Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas
The food pantry at Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas has served families in our community for 75 years, through good times and bad. November 1 marks a crisis unlike anything we’ve seen. Dallas County has the fifth-largest food insecure population in the country, with 454,140 people struggling to access adequate food. Across the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, 1.3 million people face food insecurity—ranking us third nationally, behind only Los Angeles and New York. One in five of our region’s children goes to bed hungry. JFS has become an essential partner in feeding families because SNAP benefits haven’t kept pace with inflation. We are now feeding families every two weeks versus once a month in the past. This week, where we usually have one or two “walk ins” looking for assistance, we had 15 in one day.
JFS Food Pantry
MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger
Mazon is a national nonprofit fighting to end hunger in the United States. With over 47 million Americans currently facing food insecurity—including families, seniors, veterans, and children—MAZON views this crisis not just as a policy failure, but a moral one. Rooted in Jewish values and driven by justice, MAZON advocates for systemic change while supporting programs that ensure no one has to choose between food and survival. Together, we can build a future where no one in this country goes hungry.
Mazon
North Texas Food Bank
The North Texas Food Bank stands with neighbors who are facing food insecurity. 1 in 6 people in North Texas is food insecure and doesn’t know where their next meal is coming from. A gift helps those impacted by the federal government shutdown and those in need of food access.
North Texas Food Bank
Partnership With Native Americans
PWNA supports the nutritional needs of 45,000 people annually by delivering staple foods to pantries, soup kitchens, and Elderly Nutrition Centers; distributing emergency food boxes and fresh produce to Elders; and providing meals for families and communities during major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
PWNAGrantmaking
To make a grant through your donor-advised fund, simply log in to the My DJCF portal, where you can easily recommend grants to qualified organizations, track your giving history, and manage your fund. If you prefer personalized assistance or have specific questions, you are welcome to contact our Director of Fundholder Services, Mary Vaughan, who will be happy to guide you through the process and ensure your philanthropic goals are met with ease and confidence.
