JFS CARES ABOUT YOU

Our vision is that no one in our community should suffer hunger, isolation, abandonment, emotional or physical distress, or lack of community support and caring.

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Lotzah Matzah

Each year Jewish Family Service helps more than 100 older adults across the Lehigh Valley celebrate Passover. Please support JFS by donating boxes of matzah (Kosher for Passover) for the Jewish community. In order to ensure that clients are able to celebrate the holidays, all donations should be received by March 26.
Donations can be dropped off at JFS or in the bins at the JCC, Temple Beth El, Bnai Shalom, and Brith Sholom. The items can also be ordered through the JFS Amazon Wish List. To ensure a staff member is available to accept your donation, please arrange a drop-off time by calling 610.821.8722

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Food Pantry Donations

JFS is collecting paper towels throughout March for the Community Food Pantry families. Donations can be dropped off at JFS or in the bins at the JCC, Temple Beth El, Bnai Shalom, and Brith Sholom. The items can also be ordered through the JFS Amazon Wish List.
To ensure a staff member is available to accept your donation, please arrange a drop-off time by contacting Doug Trachtman at 610.821.8722 ext. 101 or foodpantry@jfslv.org.

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Annual Fundraiser

Join JFS at the brunch that will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Temple Beth El in Allentown honoring the outgoing Executive Director, Debbie Zoller, after 13 years of service to JFS of the Lehigh Valley and her husband, active JFS volunteer and community member, Leon Zoller.
All proceeds support the programs & services JFS provides.

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OUR MISSION

Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley, guided by Jewish values, helps individuals and families to live healthier and more stable lives by providing social services, professional counseling, education and community programs.

COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

Our Community Food Pantry provides supplemental assistance to individuals and families living in the 18104 zip code, regardless of religion. Contact us to make an appointment.

How It Works

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OLDER ADULT SERVICES

Older adult case management can help you navigate the complex maze of aging services. A licensed clinical social worker will be your partner in developing a care plan that meets your specific needs.

Services We Offer

COUNSELING

Licensed clinical social workers provide confidential professional counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Clients develop strategies to cope with change, loss, or the stresses of everyday life.

How We Can Help

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ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION

Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley works with individuals and families whose lives are impacted by challenges related to intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. The team specializes in resources to foster greater self-reliance and independence, including facilitating psychoeducational support groups for adults with disabilities as well as for their parents and siblings.

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