Men’s Club Chesed Project: Sunday, August 30th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
QJCC Rosh HaShanah Food Distribution
FHJC and the Men’s Club will again support the Queens Jewish Community Council (QJCC) in its Rosh HaShanah food distribution. This initiative has been a major success over the years and is a wonderful volunteering opportunity for the whole family.
Distribution will take place at FHJC on Sunday, August 30. Volunteers are needed to prepare packages of kosher food to distribute to QJCC’s clients, helping feed over 1,000 individuals. In addition, help with set-up is needed on Wednesday afternoon, August 26.
Volunteers can choose from among several 1½ to 2 hour shifts on the following days (see sign-up form for shift times):
Wednesday, August 26, from about 2:00 – 5:00 PM: Pallets of dry, canned, and non-perishable foods will be delivered to FHJC, and volunteers are needed to bring boxes indoors, prepare bags of food for distribution, and break down boxes for recycling.
Sunday, August 30, from about 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Perishable foods will be delivered to FHJC, and volunteers are needed to bring boxes indoors, prepare bags of food for distribution, distribute food packages to QJCC’s clients, break down boxes for recycling, and help maintain order.
Note that the shift times are approximate to help us plan. If these times are not convenient for you, let us know the times that you are available to volunteer in the comments section of the sign-up form.
If you can help with this important chesed project, please click HERE or below for the sign-up form. Please be sure to sign up in advance so we know how many volunteers to expect.
LARGE Reusable Grocery Bags Needed!
We are collecting LARGE reusable plastic grocery delivery bags to help package and distribute the food. FreshDirect bags are preferred, but any LARGE sturdy bags of that type (please, NO canvas bags) are appreciated. A collection bin is located near the FHJC security guard, and donations will be accepted through Sunday, August 30. Please remember to remove any personal information from the bags before donating.
For questions, contact Sarah and Stephen Markowitz, co-chairs.
Thank you for your continued support!
