‘I’ll always be there’ for Jewish New Yorkers, Hochul tells JNS ahead of High Holidays
As Jews prepare for the High Holidays, the Met Council is distributing more than 2 million pounds of kosher food across the region, amid what its CEO, David Greenfield, said are more food requests than ever from families struggling with rising costs and unemployment.“This is a bigger distribution than we’ve ever had before,” Greenfield told JNS. “We definitely are seeing more demand.”New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, took part in a Met Council food distribution in Williamsburg, in Brooklyn, on Wednesday.She told JNS that the state is working with Jewish organizations to help ease the financial strain that families face ahead of Rosh Hashanah, which begins on Sept. 11 at night.“This is a special time to let the community know that we’re there and we’re fighting for them,” Hochul told JNS. “We’re trying to make life easier and more affordable for them.”“If we can help get more food out…
Ahead of the Jewish High Holidays, New York Governor Kathy Hochul participated in a Met Council kosher food distribution in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on Wednesday. The Met Council, a Jewish anti-poverty charity, is distributing over two million pounds of kosher food to families struggling with rising costs and unemployment, with CEO David Greenfield noting, "This is a bigger distribution than we’ve ever had before." Governor Hochul stated, "I want Jewish New Yorkers to know that I will always be there for them," emphasizing the state's efforts to ease financial strain and enhance security for Jewish communities during the holidays. The distribution, which includes traditional holiday staples, reaches 162 partner agencies and 13 online food pantry sites, and is expanding to other states.
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