Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn joined Council Member Karen Koslowitz, Council Member James F. Gennaro and several other elected officials to mark the coming of Rosh Hashanah by distributing food for delivery to New Yorkers in need at Tomchei Shabbos, an organization that has served the Queens community for more than 30 years.

“At a time when 1 out of 5 Jewish New Yorkers lives in poverty, this work is more crucial than ever,” said Speaker Quinn. “We in the City Council are proud to support Tomchei Shabbos’s efforts to put food on the table of our city’s most vulnerable populations in a dignified way, allowing people to observe the holidays in their own homes. I wish a happy, safe holiday to all – Shanah tovah u’metukah.”

“I am proud to join Speaker Quinn in helping Tomchei Shabbos feed hungry Jewish New Yorkers,” said Council Member Gennaro. “With the strong support of the City Council, Tomchei Shabbos has helped thousands of people with services that allow them to observe all of the joy of the New Year with the dignity they deserve – regardless of their circumstances. I wish a happy holiday to all who observe this Holy Day.”
Council Member Karen Koslowitz said, “As we welcome the New Jewish year, we take a moment to reflect on the thousands of New Yorkers that will go to bed every night hungry. Rosh Hashana meal is a feast of renewal when we express gratitude by eating freshly harvested fruits. For many low income families and seniors in my district, the volunteers of Tomchei Shabbos are vital in providing them with fresh kosher meals that enhance the Rosh Hashana experience and every Shabbat throughout the year. It is a privilege to join them on their valiant efforts to alleviate hunger for the neediest.”

(YWN Newsdesk)