The Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council) announced plans for supporting Jews in need during the lead-up to Rosh Hashanah.
The charitable organization said last week that it aspired to provide $4,781,000 of food to 181,000 Jews who struggle with food insecurity in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Packages include fresh produce, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, rice, flour, soup mix, tuna, cholent mix, chickpeas, tea biscuits, honey, apples, grape juice, round challah, chicken, fish and dairy items.
In addition, the organization will distribute some 432,000 eggs.
“In the past year alone, egg prices have surged by to over 250%, a stark increase for a staple item compared to last Rosh Hashanah,” said David Greenfield, CEO of Met Council. “Everything is more expensive.”
He noted that the increase in food prices “means more families are facing food insecurity on a regular basis and are forced to choose between nutritional food or paying for basic living expenses. Our mission is clear: to ensure that families can celebrate this Yom Tov (High Holiday) season with dignity, coming together to enjoy the holidays and start the new year on a positive note.”
