Bnos Bais Yaakov Food Distribution Sign Up for Monday Feb 15th for Far Rockaway/NYC Residents Only

Far Rockaway Food Distribution

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 for Monday February 15^th distribution with a limited amount of boxes available. All information entered will be stored for future registration and can be accessed using your phone number. If your child is in playgroup, daycare, seminary, college or non-local Mesivta please use the first four options on the school list.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING NEW YORK STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR REGISTRATION PROCESS. CHILDREN WILL ONLY BE APPROVED BY MEETING THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

STATE MANDATE: CHILDREN ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOL OR A SCHOOL PROVIDING GOVERNMENT SPONSORED MEALS

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)

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 Assemblywoman 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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(1)     mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

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         Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2)     fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3)     email: [email protected].

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