For the safety of our clients and staff, the inside of the JFS Orlando building continues to be closed to the public, however, our programs and services are still OPERATIONAL. JFS Orlando staff members are still on-duty and managing programs via phone and digital means to work with clients when possible.
Below is a detailed list of our programs and services and their current operational status:
• The Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry is open by appointment only Monday – Thursday 9AM – 4PM. To request a food pick-up appointment, please complete this form or call 407-644-7593.
• The Counseling, Growth and Development program is operating via telehealth counseling sessions. To request a telehealth appointment, please complete this form or call 407-644-7671.
• JFS Orlando CARES, our new COVID-19 relief rental assistance program, has currently CLOSED its first round of applications. We are awaiting our next round of funding before the application re-opens. For more details, visit www.jfscares.smapply.io/.
• The Family Stabilization Program (FSP) is operating virtually and via phone. If you are a current client of the program or you are interested in applying, please call 407-644-7593 ext. 250 (City of Orlando & Seminole County) or ext. 236 (Unincorporated Orange County).
• The Reliable Independent Drivers for the Elderly (RIDE) program is operational. Please note: Due to high demand, the RIDE program tends to run on a waitlist. First-time riders should call at least three weeks before their medical appointment. If you are a current client of the program or you are interested in applying, please call 407-644-7593 ext. 249.
• The Chaplaincy program is operational. If you are a current client of the program or you are interested in connecting with our Community Rabbi, please call 407-644-7593.
• The Volunteer program is on hold until further notice for the safety of volunteers, clients, and staff.
Additionally, due to safety and containment during COVID-19, JFS Orlando is currently not accepting food donations from the general public. However, the Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry is helping 2x the usual number of households by continuing to purchase food from Second Harvest Food Bank.