Food Programs

Jacobson Family Food Pantry

The Jacobson Family Food Pantry delivers non-perishable groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables, and challah every other week free of charge to people experiencing serious financial difficulties. We also have many clients who come to shop in the pantry every other week. Founded in 1996, the mission of the Food Pantry is to ensure that no individual or family in our community goes hungry. By alleviating the problem of hunger, our clients are able to direct their focus on improving their situation. Providing for those who are lacking the means to afford basic necessities is the essence of Tzedakah, which asks us to help those in need live with more dignity and comfort.

In February 2019, in recognition of a magnanimous donation to the Jacobson Family Food Pantry by the estate of Madeline and Eugene Pargh (z’l), the non-perishable food section at the Jacobson Family Food Panty was named the “Pargh Family Grocery.”

*Food Pantry services are only available to residents of Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach, based on eligibility.

For more information: Contact, Jacobson Family Food Pantry at 561-852-3333.

Click below to request the Jacobson Family Food Pantry application form.
Food Pantry Application

Adele Loeb & Les Nackman Meals on Wheels Program

The Meals on Wheels Program provides nutritionally balanced prepared meals to allow seniors to age in place safely for as long as possible. More importantly, participants are automatically connected to our JFS family and can access a variety of other programs and services to enhance and improve their quality of life. The program is open only to residents of Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach. To receive services, an application is required.

All meals are low in sodium, kosher, and include a protein, two side dishes, and delivered frozen in a microwave-safe container. Orders must be placed at least 10 days in advance. Dedicated and pre-screened volunteers deliver meals to homebound seniors on Fridays.

* The Meals on Wheels Program is only available to residents of Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach, and a limited financial subsidy for meals is available to those who qualify. Payment is due at time of meal orders.

To request a MOW application or a sample menu, please click below.
Meals on Wheels Application

Support for this program is provided by The Adele Loeb & Les Nackman Meals on Wheels Program Fund, a grant from The Jim Moran Foundation, a grant from the United Way of Palm Beach County, The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, and private donations. All meals are prepared by the Jewish Association of Residential Care (JARC).

Financial Assistance

Since 1979, Rales JFS has provided financial assistance to individuals and families in crisis. These services are available to low-income families/individuals living in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach who qualify. Examples of the kind of funding we assist with includes:

  • Car payments
  • Car insurance
  • Eyeglasses
  • Hearing aids
  • Homeless prevention services for seniors
  • Homeowners insurance
  • In-home care
  • Maintenance/Homeowners Association fees
  • Medical supplies
  • Mortgage/rent
  • Summer camp scholarships (Click for Camp Scholarship Application)
  • Utilities (such as FPL, Water, etc.)
  • Food Pantry / Meals On Wheels

If you reside in Boca Raton, Delray Beach or Highland Beach, click below to request the Financial Assistance application form.
Financial Assistance Application

Other Programs:

Bernard Sherman Program to Enhance Jewish Identity

JFS helps children and young adults, including those with varying needs and abilities, connect with their Jewish identity by providing the financial assistance needed to participate in Jewish life-enrichment experiences such as Israeli Experiences, Jewish Advocacy Conferences, Jewish Youth Group Conventions, Maccabi Games, March of the Living and more for those that are low-income families.

Hebrew Free Loan Society (HFLS)

HFLS helps provide interest-free loans to assist individuals and families unable to secure a bank loan. Funds can be used for a variety of purposes including the repair or purchase of a car, home repairs, dental care, prostheses, fertility treatments, surrogacy, and education. To qualify, a local guarantor is required.

Senior Homeless Prevention for Older Adults (SHP)

SHP is available to seniors 60 years of age and older who reside in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach. The program allows access to short-term financial assistance. The financial assistance component provides help for expenses, including rent (application fees, security deposits, and first/last month’s rent), utilities, and emergencies such as car repairs, medical emergencies, moving expenses and disability/mobility accommodations. These services are for low income seniors.

Indigent Burial Assistance

JFS provides help for those faced with the loss of a loved one and are without the means to pay for their funeral. JFS works with local funeral homes and cemeteries to assist families at their most vulnerable time. These services are for low income families.

Jewish Education Loan Fund (JELF)

JELF provides interest-free educational loans to Jewish students for post-secondary study at accredited institutions. Please visit JELF.org for more information and application.

JFS Roommate Matching Program

Roommate matching is a service that pairs older single adults with other pre-screened and qualified single adults to share a home. The program is available to residents of Palm Beach County who are age 50 and older.

Short Term In-Home Subsidized Care Assistance

JFS provides help to seniors that require short term in-home care services due to a recent hospitalization, rehabilitation center stay, and any other situation that would require short term in-home assistance to those that qualify.