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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ANNOUNCING

Check out our first video commercial produced by ASR Media.

JFS Brochure

View JFS’s new marketing material featuring the core services.

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New Virtual Support Group for Adult Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities

Join our free 6-week virtual support group starting Tuesday, August 12 to connect with others who understand the sibling journey.
🗓 Tuesdays | ⏰ 7:30–8:30 p.m. EST
💻 Virtual | 🎟 Registration is FREE (pilot program!)
🗣️Facilitated by Amanda Thomas, PhD and Debbie Zoller, MSW, LCSW
👉Participants interested in a group should contact Dr. Amanda Thomas at accessibility@jfslv.org to schedule a preliminary meeting.

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PANTRY ITEM OF THE MONTH

JFS is collecting hand sanitizer throughout July for the Community Food Pantry families. Donations can be dropped off at JFS during business hours or in the bins at the JCC, Temple Beth El, and Congregation Bnai Shalom. The items can also be ordered through the JFS Amazon Wish List.

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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

ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION

Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley provides education and best practices to help organizations promote inclusion and embrace the diversity of their community.

Trainings We Offer

OVER THE PAST YEAR…

1,054

INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY THE FOOD PANTRY

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648

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING HOURS

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925

MEALS DELIVERED TO OLDER ADULTS

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