JFS of Greater Kansas City (Jewish Family Services)

JFS of Greater Kansas City (Jewish Family Services) JFS provides essential human services for people of all faiths, ages, cultures, and identities who are facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis.

In the spirit of Tikkun Olam, we are repairing the world one person, one family at a time. Jewish Family Services (JFS) supports and strengthens lives throughout Kansas City. We provide essential human services for people facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis — regardless of faith, age, culture or lifestyle. A highly-skilled and compassionate staff are dedicated to preserving the well-being, comfort, and dignity of others, always respecting the confidentiality of our clients. JFS proudly serves more than 10,000 people annually, more than half of whom are not Jewish. JFS was founded on the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, one person, one family at a time. Together, we are making a difference. Volunteers play a vital role in our programs, providing a helping hand, compassionate smile, or meaningful connection. Learn more at https://www.jfskc.org/volunteer/

🍎 Support the JFS holiday meal program so that families can share in a Rosh Hashanah celebration together and preserve t...
09/11/2026

🍎 Support the JFS holiday meal program so that families can share in a Rosh Hashanah celebration together and preserve their traditions.

Each $54 donation helps purchase a prepared kosher meal including protein, vegetable, and dessert, plus honey, grape juice, challah, and fresh produce for a local Jewish family this Rosh Hashanah.

Join us by making your donation today, so that JFS’s Jewish clients feel connected to and cared for by our community.

Support the High Holidays Today: https://bit.ly/4xfQHi6

🥫 2026 High Holiday Food Drive 🛒 September 10-October 8The JFS Food Pantries serve over 500 households a month with dig...
09/10/2026

🥫 2026 High Holiday Food Drive 🛒 September 10-October 8

The JFS Food Pantries serve over 500 households a month with dignity and care. The need is great, but you can help! There are 3 easy ways to get involved.

🧡 Drop a bag of most needed items in the JFS barrel at your synagogue, the J, or JFS Brookside
🧡 Shop your favorite vendor online and ship items directly to JFS
🧡 Make a financial gift and let us do the shopping - visit jfskc.org/donate

📣 Volunteers Needed! 🍎🍯Help distribute Rosh Hashanah meal boxes on Thursday, September 10 at The Jewish Community Center...
09/08/2026

📣 Volunteers Needed! 🍎🍯
Help distribute Rosh Hashanah meal boxes on Thursday, September 10 at The Jewish Community Center! Volunteers will help load meal boxes into clients’ cars, direct traffic, and check names off the RSVP list. If you’d like to stay for both shifts, even better!

Shift 1: 9:00–10:30 AM — Setup & distribution
Shift 2: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM — Distribution & cleanup

Come lend a hand and help our community celebrate the holiday by signing up below! (Please be advised the shifts are outdoors and you will need to be able to lift 10-15 pounds.)

🔗 Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/4gIsf3T

The Service of Spiritual Renewal for the High Holidays will take place on Sunday, September 6th at Village Shalom. Prepa...
09/02/2026

The Service of Spiritual Renewal for the High Holidays will take place on Sunday, September 6th at Village Shalom. Preparing for this meaningful service are Jewish Community Chaplain Rabbi Jonathan Rudnick (pictured blowing the shofar) with Lezlie Zucker, Director of Music and Worship Leader for Congregation Beth Torah and Laura Gilman, founder of Your Ritualist. The one-hour service begins at 3 p.m. and will include traditional and contemporary prayers, words of hope, songs, and readings to usher in the High Holiday. All are welcome to attend this free service. Please RSVP to [email protected] or call (913) 327-8250.

JFS is Hiring! Our current opening is for a Children's Therapist. Ready to be part of something meaningful? Learn more a...
08/25/2026

JFS is Hiring! Our current opening is for a Children's Therapist. Ready to be part of something meaningful? Learn more about joining the JFS team and apply now!
➡️ jfskc.org/employment-opportunities

🟠 The Children’s Therapist will play a pivotal role in growing our counseling program with therapeutic services for individuals ages 5-19, grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based treatments. They will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with other community resources to meet client needs.

The Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program, housed at JFS, will offer its Service of Spiritual Renewal on Sunday, Sept. 6, ...
08/20/2026

The Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program, housed at JFS, will offer its Service of Spiritual Renewal on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 3 p.m. in the social hall at Village Shalom.

(Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of Friday, Sept. 11.)

This gathering will be led by Jewish Community Chaplain Rabbi Jonathan Rudnick and Lezlie Zucker, director of music and worship leader for Congregation Beth Torah. They will be joined by Laura Gilman, the founder of Your Ritualist. The one-hour service will include traditional and contemporary prayers, songs and readings to usher in the High Holiday season and words of hope for the year ahead.

“Getting ready to begin a new year on the Jewish/Hebrew calendar can be both hopeful and uncertain,” Rabbi Rudnick said. “As we gather for our next Service of Spiritual Renewal, let us remind each other that hope endures, and the remaining pages of our Books of Life are still unwritten and await our stories. Please join us in community to offer and receive the strength of Jewish human connection.”

Those interested in attending should RSVP by emailing their name and the number of people planning to attend with them to Mosh*t Snir at [email protected] or by calling (913) 327-8250.

Volunteers at JFS packed 1,200 food boxes at the new JFS Warehouse for distribution during Operation Backpack’s Aug. 1 b...
08/04/2026

Volunteers at JFS packed 1,200 food boxes at the new JFS Warehouse for distribution during Operation Backpack’s Aug. 1 back-to-school event, helping ensure local students and families have nutritious food and essentials as they head back to school.

Operation Backpack by the numbers:
📦 1,200 boxes = 30 pallets distributed
🥫 20,400 lbs of food and personal care items
🏠 667 households served

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this event a success! 🧡

📢 We need your help! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 📢 Volunteers will help assemble over 1,000 food boxes in preparation for distribu...
07/20/2026

📢 We need your help! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 📢
Volunteers will help assemble over 1,000 food boxes in preparation for distribution to Operation Backpack. We hope you’ll join us!
Dates: July 22, July 23, July 29, July 30

Sign Up >>>> https://bit.ly/4p8EYiM

🎒Help local students start school prepared by volunteering with our Operation Backpack initiative. Volunteers are needed...
07/10/2026

🎒Help local students start school prepared by volunteering with our Operation Backpack initiative. Volunteers are needed at our brand-new warehouse to sort, organize, and pack back to school boxes. It's a fun, hands-on opportunity that's works great to bring a group of friends! Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing, and be prepared to lift and move items!

🗓 Date: July 22nd and 23rd, 9:00AM-12:00PM
✅ Sign Up: https://bit.ly/4p8EYiM

Did you know that toilet paper and hygiene items are not covered under SNAP? For many families, receiving even a single ...
07/10/2026

Did you know that toilet paper and hygiene items are not covered under SNAP? For many families, receiving even a single roll of toilet paper can mean one less expense they have to worry about on a tight budget. The JFS food pantry supports clients with this everyday necessity and distributes nearly 2,000 rolls per month!

Throughout July & August, JFS is collecting toilet paper to stock the pantry shelves. Packages of toilet paper can be dropped in the JFS barrels in the J Lobby and at JFS Brookside during business hours.

Visit www.jfskc.org to learn more and how you can purchase items for the JFS Food Pantry online or make a donation.

Address

5801 W 115th Street
Overland Park, KS
66211

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+19133278250

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