Care You Can Trust. Support You Deserve.

Compassionate Care for All: Strengthening Families & Wellbeing in Central PA

Care You Can Trust. Support You Deserve.

Compassionate Care for All: Strengthening Families & Wellbeing in Central PA

Together, We Make a Difference

Jewish Family Service provides a wide range of programs designed to support individuals and families through life’s challenges.

Mental Health Services

Our experienced therapists provide compassionate counseling for children, teens, adults, families, and seniors, helping people navigate life’s most difficult moments.

Food Assistance

Through our community pantry and partnerships with local organizations, we help ensure individuals and families have access to nutritious food and essential household items.

Foster
Care & Adoption Services

We work with families to provide safe, supportive homes for children, helping them find stability and permanent loving families.

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Volunteer With Us

Make a meaningful impact in your community by supporting seniors and families through our programs. From delivering meals to offering companionship, your time and care make a real difference.

Senior Support Programs

From Kosher Meals on Wheels to other supportive services, we help older adults maintain independence while receiving the care they deserve.

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Making a Difference Across Central Pennsylvania

Every year, Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg supports thousands of individuals and families through critical programs.

Together, these services create stronger families, healthier individuals, and a more resilient community.

Our Impact Includes

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Counties served in Central Pennsylvania

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Lbs of food distributed to community members in need each year

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Mental health counseling sessions annually for children, teens, adults, families, and seniors

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Meals delivered annually to homebound seniors through the Finkelstein–Cohen Kosher Meals on Wheels Program

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Families helped through foster care and adoption programs

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Volunteer hours supporting community programs

What Our Community Says

The impact of JFS programs can best be seen through the voices of the people we serve.

"Working and volunteering as a JFS board member, treasurer, and past president has been a deeply worthwhile and meaningful experience. Currently I’m volunteering in our food bank—helping, listening and caring for our clients. Being a Food Bank volunteer has shown me upfront the value JFS is to our community."

Frank

“Your meals have literally changed my life. Thank you and your volunteers.”

D.R.

“These Kosher Meals on Wheels meals are actually prolonging my life.”

Deborah

“I’m forever grateful for how therapy has changed my life.”

Anonymous

"Jewish Family Service is truly a lifeline for families in need, offering compassionate support through food assistance, mental health care, and foster and adoptive services. Their commitment to seniors and vulnerable individuals reflects a deep dedication to strengthening the entire community. I’m incredibly grateful to be a small part of the meaningful difference they make every day."

Mark

“Our family is happier and emotionally healthier because we received post permanency services through JFS.”

Margo

“The volunteers and helpers were so kind to me… I ended up with more groceries than I ever imagined.”

Sarah

“JFS is a godsend; I don’t know what we would do without you.”

I.T.

"When I first learned that the Jewish Family Service (JFS) was open to all faiths and is here to serve all in the community, I knew I wanted to be a part of that. This is why I volunteer at the JFS Food Pantry. I believe in helping others and regardless of their circumstance, I am there to help them get back on their feet."