Get a Jump On The Season of Giving
With the holiday season upon us, even amid challenges in the world, our hearts turn naturally toward joy, gratitude, and acts of generosity. This time of year, brings a renewed appreciation for the people around us – family, friends, and neighbors – and a desire to honor those connections through acts of kindness and giving.
Tuesday, December 3, offers you a chance to jumpstart the spirit of giving this year. Giving Tuesday, created in 2012, is a global movement celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Its goal is to shift focus from “consumer-driven days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday” to what this season is truly about “giving”. The impact is immense, with tens of millions of dollars raised and countless lives touched each year around the globe by rallying worldwide support causes close to people’s hearts.
At JFCS, Giving Tuesday is a crucial opportunity to help fight food insecurity for families in our community. Donations to JFCS through Giving Tuesday will support the Sonny & Janet Meyer Food Pantry, which provides essential food and resources to families in need across Louisville. By joining Giving Tuesday’s “Global Day of Giving”, you can help JFCS bring dignity and purpose to our neighbors facing food insecurity during the holidays and beyond.
Giving Tuesday is an ideal opportunity to touch many lives in Louisville. Every contribution to JFCS goes directly to enhancing and fueling our efforts to combat food insecurity in Louisville through our pantry.
Food insecurity is more prevalent in Louisville than many realize. JFCS distributes an average of 6,500 pounds of food a month, which is an increase of over 60% from three years ago.
According to the Greater Louisville Project, Louisville ranks second among its peer cities for children who are experiencing food insecurity, which is 17% of children in Louisville. Additionally, according to the Jewish Federation of North America, a study found that 19% of Jewish households in the United States are struggling to make ends meet.
The demand for services continues to grow. This includes demand at our main pantry location at JFCS, and our satellite pantry for the residents of Shalom Towers. People of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances rely on the pantry to provide not only supplemental meals, household and personal hygiene items, but also a sense of dignity and stability. For some families, a visit to our pantry means the difference between being hungry and having a meal.
Beyond providing food, The Sonny & Janet Meyer Food Pantry acts as a gateway to additional JFCS services. Many families who first come to us for food assistance also wind up benefiting from our case management services, mental health services, career services, and support groups, all of which help them overcome barriers and work toward long-term goals.
Every donation you make to JFCS on Giving Tuesday will go directly to expanding the resources and reach of our food pantry. For example:
- $25 provides shelf stable items for our community members!
- $100 provides household items and cleaning supplies to families!
- $250 provides food for a family of four for an ENTIRE month!
- $1500 provides food for a family of four for SIX months!
- $3000 provides a family of four for an ENTIRE year!
Your generosity has a lasting impact, as it not only fills pantry shelves but also brings relief and hope to families facing hardship.
Join us in the fight against food insecurity! Tuesday, December 3, let’s come together for Giving Tuesday, and strengthen Louisville’s commitment to compassion and community. By supporting JFCS and the Sonny & Janet Meyer Food Pantry, you’re helping us provide food, resources, and care to families in need.
Visit our website at www.jfcslouisville.org on December 3 and join your friends and neighbors making a difference on Giving Tuesday with a gift to the Sonny & Janet Meyer Food Pantry.
Thank you for standing with JFCS and making a difference in the lives of your neighbors.