The Reform Temple Feeds the Hungry
From Hunger to Hope 2016-2017
“Let all who are hungry come and eat.” – The Passover Haggadah
Make a difference all year long every time you come to Temple and through special events and programs.
Donate Food Every Time
Bring non-perishable canned or boxed food to Temple every time you come. Donation table is in the upper lobby.
Month | Recipient |
October | Masbia in Rego Park (Kosher Tuna & Pasta especially needed) |
November | 7th Day Adventist Church Food Pantry in Jackson Heights |
December | 7th Day Adventist Church Food Pantry in Jackson Heights |
January | 7th Day Adventist Church Food Pantry in Jackson Heights |
February | 7th Day Adventist Church Food Pantry in Jackson Heights |
March | Masbia in Rego Park (Matzah and Kosher Grape Juice) |
April | 7th Day Adventist Church Food Pantry in Jackson Heights |
May | 7th Day Adventist Church Food Pantry in Jackson Heights |
June | Forest Hills Interfaith Food Drive |
Non-Food Donations
All Year | Tzedakah in the Sanctuary to Hunger Organizations |
November | Men’s Clothing for Midnight Run on November 19 |
April | Toiletries to Homeless Students |
Volunteer to Distribute Collected Food
Bring collected food to Food Pantries for Donation on Sunday mornings
Contact Jane Pinkett at socialaction@rtfh.org
Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen
Queens Community House Food Pantry in Forest Hills
Last Wednesday of each month 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Contact Jane Pinkett at socialaction@rtfh.org
HUC Soup Kitchen at 1 W. 4th Street, Manhattan
Monday, November 28 at 4:15 p.m.
ToFHY/Teen event for any 8th-12th Grader
Contact Julie Smelansky at jsmelansky@rtfh.org
Masbia Soup Kitchen in Forest Hills
Spring 2017
Programs
River Fund
Wednesday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m.
The River Fund in Queens is an organization that creates innovative ways to fight hunger, homelessness, and poverty throughout our City. Join us for a special program
Food Day
Monday, October 24
Join in nationwide events at www.foodday.org
Special learning in each grade of Religious School on Sunday, October 23
Midnight Run
Saturday, November 19
Afternoon | Sort clothes and prep food – Great for 4th-7th grade, teens, and |
Evening | Donate to the homeless in Manhattan – Great for teens and adults |
Contact Gina Drangel at socialaction@rtfh.org
Mitzvah Day
Saturday, April 1 all day
Programs, educational workshops, and volunteer activities for all ages as the whole Temple family helps the community
To help plan Mitzvah Day, contact Jacob Gold at socialaction@rtfh.org
Blood Drive
Saturday, April 1, all day
Donate blood and save lives as part of Mitzvah Day
Watch for special speakers to be announced throughout the year!