Volunteer Stories

14-year-old Samara hosted a "Service Birthday" party to benefit JF&CS. Read More

The winter months can be difficult for our mental health. It’s estimated that 10-20% of the U.S. population deals with the “winter blues,” but for some, it is more of a challenge: a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Read More

For the last five years, families have been invited to nominate their Big PALs for special recognition. The honor of the Joel Libowsky Big PAL of the Year award is given to a Big PAL who has gone above and beyond to guide and mentor his or her… Read More

Many of us reflect on our health and habits as we approach the New Year, often making resolutions to improve both. But what if one of the most beneficial habits for our overall health was the simple, daily act of caring for our teeth? Read More

On Giving Tuesday, November 28, hundreds of supporters tuned in to learn more about how JF&CS services transform lives in the community. Actress Melissa Ponzio (Teen Wolf, The Walking Dead, Chicago Fire) hosted the event and shared the stories of… Read More

The Kosher Food Pantry relies on the generosity of our community partners to continue fighting food insecurity. Read More

JF&CS’ Havinagala: A Party for PAL has been the event for young professionals in Atlanta for the last 35 years. On January 27, 2024, it enters a new era. Read More

The community showed up in powerful ways for this year's High Holiday Food Drive. Read More

On September 10th, 239 enthusiastic JF&CS volunteers took part in Mitzvah Day. Volunteers of different ages and stages of life filled the agency’s Dunwoody campus and an additional 10 sites across Metro Atlanta — having fun and helping others! Read More

JF&CS presents the 21st annual Mitzvah Day on Sunday, September 10. The fun-filled day of good deeds is a much-anticipated gathering, connecting like-minded individuals while serving the Atlanta community. Read More

The Kay Family Leadership Series cohort concluded its 7-month series of sessions Thursday evening in a major fashion. The 15 new lay-leader graduates earned the opportunity to hear from an “all-star” cast of panelists to inspire their next steps. Read More

On April 20th, JF&CS hosted its first Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. The event was open to volunteers agency-wide to thank and recognize them for their selfless dedication to the programs and clients they support. Congratulations to Michael Karp,… Read More

We at JF&CS are deeply grateful for the work of our volunteers, without whom we couldn’t fulfill our mission to transform lives. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and to celebrate we’ll be sharing stories about these incredible individuals.… Read More

We are deeply grateful for the work of our volunteers, without whom we couldn’t fulfill our mission to transform lives. We appreciate Miriam & Danny Saul, volunteers with the Kosher Food Pantry. Read More

We at JF&CS are deeply grateful for the work of our volunteers, without whom we couldn’t fulfill our mission to transform lives. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and to celebrate we’ll be sharing stories about these incredible individuals.… Read More

We at JF&CS are deeply grateful for the work of our volunteers, without whom we couldn’t fulfill our mission to transform lives. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and to celebrate we’ll be sharing stories about these incredible individuals.… Read More

On December 29, over 50 volunteers from 15 families came together on Family Volunteer Day to help people in need across our community. The event was popular and filled up quickly with families who delighted in the idea of getting their kids to… Read More

Do you have a child with a Bar or Bat Mitzvah coming up? JF&CS has lots of options for kids to create a mitzvah project. Read More

In August, when reviewing the Kosher Food Pantry's increasing needs and current food supply, JF&CS planned a food drive for the High Holidays with hope that the community would support us. We are so thankful to our incredible community and more… Read More

Mitzvah Day returned September 11, 2022, for a day of service in the Atlanta community, and our volunteers showcased their passion for "giving back" to our community. Read More