Jewish Community Relations Council sets High Holiday food drive

The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation is holding its annual High Holiday food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley through Oct. 14.

Donations are being accepted at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown and Akiva Academy, 505 Gypsy Lane; Temple El Emeth and Children of Israel Congregation, 3970 Logan Way; and Ohev Beth Sholom, 1119 Elm St.

Items needed the most year-round include peanut butter, cereal, canned vegetables, canned fruit, tuna fish, dry pasta, canned soup and macaroni and cheese. Monetary donations should be made payable to the Second Harvest Food Bank and sent to JCRC, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, Ohio 44504.

For more information, contact the Jewish Community Relations Council at 330-746-3250, ext. 108.

The Jewish Community Relations Council represents the Jewish communities of Mahoning and Trumbull counties in Ohio and Mercer and Lawrence counties in Pennsylvania to safeguard the rights of Jews here, in Israel, and around the world. Visit jewishyoungstown.org to learn more.

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