Mitzvah Food Pantry

The Mitzvah Food Pantry at Beth Sholom Congregation provides Shabbat bags of food to 55-60 families as part of Beth Sholom’s continued efforts to reach out to the community and to those in need.

Twice a month, on the first and fourth Thursdays, a dedicated group of volunteer drivers deliver the bags that contain non-perishable food items such as vegetables, tuna, gefilte fish fruit and grape juice. The bags also contain supermarket gift cards and candles. Volunteers at Beth Sholom pack the bags prior to each delivery.

The Pantry’s food sources are Share, Philadelphia Food Bank and private donations. Congregants and community members are welcome to join in this mitzvah with donations to the Mitzvah Food Pantry of either food or monetary donations. Kosher/ pareve items that are needed include: peanut butter, pasta sauce, tuna, canned fruit/vegetables. Volunteers are also needed to pack and sort food as well as to make deliveries. To get involved please contact the office: 215-887-1342.