Challah for Hunger
Jewish Relief Agency
201 S. Camac St., 2nd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19107
267-423-4415 carly@challahforhunger.org • challahforhunger.org
Brings people together to bake and sell challah in an effort to raise money
and awareness for social justice causes.

200 Monument Rd., Suite 8 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-0190 • Fax: 610-660-0191
JRA@JewishRelief.org • jewishrelief.org
Distributes nonperishable food monthly to low-income Jewish families
throughout the region. Needs volunteers to help with food packaging and
distribution. All ages are welcome. The food distribution center is located at
10980 Dutton Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19154; 215-281-1101.

JRAid • info@JRAid.org • JRAid.org
Program of the Jewish Relief Agency that matches volunteers with
individuals to help meet their basic needs. Volunteers provide rides to the
doctor and supermarket; complete small home repairs such as changing
light bulbs and smoke-detector batteries; and make friendly phone calls
and visits, and more. JRAid also works with professional contractors who
volunteer their time to complete larger home repairs and other projects
requiring a licensed professional.

Federation Early Learning Services
10700 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-676-7550 • Fax: 215-676-9498 • FelsKids.org
Volunteers needed to work in classrooms with young children and to assist
teachers. Specific tasks are designed to meet the skills of the volunteers and
the needs of the classroom.

For a Friend Program at KleinLife
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300, Ext. 196 jeskate@kleinlife.org • KleinLife.org
Sponsors many volunteers opportunities that help ensure that no home-bound
seniors goes hungry. Opportunities include: helping to cultivate and harvest fruits
and vegetables at KleinLife; packaging meals with a local cooking group; volunteer-
ing to be a friendly visitor; and/or delivering meals to home-bound seniors.

Donations of home-grown vegetables are also accepted.

Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region
South Office: 754 S. Ninth St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-574-1765 • Fax: 270-574-1766
info@phillyfriendship.com • phillyfriendship.com
North Office: 25 N. State St. • Newtown, PA 18940
215-497-1003 • friends@fcpa.info • fcpa.info
Connects teens and young adults to youth with special needs and their
families, offering Jewish and social experiences; developing friendships
while participating in creative arts group activities, Jewish holiday
celebrations, weekly playdates and more. Fosters the development of
a caring, supportive community.

Hosts for Hospitals — In-Home Hospitality
for Families and Patients
326 Conshohocken State Rd., #2 • Gladwyne, PA 19035
215-472-3801 • Fax: 215-472-3803
info@hostsforhospitals.org • hostsforhospitals.org
Provides an opportunity to perform the mitzvah of Hachnasat Orchim —
the bringing in of guests. Volunteer hosts provide free lodging for out-of-
towners who travel to Philadelphia in association with patients who are
receiving care at area hospitals. Guests are responsible for their own food
and transportation.

Jewish Family and Children’s Service
of Greater Philadelphia Volunteer Services
7607 Old York Rd. (Lower Level) • Elkins Park, PA 19027
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669
info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Opportunities to get involved include:
Hands on service projects (Circle of Hands)
Delivering challahs to hospital patients (Challah Mitzvah)
Engaging with our clothing assistance program (Our Closet)
Bar/Bat Mitzvah projects, etc.

Jewish Information and Referral Service
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
215-832-0821 • info@jewishphilly.org
Volunteers answer the telephone and assist callers with information about the
Philadelphia Jewish community and its resources. Vol un teers also work on
time-limited special projects.

The Mitzvah Bowl
125 Brochant Circle • Blue Bell, PA 19422
info@themitzvahbowl.com • TheMitzvahBowl.com
A comprehensive website for finding mitzvah projects and volunteer
opportunities for Bar/Bat Mitzvah students and high school students looking
to fulfill community service hours. Offers resources for teens and families
seeking a way to help others and make a difference.

Mitzvah Circle Foundation
1561 Gehman Rd. • Harleysville, PA 19438
267-649-7610 • info@mitzvahcircle.org • mitzvahcircle.org
Nonprofit, not faith-based, organization providing material support to
individuals and families dealing with crisis, poverty, homelessness, and serious
illness throughout the Philadelphia Region. Serving people who are unable to
obtain immediate or sufficient help from government agencies and traditional
service organizations.

Mitzvah Food Project
215-832-0509 • foodproject@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/mfp
Volunteers are needed to pack and deliver food packages, which include
non-perishable food and produce, to low-income households in Greater
Philadelphia. Monthly or bimonthly packing/delivery schedules available
depending on pantry location. Back-up delivery volunteers are also needed.

B’nai Mitzvah projects welcome. Pantry locations include: Jewish Community
Services Building (Center City); Kaiserman JCC (City Line/Overbrook Park);
KleinLife (Northeast Philadelphia); Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower
Bucks County (Bucks County); and Beth Sholom Congregation (Elkins Park).

Repair the World: Philadelphia
267-235-3348 • philadelphia@weRepair.org • WeRepair.org
Aims to make service and volunteering an integral part of North American
Jewish life. Builds and strengthens communities through a variety of volunteer
opportunities, including both one-time and regular opportunities, as well as
social events for volunteers to have a chance to discuss local and national social
justice issues.

RSVP Philadelphia
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
267-345-7787 • saistrop@kleinlife.org • rsvphilly.org
Opportunities for individuals 55 and over to volunteer in social service
agencies, schools, museums and consumer groups.

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