Social Action

MESH Update

MESH volunteers will be happy to hear that Joe Tyson is back working at MESH at the Bloomfield Avenue site. Volunteers who drop off Shomrei’s prepared meals will undoubtedly be greeted by one of MESH’s Joes – Tyson or Granger.

Though it’s been summer and we have not been preparing meals in the Shomrei kitchen, MESH has been the beneficiary of our excess food at kiddushes. The need for food has not decreased. MESH feeds upwards of 75 people 6 nights a week.

If you have usable leftovers from a celebration or just want to be generous, contact Shomrei’s MESH co-chair Aileen Grossberg () for details on how to make a delivery.

Regular meal prep for MESH begins in September. The signup sheet will be up shortly.

Please be generous with your time and help feed Montclair’s food insecure. Cooking with a group is fun and fulfilling. It’s a mitzvah!


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About MESH:

The Carol Starr MESH Cafe at Shomrei (Montclair Emergency Services for Hope) is a cooperative effort between the MESH organization and local synagogues and churches.

Volunteer at Shomrei
Shomrei provides 50 meals to MESH on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from September through June. We need volunteers to help prepare and pack the food.
signup here

Volunteer at the MESH Site
Volunteers are also welcome to help serve food 6 nights a week, Monday through Saturday, 4:30-6:30 pm at the MESH site, 619 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair.
signup here

Monetary Donations
If you can’t help in-person, please consider a donation to help fund this important service.
donate here

Questions? Contact Lynne Kurzweil or Aileen Grossberg:

  • Aileen Grossberg

    Aileen Grossberg, a professional librarian, is a long-time congregant and serves as volunteer librarian for Shomrei's Lampert Library. The library, one of the best-kept secrets at Shomrei is used by the Rabbi, congregants, students and teachers of the JLC (Hebrew School) and Preschool. It's a tremendous resource completely supported by your donations and gifts. Aileen also heads the Shomrei Caterers, the in-house food preparation group. Can there be any better combination…good food and good books!

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