Provided/From left,Gisell Mason and Courtney Peters of TD Bank Atlantic City deliver more than 80 cans and packages of hearty soups as part of the ‘Soup’er Bowl’ collection at JFS.
MARGATE – Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties’ “Soup’er Bowl” campaign topped the high score of the big game by collecting more than 300 cans of soup. To help combat hunger in the community, the hearty soups will be distributed to individuals and families in need to assure they have hot and filling meals throughout the year.
“This was JFS’ third ‘Soup’er Bowl’ collection and we are thankful to the residents and businesses who donated hundreds of canned soups filled with chicken, meat and vegetables,” JFS CEO Andrea Steinberg said. “With food insecurity still prevalent in the region, JFS is grateful to be able to assist people right here in the community.”
In 2022, the JFS Food Pantry distributed more than 60,000 pounds of food to more than 8,825 Atlantic County residents, including 3,220 children. In addition, JFS provided 2,652 Kosher Meals on Wheels to older adults and homebound seniors. With the need for food and basic necessities continuing to escalate, JFS has become a go-to pantry for local residents.
For those in need of food, the JFS Food Pantry, located at 607 N. Jerome Ave., is open to Atlantic County residents 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Donations of non-perishable foods. including tuna, cereal, pasta, rice, vegetables, mac-n-cheese, snacks and more as well as basic essentials and baby products, are accepted at the JFS Margate office, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
