Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties

10/31/2025

The JFS Food Pantry demand is already rising. 45,000 Atlantic & Cape May County residents will not receive their SNAP benefits starting tomorrow. We are mobilizing to meet the growing need.

10/30/2025

10/29/2025

JFS received a $2,700 donation for the agency’s Mental Health Fund. The gift will support individuals through counseling, psychiatry, group activities, and self-help skills.

JFS is also part of the "Stigma Free Atlantic" program to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders. The program creates a culture so people feel comfortable seeking help by raising awareness, promoting respectful language, and encouraging community support.

New Jersey offers the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Text, call, or chat 988.

Your mental health matters! For more information about JFS services, call Intake at 609-822-1108 x1.

10/28/2025

SNAP is all over the news. 42 million Americans are at risk of not receiving SNAP benefits on November 1st. There is so much fear, confusion, and misinformation. Today is the SNAP Day of Action and we ask you to join us and act now. Clink on the link below:

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10/21/2025

JFS is hosting its annual Turkey Drive to provide residents in need with a Thanksgiving meal. There are three convenient ways to contribute to the JFS Turkey Drive:

- Donate a complete meal for $45
- Fill a bag with all of the side dishes
- Donate a $25 gift card to a grocery store

Turkey Drive donations can be made online at jfsatlantic.org or at 607 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. In addition to donations, volunteers are needed to sort, pack, and deliver holiday meals. For more information, contact volunteer@jfsatlantic.org.

10/20/2025

On October 16, in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May County staff participated in wear purple day. Since the 1980s, purple has been associated with DVAM and also represents peace, courage, survival, honor, and a commitment to ending violence.

10/17/2025

10/16/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the official ribbon cutting of the JFS Mobile Food Pantry. We have launched a Food Security campaign to raise $250,000, visit https://publuu.com/flip-book/196406/2155934 to learn more about investment opportunities.