JFS Atlantic

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Food Pantry Helper (1-2 hour shift)
2025-11-20 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-21 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-22 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-23 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-24 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-25 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-26 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-27 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 6 more dates | Jewish Family Service Pantry, 607 N. Jerome Avenue, Margate
Volunteers are needed daily to assist with client walk-ins, full-filling orders, packing bags and organizing donations.
Volunteers must have completed application and be vetted. Email volunteer@jfsatlantic.org to register for a 1-2 hour shift between 9 am and 3 pm daily.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Turkey Drive Distribution (1-1.5 hour shifts)
2025-11-20 10:00 - 15:00
Volunteers are needed to help distribute Thanksgiving meals directly to clients and case managers in time for the holidays. Bags will be packed and organized and volunteers will be helping to give out during scheduled pick-ups as well as assist with new requests.
Email volunteer@jfsatlantic.org to register.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: ACME Ocean City Community Food Drive
2025-11-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Acme Ocean City
Help us restock our pantry by welcoming grocery store guests and asking them to purchase an extra item or two while shopping for the JFS pantry. Collection is 9 am until 3 pm (shifts are 1/5 – 2 hours). Standing is encouraged. Email volunteer@jfsatlantic.org to register.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Food Pantry Delivery Stock
2025-11-25 09:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-09 09:00 - 23:00
Help bring our large food delivery inside the pantry, organize and stock the shelves. Heavy lifting 9-10 am. Sneakers required.
Email volunteer@jfsatlantic.org to participate.

Thanksgiving (office closed 27th - 28th)
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28
Thanksgiving (office closed 27th – 28th).

Food Distribution (ACCC AC Campus *STUDENTS ONLY*)
2025-11-27 11:00 - 12:30
4th Thursday of Each Month (11am – 12:30pm)
ACCC AC Campus (STUDENTS ONLY)
1535 Bacharach Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ

Food Distribution (Southern Jersey Family Medical Center)
2025-12-01 10:00 - 12:00 | South Jersey Family Medical, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City
The JFS Mobile Pantry offers food directly in Atlantic City, ensuring that more community members have easier access to the essentials. No pre- registration required for pantry guests.
For more information contact: 609.822.1108 x 170 or jfspantry@jfsatlantic.org
1st Friday of Each Month (10am – 12pm)
Southern Jersey Family Medical Center
1125 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City,
Volunteers also needed, email volunteer@jfsatlantic.org to help.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Thoughts from the Bookshelf
2025-12-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Margate Library Meeting Room, 8100 Atlantic Avenue, Margate, New Jersey
This month, we will discuss November’s novel, The New York Times best seller, Inheritance by award-winning memoirist, Dani Shapiro. This book is a gripping genetic detective story of mediation on genealogy, patnernity and love.
Attend in-person at the Margate Library Meeting Room
8100 Atlantic Ave., Margate.
RSVP by Dec 1 to tserota@jfsatlantic.org or 609-822-1109.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Lunch Around Town
2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Hannah G’s, 7310 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor
Enjoy a leisurely holiday lunch with friends while supporting a local restaurant. This month, we will dine at Queen Bean Bistro, 4800 Boardwalk & Vassar Square, Ventnor.
Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP by Dec 2nd to Tserota@jfsatlantic.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Southern Jersey Family Medical Center Food Distribution
2025-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | South Jersey Family Medical, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City
The JFS Mobile Pantry offers food directly in Atlantic City, ensuring that more community members have easier access to the essentials.
Volunteers needed to help guests shop and distribute food.
3rd Wednesday of Each Month (1 – 2pm)
Oceanside II Success Center
3201 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City, NJ
Volunteers must have completed application & vetting, email volunteer@jfsatlantic.org to help.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Through our Sacred Windows: Reflections on Stained Glass Artistry from South Jersey Synagogues
2025-12-05 10:30 - 12:00
Join Josh Cutler and Tina Serota for a virtual exhibition tour of stained-glass artistry and enjoy brunch. Attend in-person at Shirat Hayam, 700 N. Swarthmore Avenue, Ventnor. RSVP to Tserota@jfsatlantic.org by December 2nd

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Musical Connections
2025-12-08 13:00 - 14:00 | JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ
Feel the stress of the day peel away as we share familiar tunes from various genres (Broadway, Classical, Contemporary, Jazz) and instruments with friends and neighbors. Whether you are a caregiver, cared for, or community member, we look forward to welcoming you. If you are sharing music, send the title, composer and/or performer to Tina Serota along with your RSVP to Tina Serota by Dec 4.
Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Beyond the Bookshelf
2025-12-09 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ
Join author Christien Kuehn to learn about a never-before-told account of one family’s secret involvement as Nazi and Japanese spies during WWII and their role in the Pearl Harbor bombing.
Brunch will be served. Attend in-person at Katz JCC 501 N. Jerome Avenue in Margate.
RSVP to Tina Serota by Dec 4th at tserota@jfsatlantic.org

Food Distribution (Oceanside I Success Center)
2025-12-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Oceanside I Success Center, 201 Melrose Ave, Atlantic City
The JFS Mobile Pantry offers food directly in Atlantic City, ensuring that more community members have easier access to the essentials. No pre- registration required for pantry guests.
2nd Wednesday of Each Month (11am – 12pm)
Oceanside I Success Center
201 Melrose Ave., Atlantic City, NJ
For more information contact: 609.822.1108 x 170 or jfspantry@jfsatlantic.org

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Latkes, Lox & Learning
2025-12-12 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ
Join us for a special morning featuring traditional latkes, bagels and lox. This engaging program will explore the history of Chanukah in a fun, educational way. Expect something a little different as we dive into holiday trivia, hands-on fun and lively discussion, all centered around classic Jewish foods and festive Chanukah traditions.

Attend in person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. RSVP by Dec 8 to tserota@jfsatlantic.org.

Food Distribution (JFS Atlantic City)
2025-12-15 10:00 - 12:00 | JFS Atlantic City, 26 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Atlantic City
The JFS Mobile Pantry offers food directly in Atlantic City, ensuring that more community members have easier access to the essentials. No pre- registration required for pantry guests.
For more information contact: 609.822.1108 x 170 or jfspantry@jfsatlantic.org
3rd Monday of Each Month (10am – 12pm)
JFS Atlantic City Location
26 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Atlantic City, NJ
