File Photo/The JFS Food Pantry stocks food for families and individuals in need. Pictured in front is JFS Volunteer Services Supervisor Vanessa Smith. In back, from left, are Beth Wright, Natasha Bettencourt and Maria Diaz.
MARGATE - Jewish Family Services of Atlantic and Cape May Counties is holding its annual Thanksgiving Food Collection through Friday, Nov. 13.
According to JFS, there has been an 80% increase in food pantry requests as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. You can help by providing meals for struggling families.
Donations of gift cards to area supermarkets are being accepted. Or you can fill a bag with non-perishable food items needed to make a family Thanksgiving meal. Bags can be dropped off outside the JFS building, 607 N. Jerome Ave.
In your food bag include the following items: mac & cheese, string beans, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, stuffing, corn, yams, etc.
For more information, contact JFS 609-822-1108.
