Click on the link below to watch the Food Pantry Video produced by Lisa Kaplan Witt of Avista Video Histories for our 2009 Flying High with JFS FUNdraiser.
OVERVIEW & BENEFITS - FOOD PANTRY
Hunger in New Mexico is primarily a problem for children, the elderly and the working poor. More than 25% of the households served by the Food Pantry include someone who is employed, while over 30% include someone who is disabled or elderly. JFS seeks to address the growing problem of hunger by supplying food items, including some frozen meat and fresh produce, to those in need, with special attention to families with children, the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
SERVICES
JFS Food Pantry volunteers distribute food once a week. Members of eligible households may pick up food once every four weeks.
From Debbie Garduno, Community Support Programs Manager
PROGRAM DETAILS
Eligibility: Client must live in one of the following zip codes: 87109, 87110, 87111, 87112, 87113, 87122, 87123 (NE) and complete an enrollment form at the time of first food box pick up. If you need a referral to food pantries that serve other zip codes, please contact us or take a look at Who Else Can Help You?
Reservations required. Once enrolled, clients may call 505.291.1818 up to two weeks in advance of a pick-up. At a minimum, clients need to call for a food box any time Tuesday to ensure a pick up date for Thursday of the same week. Each individual or family is limited to one food box once every four weeks. Special accomodations can be made for emergency situations. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Distribution hours: Food boxes are distributed on Thursdays between 1:30 PM and 2:15 PM for household sizes of four and above. Food box distribution for household sizes less than four occurs between 2:15 PM and 3:00 PM.
Location: The food pantry distribution center is located behind the David Specter Shalom House at 5500 Wyoming Blvd. NE (south of Academy Rd. on east side of street, just south of the Jewish Community Center), within easy access of public transportation.
Fee: No charge
Volunteers needed: Yes, they are crucial to the success of the Jewish Community Food Pantry. Volunteer time is flexible and there are a variety of ways to participate. Click here to learn more about our Volunteer program.
CONTACT
Food Pantry Reservation Line
505.291.1818 x6000
debbie@jfsnm.org
