185 volunteers joined the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven at its Mitzvah Day volunteering event on Sunday, March 5, to help lend a hand in the community in fulfillment of a mitzvah. Projects took place at four sites around Greater New Haven, and impacted over 1,000 people. Programs included baking and art projects, fitness classes, thank you calls, a cereal collection and toiletry drive, and a sing-along with local seniors.
- 200 Lunches (PB&J sandwiches with cookies and fruit) made for the Clinton Social Services in Clinton
- 300 Snack Packs (granola bar and juice box) for children to be distributed through the JFS Food Pantry
- 2000 Toiletries collected and bagged into 285 “Blessing Bags” for homeless and needy clients of the JFS Food Pantry
- 85 Boxes of Cereal collected for the JFS Food Pantry
- 650 Packages of Cookies for Towers Residents and other area seniors
- 100 People attended a musical performance and sing along at the Towers
- 200 Thank You Cards signed for First Responders and Brookdale
- 300 Treats Baked by Yeladim and JCC Afterschool for First Responders and community supporters
- 8 Framed Pieces of Art for First Responders and community supporters
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