Passover is a celebration of all times in our history when people have struggled to overcome obstacles or sought help for a better life. Today, while slavery no longer oppresses Americans, hunger, joblessness, and homelessness has taken away the freedom of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers. We, at Met Council, work every day to alleviate these burdens and assist those in need, especially on Passover.
Last Passover, we helped 50,275 hungry Jewish households in their pursuit of a better life. We distributed over $627,000 in food vouchers to allow people to shop with dignity in select local grocery stores. Distribution sites in 118 locations throughout the five boroughs opened their doors to easily and conveniently distribute the food in high-need neighborhoods. Over 1,722,000 pounds of produce and 50,000 pounds of poultry we provided ended up on Seder tables throughout New York.
This year, volunteers were an integral part in helping us to distribute Kosher for Passover food to hundreds of families and individuals in need across New York.
On Sunday March 10th, the Met Council Volunteer Department and a troop of 25 Israeli Scouts met to help the New York Board of Rabbis make over 200 Passover Packages to be sent to inmates across New York State. They made quick work of it and the event went flawlessly! Thank you to the volunteers and clients who came out to help!
Then on Sunday, March 17th, over 60 volunteers from Bnai Jeshurun, Forest Hills Key Club, AmeriCorps NCCC, Manhattan Jewish Center and other groups joined in to help at Met Council's Family Violence Passover Distribution. This annual event is held to benefit the clients of our Family Violence department- ultimately, the day's efforts benefited over 320 individuals! The event was held at Masbia Community Kitchen and the thousands of pounds of fresh food and Matzoh was provided by Met Council's Food Warehouse.
On behalf of all our clients and Met Council staff, thank you for your acts of charity and deeds of kindness. Happy Passover!
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