What’s Happening Now

Learn about all the latest happenings with Tampa Jewish Family Services. From our Facebook and Twitter feeds, to our calendar of events. Stay up-to-date on TJFS news and events!

From Facebook:

The North Tampa TJFS Community Food Bank pick-up date is this Sunday. This is our new North Tampa location at Congregation Beth Am. No sign up necessary for pick-up - simply show up during the designated time. Details below!North Tampa - July 12th pick up1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Congregation Beth Am2030 W Fletcher Ave. ... See MoreSee Less
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Please help us share that we have food available to all in need, regardless of faith. And, pick-up is easy - just show up on food bank days! We have fresh and nonperishable foods so our clients can have healthy meals.We know the need is there, but we can use your help in spreading the message by liking and sharing our social media posts, and telling local schools, clergy and friends about our offerings. Thank you for your support!Food Bank Pick-Up Locations:North Tampa Community Food Bank - NEW LOCATION!Congregation Beth Am2030 W Fletcher Ave.1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.July 12, 2026August 9, 2026September 6, 2026South Tampa Community Food BankCongregation Rodeph Sholom2713 Bayshore Blvd.11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.June 30, 2026July 28, 2026August 25, 2026September 29, 2026Emergency Food BagsAvailable by appointment only. Call us at (813) 960-1848 to schedule. ... See MoreSee Less
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If you're at the grocery store this week, please consider picking up some non-perishable items to donate to our Community Food Banks. This is especially important during the summer while kids are home from school. Items like peanut butter, cereals, canned tuna or chicken, and oatmeal all make great options. You can drop donations off at the bin in the lobby of the Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC. ... See MoreSee Less
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TJFS News:

Fill an urgent need

____________________________________________ Urgent Need: January 14, 2014: We have a single mother with two children.  She works full time but missed hours at work because she was taking care of her mother who was hospitalized for 11 days.  As a result of lost wages,...

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Counseling

Tampa Jewish Family Services provides crisis management, short-term and intermediate counseling, and longer term counseling when necessary. Immediate and critical assistance are provided to stabilize an individual or family faced with a crisis. Counseling is provided...

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Financial Assistance Programs

Financial Assistance programs offered at Tampa Jewish Family Services include: assistance for utilities, rent and car payments. Other programs include the Jewish Education Loan Fund (JELF) that provides grants for Jewish students from Georgia, Florida, North Carolina,...

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Upcoming: programs & events

ProActive Parenting May 8, 2013 / 7:30 – 9 p.m. Topic: Raising your Child in a Toxic World: Finding Nutritional and Environmental Solutions Presenter: Pediatrician David Berger, M.D., FAAP Location: Congregation Rodeph Sholom Tikvah: A Special Needs Program May 23,...

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Melissa’s Success Story

Tampa Jewish Family Services is pleased to share a sampling of the many success stories that result from our agency's work: Melissa, a single mother with two daughters – Rachel and Leah, ages seven and 11 - was just laid off. She worked for more than 10 years at a...

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