Please note: This letter pertains to children residing in NYC only
Dear Community Members,
We are pleased to announce that Bnos Bais Yaakov will once again be distributing food boxes to our community (11691 Catchment area ONLY). These boxes will include semi prepared food staples for a week’s worth of meals, for children ages 18 and younger.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. First distribution will be TOMORROW WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10TH with a limited amount of boxes available. Subsequent distributions will be weekly on Monday’s. All information entered will be stored for future registration and can be accessed using your phone number. If your child is in playgroup or in a non-local Mesivta and please use the first four options on the school list.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING NEW YORK STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR REGISTRATION PROCCESS. CHILDREN WILL ONLY BE APPROVED BY MEETING THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
STATE MANDATE: CHILDREN ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOL OR SCHOOL PROVIDING GOVERNMENT SPONSORED MEALS MAY NOT RECEIVE PACKAGES THROUGH OUR SITE.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
IN ORDER FOR A CHILD TO BE ELIGIBLE HE/SHE:
- MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER
- MUST RESIDE IN A SPECIFIC NYC AREA (FOR NASSAU COUNTY RESIDENTS PLEASE VISIT SFSD15)
- IS ATTENDING A SCHOOL OR DAY CARE THAT DOES NOT PROVIDE FOOD THROUGH ANY GOVERNMENT PROGRAM (SSO, SSP, NSLP, SMP)
- CHILDREN WILL BE APPROVED INDIVIDUALLY
TO REGISTER YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
- ENTER A VALID ZIPCODE
- ENTER EACH OF YOUR CHILDREN’S FULL NAMES, AGE AND ATTENDING SCHOOL
- ENTER THE FULL LEGAL NAME OF YOUR CHILDS SCHOOL (THERE IS A DROPDOWN). BE SURE TO PLACE PARENTHESES WHEN ENTERING MULTIPLE WORDS IN THE SEARCH BAR (I.E. “BNOS BRACHA”) .REGISTER HERE
IF YOU RECEIVE A DENIAL OR UNLISTED SCHOOL – EITHER:
- YOUR AREA IS NOT ELIGIBLE
- THE SCHOOL YOUR CHILD ATTENDS IS LISTED BY NYSED (NYS Education Department) AS ALREADY PROVIDING. IF THIS IS NOT ACCURATE PLEASE REACH OUT TO NYSED DIRECTLY FOR CLARIFICATION (518) 473-8781.
- IF YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL IS NOT LISTED, TRY AGAIN. IF IT IS NOT FOUND PLEASE EMAIL US AND WE WILL LOOK INTO IT FOR NEXT WEEK DISTRIBUTION
INFORMATION FOR PICKUP:
- REGISTRATION AND APPROVAL MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO PICKUP
- PRINTED CONFIRMATION MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF PICKUP. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- PICKUP IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please note, there will be a limited amount of boxes available and registration will close once they are designated. We will work to increase production for future weeks as needed. You can enter your information to be stored for future weeks.
PICKUP TIMES AND LOCATION: (times for this week only)
- TIME: Wednesday February 10th, 10:00-1:00/4:30-7:30. DO NOT COME BEFORE 4:25.
- LOCATION: BBY – 613 Beach 9th street, Far Rockaway. SIDE ENTRANCE ON HICKSVILLE RD.
- BY ORDER OF THE NYPD PLEASE DO NOT USE BEACH 9TH STREET TO ACCSESS HICKSVILLE RD, INSTEAD USE READS LANE TO ACCESS HICKSVILLE RD AND TRAVEL WEST TO REACH THE DISTRIBUTION POINT.
The food items in the box are strictly kosher and have been carefully chosen to accommodate the needs of our children and meet the states nutritional requirements. For questions or concerns please email [email protected].
Special thanks to our councilwoman Stacey Pfeffer Amatto and her staff for their relentless efforts. Special mention to State Senators Joe Addabo and Todd Kaminsky for their support and representation. Thanks to Mr. Yaakov Schmukler for his technical assistance and Candidate for City Council Pesach Osina for his extraordinary efforts on behalf of our community.
We look forward to serving you!
Sincerely,
Rabbi Ephraim Blumenkrantz
Executive Director
Bnos Bais Yaakov of Far Rockaway
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