Food Drive & Food Sort

The JFS Community-Wide Food Drive kicks off with announcements at Rosh Hashanah and culminates with the Food Sort after Yom Kippur. The Food Sort is an excellent opportunity for individuals, families, and groups to help the Polack Food Bank sort and organize thousands of pounds of donations. A special thank you to our dedicated volunteers and community partners who step up each year to make this all possible.

Event Support

Volunteers assist with set up, clean up and/or day of tasks for events. Some heavy lifting will be involved.

Commitment:
Varies depending on event.
Location:
JFS main campus located on Capitol Hill.
Supports:
All JFS programs

Friendly Visitor

Volunteers are thoughtfully paired with an individual to help provide virtual companionship and community connection, reducing social isolation and the negative mental health outcomes that can come with it.

Commitment:
One weekly hourlong shift for a minimum six-month commitment.
Location:
Remotely from home.
Supports:
Older Adult and Supportive Living Services

Food Bank Home Delivery

Volunteers pick up pre-made bags of groceries and make contact-free deliveries to community members in need.

Commitment:
One monthly two-hour shift for a minimum six-month commitment.
Location:
Grocery bag pick up from the JFS main campus on Capitol Hill and delivery to an assigned route in the Greater Seattle area.
Supports:
Polack Food Bank

Food Bank Assistance

Volunteers help distribute food and toiletries, restock items and clean up after the shift. Volunteers should be able to lift at least 25 pounds and must be 18 years of age or older.

Commitment:
One weekly, in-person, two-hour shift for a minimum three-month commitment.
Location:
Polack Food Bank on Capitol Hill.
Supports:
Polack Food Bank