Project Isaiah is the Jewish community's annual High Holidays food drive benefiting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
The project is named for the Prophet Isaiah, who when asked why we fast on Yom Kippur, responded, "Is it not to share your bread with the hungry?" (Isaiah 5:8).
The Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona's coordinates this project annually.
During the pandemic, community demand has DOUBLED from pre-pandemic levels. Your $2 donation = 7 meals distributed.
Most needed foods include:
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Canned vegetables
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Canned fruit
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Canned soup
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Cereal and granola bars
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Peanut butter
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Canned meat
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Rice, pasta, and beans
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Canned tomato products
The Tucson Jewish Community Center is happy to serve as a collection point for all non-perishable food items. The J will accept donations Monday through Friday, 7 am to 6 pm beginning Wednesday, September 1, through Friday, October 1.
To drop off food, enter the J’s main (north) entry doors. A mask is required upon entry. If you are a member, you may use your key tag for entry. If you are not a member, please ring the doorbell and our team will grant you access. Once inside the building, please proceed to either the main Welcome Desk or the north Wellness Desk where a member of our team will gladly accept your items and place them in the collection box.
Tucson J holiday closures:
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September 6 use north wellness entrance only and close early at 2 pm
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September 7, 8, 16, 21, 28 closed
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September 15 close early at 4 pm