Community Purim Mitzvah Project

Make Hunger Our Haman

To fulfill the special Purim Mitzvah of Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to the needy), Milwaukee area synagogues, schools, and organizations are being asked to collect non-perishable food for the Jewish Community Pantry to respond to the increasing need for emergency food assistance.

• Purim Mitzvah Project Flyer
• Maximize your food donation: a shopping list of high priority items.

In addition to donating food, community members may support the Pantry by purchasing tribute cards or making a cash donation. All contributions will be used to support the work of the Jewish Community Pantry. Volunteers are also needed to help.

The Jewish Community Pantry has been serving Milwaukee families for over 30 years. It provides the only Jewish representation in the Emergency Pantry Network of the Hunger Task Force. The mission of the Pantry is grounded in our Jewish values and our commitment to Tzedakah (charity) and Tikun Olam (repair of the world.) The Jewish Community Pantry provides a Jewish response to poverty in the central city while respecting the kavod (dignity) of the recipients. It is the only pantry to have a section of kosher products, including kosher chickens.

The Pantry is operated by staff from the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center and a dedicated group of Jewish community volunteers. It is funded by the Jewish community through donations and food drives, and by the Hunger Task Force, which provides food once a month.

Milwaukee is now the 7th poorest city in the nation, and ranks 4^th in the poverty rate for children. Children make up half the clients at pantries. As the economy worsens, emergency food pantry usage is growing. Over 40% of food pantry clients are working – yet they still need to depend on a food pantry for basic necessities.

For additional information or to volunteer,
contact the Milwaukee Jewish Council for Community Relations at 414-390-5781 or email info@mjccr.org.

Mitzvah Project Resources

• Purim Mitzvah Project Flyer


• What to Buy to Support the Jewish Community Pantry


• Tribute Card Order Form


• What Works: Proven Ideas for a Successful Purim Mitzvah Project

• Debate within the Jewish Community (Appropriate for Grades 6 – 8)

• Hunger and Feeding In the Torah (A Mazon Quiz)

• Hunger and Food In Our Tradition

• Jewish Millionare (Grades 1 – 3)

• Tzedakah Lesson Plan

• About Purim

• www.mazon.org

• www.socialaction.com

• Fact Sheet: Hunger and Poverty in Wisconsin


• Hunger Task Force Website


• About the Jewish Community Pantry

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