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.

  • JFS Food Pantry Needs Your Help

    JFS Food Pantry Needs Your Help JFS just received notice that this year’s federal funding for the Food Pantry was cut 50% from last year. Without this funding, our Food Pantry will be more dependent than ever on donations from our supporters. JFS has been feeding families in need in our community since 1999, and will do everything we can to continue providing food for families that come to us for help. Food donations are always welcome, and since we can make your food dollars go significantly further by getting food from Roadrunner Food Bank, monetary donations are even more welcome at this time. If you can help, please click on the “Donate to JFS” button to go to our donation page and make a secure donation online using your credit card. You can also mail your donation to JFS. We thank you for your support!

Food Pantry

A day at the Food Pantry with Lynn Pham, Louise Martin & Peter Bernstein (left to right)

SERVICES

JFS Food Pantry volunteers distribute food once a week. Members of eligible households may pick up food once every four weeks.

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?

PROGRAM DETAILS

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

  • The Food Pantry Video produced by Lisa Kaplan Witt for our 2009 Flying High with JFS FUNdraiser is provided courtesy of Avista Video Histories. Please click the link below and once on the website hosting the video, scroll to the "JFS Food Pantry" video and click to view.

  • PET FOOD DRIVE FOR SENIORS

    PET FOOD DRIVE FOR SENIORS

    JFS’ Food Pantry is now accepting dog and cat food! We are working with senior programs in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho to meet a need of many low-income seniors—the need to help them keep their pets. Many seniors have to choose between feeding themselves and their pets, or have to consider giving up their best friend. If you love your dog or cat, you know how important pets are to others who share your love of animals. For many seniors, their pets are very important, and sometimes their only companions. Please help us enable seniors to continue this love affair with their pets by donating dry or canned cat or dog food to the JFS Food Pantry. Call 291-1818 for more information about how you can help!

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