This initiative responds to surging food production costs and economic inflation, bolstered by a successful emergency aid campaign that raised $2.3 million to combat hunger.
In preparation for the High Holy Days, the Met Council, a Jewish-American NGO, is poised to assist over 200,000 food-insecure individuals in the Tri-State area
Established in 1972, the Met Council utilizes a tailored online ordering system to optimize donations, minimizing waste. Their curated High Holy Days packages encompass essentials like apples, honey, tuna, chicken, gefilte fish, challah, eggs, and various pantry staples. The collaborative efforts of Met Council staff and 600 volunteers, including elected officials, facilitated the packaging and distribution process for the High Holy Days.
These provisions are accessible at 141 locations across New York for the High Holy Days, spanning the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, Airmont, and Albany.
Additional pick-up points are available in New Jersey and Connecticut
The Met Council, founded in 1972, remains steadfast in its mission to combat poverty and bolster social welfare, prioritizing New York‘s impoverished, including immigrants and the elderly. Their globally acclaimed “Kosher Food Network” aids over 305,000 individuals annually.
While federal relief programs and expanded SNAP benefits alleviated some strain during the pandemic, these resources are finite and not universally accessible. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli emphasized the need for sustained efforts, stating, “Our nation’s nutrition programs should be expanded to help those who are struggling to feed themselves and their families.”
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