Moving Forward Together
High Holy Days Community Drive

Every year during the High Holy Days, our community supports San Diegans experiencing hunger through our annual community food drive. As increasing inflation continues to affect our community, more of our neighbors are facing food insecurity every day.

According to the San Diego Hunger Coalition, 1 in 4 people in San Diego County are nutrition insecure—that’s more than 30% of all San Diegans. As the critical need for nutrition continues to rise, we’re counting on your support to meet the urgent needs of our community.

Every day, JFS is on the frontlines providing essential meals, financial assistance, and vital community resources. Together, we can ensure our neighbors receive the critical support they need during these challenging times. Join our annual High Holy Days Community Food Drive by dropping off your food donation at one of our participating locations or at our JOAN & IRWIN JACOBS CAMPUS at 8804 Balboa Avenue.

For questions, please contact Dalia Perez at [email protected] or (858) 637-3264.

SUGGESTED DONATION ITEMS:

GRAINS
Whole wheat pasta and crackers, oatmeal, brown rice, quinoa, dehydrated mashed potatoes

PROTEINS
Canned tuna or chicken, non-hydrogenated nut butters, low-sodium beans

CANNED GOODS
Fruit in juice (not syrup), corn, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberries, low-sodium soups

KOSHER ITEMS

Please do not bring food donations that come in glass containers/packaging

Community Partners – Dropoff Sites

Congregation Beth Am

Congregation Beth El

Congregation Beth Israel

Hillel of San Diego

Hillel of San Diego State University (drop-off)

Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (drop-off)

Ner Tamid Synagogue (drop-off)

Ohr Shalom Synagogue

Temple Adat Shalom (drop-off)

Temple Emanuel

Temple Solel

Tifereth Israel Synagogue

Please check with your synagogue or local Jewish organization to find participating drop-off locations

No matter what challenges we face today, tomorrow, or in the months ahead, we are always stronger together. Thank you for supporting our community.

Shanah Tovah!