Lechem/Feeding the Hungry

Congregation Beth Shalom’s Lechem Committee has participated in an interfaith effort to feed the hungry for the over 43 years!

The Lechem Committee serves hot lunches, seven times a year at the Willemina Service Center at 645 Nebraska Avenue from 9:45 am to 12:45 pm. To date, Beth Shalom has provided over

163,000 hot meals to those in need, with an average of 300-350 meals each serving date. The kitchen is open 365 days a year and is supported by 35 churches and our synagogue.

We have an incredible crew of over 75 volunteers, approximately 20-25 volunteers who come each kitchen, and who generously give of their time and energies to both cook and serve these

meals.  Anyone, who is Bar/Bat Mitzvah age or older, is invited to join us to experience the camaraderie in the kitchen and to see firsthand how our congregation is helping to have a

positive impact on the lives of others.

Lechem is funded by:

1. generous donations made to the Marcia Eveloff Lechem Fund through the synagogue

2. the purchase of freshly baked challahs made by our own Bill Shapiro and Randy Katcher

3. a generous annual donation made by Beth Shalom Sisterhood

We are always looking for new volunteers to add to our fantastic crew! Some committee members have shared with us that Lechem is one of the best committees in town because…..

– there are no meetings to attend

– you can dress in comfortable clothes

– you get to schmooze with fellow congregants

– you can help to precook part of the entrees in your own home and/or come to the kitchen to serve the meal

– and you can participate whenever it works for your schedule

But, the best reason….. is you are doing a wonderful mitzvah! If you would like to find out more about Lechem or would like to volunteer, please contact

Lechem Co-chairs:

Cindy Daniels at rcdaniels81@gmail.com, 913-302-2222 or Marcy Rydell, marcyrydell@ymail.com

We look forward to seeing you in the kitchen!