Students of Temple Israel learn about Food Insecurity, an issue affecting nearly 16,000 households in the Jewish Community. Students shopped for items themselves using Publix gift cards.

Recently the students and their parents visited the JFS Kosher Food Pantry in West Palm Beach. The students sorted through the items they purchased and learned more about Kashrut (Jewish traditional eating).

AJFS Director of Volunteer Leadership Belinda Lasky spoke to students and parents about how the AJFS Kosher Food Pantry works—from conducting an inventory to stocking shelves with donations of non-perishable food items, household supplies, and personal hygiene products.

Watch the story below on WPBF Channel 25:

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