How does the Jewish Relief Agency Work?

Although JRA was originally consisted of 19 volunteers assisting three families, it has since become a dynamic volunteer-driven organization, 8,000 strong. Each month, 750-900 volunteers of all ages meet as a community at our Northeast Philadelphia warehouse to package kosher, non-perishable food, load their cars with boxes, and deliver food and a smile into the homes of those in need. JRA's unique approach includes a monthly door-to-door distribution of food staples including canned fruits, salmon, soups, and pasta.
A wide range of Jewish organizations have participated in the monthly food distributions, including Jewish camps, local branches of Hillel, and even JDate. Reflecting its charitable mission and broad outreach, the JRA is a partner of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.