57,000 Jews in the Philadelphia Area are Struggling to Make Ends Meet... You can Help!

The Jewish Relief Agency invites volunteers of all ages to pack kosher, non-perishable food, load their own cars and deliver food directly to the homes of more than 1,650 low-income Jewish families. 

According to a study done by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, there are 57,000 Jews in our region who are struggling to make ends meet. This is hard for most of us to believe, but it is reality. 

The Jewish Relief Agency is trying to change that reality. Over the last five years, the Jewish Relief Agency has conducted monthly food distributions to reach out to the Jewish needy in our midst. Over 3,500 volunteers have participated in this effort and the J.R.A. currently serves 1,650 families. Volunteers deliver food staples including pasta, canned fish, fruits and vegetables directly to the homes of those in need. An average monthly distribution draws roughly 500 volunteers of all ages, providing individuals and families an opportunity to personally involve themselves with the vital work of making the world a better place.

Food distributions are held one Sunday each month from 10-1 at the J.R.A.’s Northeast warehouse (9986 Gantry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115).   

The next distribution will be on Sunday, August 7th, 10:00 – 1:00 and volunteers are needed!  

Volunteers are also encouraged to donate gently used clothing, paired shoes (no high heels), and household textiles (sheets, towels, curtains, blankets) in garden-sized trash bags. Donated items will be sold and the proceeds will be used to increase the support given to needy Jews in our community. 

For more information or to sign up for this meaningful, hands-on, family-friendly, fun mitzvah, please contact the Jewish Relief Agency at 610-660-0190, JRA@jewishrelief.org, or visit www.jewishrelief.org. 

- Rachel Dunaief, Director
Jewish Relief Agency: A Project of Lubavitch House

J.R.A. Schedule

 Sundays, 10:00 – 1:00
9986 Gantry Road
Philadelphia, PA 19115

 2005 

• August 7 
• September 11 
• October 9 
• November 6 
• December 18 

2006

• January 15
• February 19 
• March 12 
• April 9 
• May 7 
• June 11 
• July 9 
• August 6 
• September 17 
• October 22 
• November 19 
• December 17 

Phone: 610-660-0190
Email: JRA@jewishrelief.org
URL: www.jewishrelief.org.