On Sunday, April 3, join together to make a difference in our community as part of Good Deeds Day, a global day of volunteerism.
You have the power to create positive change in our community and in our world. Since 2007, Good Deeds Day has united millions of volunteers from 108 countries for service opportunities that benefit people and the planet.
Spend the day doing mitzvot (good deeds) and helping others throughout the Palm Beaches in a safe, socially distanced way.
Good Deeds Day is graciously supported by the Alloy Family Foundation and One World: Davis Family Tolerance Project.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
| Gleaning at a Local Farm West Delray Beach (address will be provided by April 8) 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 100 volunteers Glean produce from a local farm in partnership with Cros Ministries. Produce will be donated to the Palm Beach County Food Bank for community members and food pantries to help combat food insecurity locally. This opportunity is suitable for ages 5 and older; children must be with an adult. Meal Packing Mandel JCC – Palm Beach Gardens, 5221 Hood Road 12 – 1 p.m. (Shift 1); 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. (Shift 2) 80-100 volunteers per shift 40 volunteers Help pack 30,000 healthy meals as part of the U.S. Hunger Meal Packing Project (formerly Feeding Children Everywhere). This high-energy, assembly-line-style packing event will benefit children and families in need through the Palm Beach County Food Bank. This opportunity is suitable for ages 5 and older; children must be with an adult. Dignity Grows Community Pack Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Jack,Joseph & Morton Mandel Building 1 Harvard Circle, Suite 100, West Palm Beach 3 – 4:30 p.m. 40 volunteers Help pack 300 Dignity Grows totes with supplies for local teens and women in need to combat inadequate access to feminine hygiene products. In collaboration with Women’s Philanthropy. This opportunity is suitable for teens and adults. Pizza and a Mitzvah Nicoletta Pizzeria Restaurant 8794 Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach 12:30 p.m. 25 spots available Cost: $10 per child, includes personal pizza, drink, chef’s hat and crafts Join local PJ Library® families at Nicoletta Pizzeria Restaurant for a story time that brings a Jewish value to life! We’ll start by reading PJ Library® book Mitzvah Pizza, based on a true story about Missy, who loves spending Saturdays with her Dad; when they stop for pizza, Missy discovers a special way to do a mitzvah (an act of kindness)! After we finish the book, the kids will create their own pizzas and do a craft while they bake. Then, while enjoying their pizzas, the group will learn how to pay it forward and how to provide delicious pizza to others in need! On their behalf, Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) will donate $500 worth of pizza to The Soup Kitchen of Boynton Beach – and Nicoletta Pizzeria will match the gift! This event is suitable for children ages 3-12 and their parents. Donate Supplies Temple Shaarei Shalom, 9085 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach Monday, March 28 – Friday, April 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mandel JCC – Palm Beach Gardens, 5221 Hood Road Mandel JCC – Boynton Beach, 8500 Jog Road Friday, April 1, and Monday, April 4, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Donate new or gently used suitcases, underwear, socks and children’s toothbrushes and toothpaste to support HomeSafe, a local non-profit that provides therapy and housing for children and families who are victims of abuse or living in the foster care system. No registration required. This opportunity is suitable for all ages. |
Please register by Thursday, March 31
For questions or for more information, contact Amy Gordon at amy.gordon@jewishpalmbeach.org or 561.242.6680.
