JFS Annual Turkey Drive -- Agency Able to Provide 675 Meals Throughout the Holiday Season

With generous support from the community, Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) was once again able to provide traditional Thanksgiving dinners to residents in need. During October and November, JFS collected donations which affords the agency the opportunity to provide 675 meals, including nearly 100 additional bags of food still available for families in need, for the upcoming holidays.

With contributions from community members as well as businesses, organizations and groups including: Mark Arbeit & Company, BAYADA Home Health Care, BHHS Fox & Roach, Board of Jewish Education, CJ Adams Company Insurance, Eugene A. Tighe School, Galloway Auto & Tire Center, Girl Scouts, Hartman Home Team, JCC Preschool, J.S. Goldstein Funeral Home & Monuments, Mainland High School Cheerleaders, Margate Playgroups Plus, Marketplace Realty, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., Oasis Property Group, OceanFirst Bank of Linwood, Optimal Health Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, Pamela’s Health & Harmony, Platinum Real Estate, TD Bank of Atlantic City, William H. Ross III School and Visiting Angels who hosted collections to help put a turkey and all of the trimmings on the table for many residents this Thanksgiving.

“At JFS, we continue to be thankful for the tremendous support provided by businesses, organizations, residents and so many others who donate to our annual turkey drive. JFS was committed to provide a hearty holiday meal to everyone who turns to us for assistance and our agency continues to be there for people in need throughout the year,” said Andrea Steinberg, JFS Chief Executive Officer.

For information on donating or requesting food from the JFS Pantry, contact Bailey Pokres at bpokres@jfsatlantic.org. Monetary donations accepted throughout the year at jfsatlantic.org or by sending a check to JFS, 607 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ 08402.

Four Photographs

Photograph #1 – (Left): Oasis Property Group Co-Founder Jeff Kaliner and his team donated, sorted and bagged traditional Thanksgiving side dishes for 250 families. JFS will distribute 675 meals during the holidays to community residents. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties)

Photograph #2 – Mainland High School Cheerleaders collected 25 bags of Thanksgiving favorites to support the JFS Turkey Drive. The agency will provide more than 675 meals during the holidays from the generous donations provided by businesses, organizations, individuals and groups. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties)

Photograph #3 – A special thanks to the Tighe Middle School Student Council and William Ross Elementary School third grade Spirit Patrol Leadership Club who collectively packed 85 bags of donated food for the JFS Turkey Drive. This year, JFS will provide over 675 holiday dinners to community residents. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties)

Photograph #4 – Galloway Auto & Tire Center Owner Jason Conway, pictured with his dog, Fiona, worked with ShopRite of Galloway as well as friends and customers to collect complete holiday dinners. The annual turkey drive allowed JFS to provide meals to residents this season. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties)