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Food Pantry – Client Service
Help provide food and essential items to individuals and families living with food insecurity by supporting our vision that no one in our community should suffer hunger. Volunteers work one-on-one with clients at their monthly appointment to assist in making selections of foods that will best feed their households from the Community Food Pantry. Time commitment: shifts on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Food Pantry – Organizing/Unloading
Be a part of a close-knit team that supports the essential work of our Community Food Pantry. Assist staff in organizing the food pantry, stocking shelves and unloading deliveries. Please note: This is a physical job for people who are comfortable lifting and moving boxes of up to 25 pounds. Time commitment: shifts are available from Mondays through Thursdays with time flexibility.

Holiday Program Facilitator
From Passover to Purim, Rosh Hashanah to Hanukkah, Judaism is rife with traditions and holidays. Bring the joy of these holidays and more to older adults living in long-term care residences by providing Jewish ritual and fortifying community connections. JFS will collaborate with you on developing a program and provide you with all the ritual supplies. You will need a basic knowledge of the Jewish holidays, although Hebrew proficiency is not required. Time commitment: one hour per program on a select weekday.

Mazel Meals Delivery
The Mazel Meals program connects volunteers with older adults across the Lehigh Valley through the comfort of a prepared meal. Volunteers will brighten someone’s day while enjoying a brief social interaction when they deliver meals to JFS clients. Many older adults no longer cook for themselves regularly, so the delivery of a ready-to-eat, kosher-style meal is truly a gift. Time commitment: once a month on a Friday morning, length depends on delivery route.

Shabbat Outreach Service Leader
Facilitate a monthly modified Shabbat service for older adults living in long-term care residences by providing Jewish ritual and fortifying community connections. JFS furnishes you with a Shabbat service book and ritual supplies to celebrate the holiday with residents. You will need a basic knowledge of Shabbat services, although Hebrew proficiency is NOT required. Time commitment: one hour on selected Friday mornings.