The VBS Food Bank, working in conjunction with JFS/SOVA, is proud to offer a 24-48 hour supply of food for the hungry.

Always cognizant of a balanced diet, included in the grocery bag is a variety of canned meats and/or fish, canned soup, canned or dried fruit and vegetables, pasta, rice, dried milk, cereal and peanut butter. Guests of the food bank are referred to us from SOVA, the city's 211 emergency line and a number of local shelters.

The VBS Food Bank welcomes non-expired canned and dried food, preferably packaged in small units. 

Urgently needed items include:

• Cereal boxes (12-14 oz)
• Mac & Cheese Boxes (7.25 oz)
• Rice (16 oz)
• Pasta (16 oz)
• Peanut butter/nut butter (16 oz)
• Canned vegetables
• Canned beans
• Canned soup
• Canned tuna
• Canned chicken
• Canned fruit
• Canned tomato sauce
• Cereal bars
• Instant oatmeal packets
• Individual packets of dry snacks/pretzels
• Individual packets of dry soup/ramen noodles
• Misc Kosher, gluten free, and vegan items for guests with dietary restrictions

For additional information on how Valley Beth Shalom helps feed the hungry, visit our Helping the Needy resource page. For further information contact: 818.530.4035.