFS’s Jewish clients feel connected to and cared for by our community.

Support the High Holidays Today: https://bit.ly/4xfQHi6

09/10/2026

🥫 2026 High Holiday Food Drive 🛒 September 10-October 8

The JFS Food Pantries serve over 500 households a month with dignity and care. The need is great, but you can help! There are 3 easy ways to get involved.

🧡 Drop a bag of most needed items in the JFS barrel at your synagogue, the J, or JFS Brookside
🧡 Shop your favorite vendor online and ship items directly to JFS
🧡 Make a financial gift and let us do the shopping - visit jfskc.org/donate

09/08/2026

📣 Volunteers Needed! 🍎🍯
Help distribute Rosh Hashanah meal boxes on Thursday, September 10 at The Jewish Community Center! Volunteers will help load meal boxes into clients’ cars, direct traffic, and check names off the RSVP list. If you’d like to stay for both shifts, even better!

Shift 1: 9:00–10:30 AM — Setup & distribution
Shift 2: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM — Distribution & cleanup

Come lend a hand and help our community celebrate the holiday by signing up below! (Please be advised the shifts are outdoors and you will need to be able to lift 10-15 pounds.)

🔗 Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/4gIsf3T