How to Participate
Step 1: Register to make a Personal Product Pouch for neighbors in need at https://bit.ly/2OkRhvh. All registered participants will receive a zoom link to join the packing event.
Step 2: Pick up an empty pouch with a suggested supplies list inside (example items include a pair of socks, tissues, lip balm, toothpaste) from your the Shames JCC (or as directed by the Rivertowns Jewish Consortium partner) starting on Monday, February 22 (last day for pouch pickup: Friday, February 26th)
Step 3: Purchase at least 10 new & packaged items from the suggested supplies list and put them inside the pouch. Feel free to color the provided Purim picture and include it inside the pouch as well.
Step 4: Join us on Sunday, February 28 at 2:00 PM on Zoom for a community gathering to pack your pouch, enjoy music, games, and learn about Purim’s connection to tikkun olam (Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants).
Step 5: Drop off your pouch at the same location you picked it up any time through Friday, March 7th
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For any questions, please reach out to Rabbi Ben Newman at bnewman@shamesjcc.org.