In partnership with Rosov Consulting, JFS conducted a multimethod study to better understand the scope and nature of kosher food insecurity in Connecticut’s Jewish communities, and to use evidence to strengthen communal advocacy and improve access to kosher food.
The study included:
- A statewide survey of Jewish adults administered in September 2025
- Interviews with communal professionals conducted in June 2025
- An extrapolation of food insecurity prevalence in the Jewish community using public data
On May 28, 2026, JFS hosted a virtual Lunch & Learn presentation exploring key findings from the study and discussing their implications for our community.
Webinar Resources
Additional Reading & Resources
- NPR | How close American households are to the financial edge
- Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation – Addressing Poverty in the U.S. Jewish Community
- CT Mirror | Report: Federal cuts deepening food insecurity in Connecticut
- CWCSEO | State of Food Insecurity in Connecticut 2025
- JNPRI | The Experience of Food Insecurity in Kosher Households in New York City
- Tulane University | On the Edge: Voices of Economic Vulnerability in U.S. Jewish Communities
Full Study Findings
