MESH Report for October 28, 2025
On a crisp fall afternoon co-captains Carol Blau and Sarah Steindel, and their crew of Andy Blau, Susan Rosenblatt, Carole Rothman, Julie Weinstein, and first-time volunteer Leslie Billet prepared a delicious meal for MESH.
The menu was Andy Blau’s special recipe turkey meatloaf, accompanied by roasted potatoes with fresh herbs, mixed vegetables, and rolls. Dessert was Rice Krispies treats that were generously donated by teen volunteer Collin Brooks, and navel oranges. MESH’s vegetarian and vegan guests received the same meal, except with Beyond Burgers for the main dish and Oreos for dessert.
The meals were delivered by MESH Co-Chair Lynne Kurzweil, who reported that when she delivered the meal several guests asked what smelled so good. They were thrilled with the meatloaf!
Notes from Lynne & Aileen:
1. Please check your calendar and sign up to help with MESH. We’re in need of a Captain and helpers for Tuesday, 11/11. Sign up here: www.shomrei.org/mesh
2. Shomrei is participating in a drive to help MESH stock up on needed supplies for the Winter Respite program – click here for more info
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
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Shomrei provides 50 meals to MESH on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. We need volunteers to help prepare and pack the food.
For those interested in volunteering who are not available on Tuesday afternoons, we are brainstorming different ways to make it work. Let us know what would work for you.
Additionally, each Monday afternoon, we deliver any usable food leftover from Kiddish to MESH.
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.
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Monetary Donations
If you can’t help in person, please consider a donation to help fund this important service.
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