• $72 Provides a formerly homeless person with First Night Essentials in his new home
• $54 Provides Shabbat Meals to an elderly couple for one week
• $36 Provides fresh milk and eggs for a family of four for one week

On Purim, giving Matanot L’evyonim, literally gifts to the poor, is one of the major mitzvoth of the holiday, aside from feasting and costume parties. With your donation, Schoke JFS will distribute assistance to families on Purim day.

Beyond covering rent and utility bills, we’ve been able to:

• Help new single moms purchase diaper and formula for their growing babies
• Replace broken window air conditioners to ensure a client with emphysema can breathe comfortably during the summer
• Support a client by funding grab bars and wheelchair ramps after their surgery

This year, with your help, we will:

• Assist a Holocaust Survivor couple in relocating after their landlord refused to renew their lease
• Help a senior afford a much-needed root canal beyond what insurance covers
• Provide a disabled community member with a mobility aid and medical alert system to enhance their safety and independence