JFS offers volunteer opportunities for MLK Day of Service

MARGATE – Jewish Family Service of Atlantic and Cape May Counties will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in the MLK Day of Service Monday, Jan. 19. 

On the day of unity, service and transformation, JFS will host two food collections in Mays Landing, a food pick-up and delivery, as well as sort and stock at the JFS Margate office.

• Food Drive at Walmart and Grocery Outlet, (four volunteers needed at each location) 9-10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to noon, and noon to 1:30 p.m.
• Food Pick-Up and Delivery at JFS Margate, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
• Sort and Stock at JFS Margate (10 volunteers needed), 2:30-4 p.m.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Volunteers 16 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 

In 2025, JFS distributed more than 254,225 pounds of food and basic essentials to more than 12,800 residents, including 4,850 children, from the agency pantry and food truck.

The program is sponsored by Repair the World.

To participate, RSVP to Volunteer Services Supervisor Nancy Mitnick at [email protected].