Who We Are

At JFS, we are volunteers, partners, donors and friends who all believe in one thing—we can change things and we’re going to do it as a family. This is the heart of JFS: people touching people, reaching out to nurture lives filled with dignity, meaning and joy.

Throughout this website, you will read about our comprehensive family of programs and services. Through these efforts, we form collaborative relationships with our clients that enhance their well-being and help them thrive. We approach our commitment to this goal with the highest level of responsibility, professionalism and integrity, and focus on what matters most, the thousands of individuals and families who turn to us for assistance every day.

SOVA

JFS strives to address the growing problem of hunger in Los Angeles. Through our SOVA Community Food and Resource Program we provide groceries and other supportive services to individuals and families dealing with issues related to food insecurity. The JFS Hirsh Kosher Kitchen prepares healthy, nutritious, and kosher meals for older adults and their caregivers which are served at 17 neighborhood dining centers’ placed throughout the city and valley. In addition, hundreds of meals from our kitchen are delivered each week to homebound older and disabled adults. In crisis situations JFS also provides emergency food vouchers.

S.O.V.A.

Sustenance  - Free nutritious food that nourishes families, helps children perform better in school, and strengthens the elderly

Opportunity - Free on-site services at our food pantries, including legal advocacy, job counseling, nutrition counseling by a Registered Dietitian, information and referral and food stamp enrollment

Volunteerism - hundreds of people of all ages working together each week to provide a helping hand for others

Advocacy - educating the community and legislators on hunger issues.