Children only learn the
habit -- and the joy -- of doing mitzvot by doing them. Sign yourself and your kids up to join us this year as we continue the CanJam monthly canned
food donation-and-delivery program. Please consider also making time to visit
the Manna Food Warehouse to pack the food you have collected for delivery to
families that need it.
The CanJam program
collects non-perishable food (sealed cans, bottles and boxes) once per month at
the Shul and then delivers them to one of several food warehouses in the DC
area. The warehouses then pack and distribute this food to many lower-income
people in the area.
What do we need each
month? One volunteer packer-driver
plus 1 backup packer-driver to 1) bring 4-6 cartons on the assigned day to
Shul, 2) pack up all donations into these cartons/grocery bags and 3) deliver the donations
to one of four distribution warehouses in the local area.
How much time will it
take? 15 minutes to prepare the night
before. 15 minutes at Shul packing and “schlepping” boxes. 30-60 minutes 2-5
days later to drop off the food at the location of your choice.
What days are
available? CanJam is held the 2nd weekend of each month, , and a notice is sent out over the listserve.
How can you sign-up? 1) email or call this year’s CanJam Coordinator: Rick Talisman. and tell him when you would like to help.
Thanks for your enthusiastic
help and support this past year!