Social Action

This is always a busy season for Social Action!

Yom Kippur Food Drive 2026

Congregation Beth Israel’s Social Action Committee invites you to help feed those in need in our area by participating in our Yom Kippur food drive. All donations will be delivered to Neighbors in Need.

Any non-perishable food donation is welcome, but there is a particular need for the following items:

Canned Food:

• Beans (not baked)
• Shelf stable milk such as Parmelat
• Vegetables
• Fruit – no added sugar
• Soups – low sodium
• Tuna and chicken

Also Needed:

• Rice – Canilla or Carolina Brand, not Uncle Ben’s or Minute Rice
• Unsweetened breakfast cereals
• Pasta
• Peanut Butter

Personal Care Items:

• Diapers (all sizes)
• Baby wipes
• Please check to be sure that food is not expired (thank you).

Two drop-off locations:

•  Congregation Beth Israel – look for the large donation box
•  Susannah’s home, 24 Wolcott Ave. in Andover – leave on side porch

Food will be collected through Monday, September 28.

Please be as generous as you can. Times continue to be difficult for many in our area.

For questions, or to learn more about the Social Action Committee, contact Susannah Abbott at zaninandover@gmail.com

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Recently our Social Action Committee prepared lunches for Lazarus House Guests

and delivered meals as well.  In the past we have worked on Habitat for Humanity projects.

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Recurring Activities:

Holiday Gifts for Children in Need – Operation Elf 2025

Once again, our Operation Elf drive was extremely successful….stay tuned for next year’s drive, and learn about Operation Elf at: www.operationelf.org. 

Donations to HIAS to support the people of Ukraine

Thank you to everyone who has made a donation to HIAS as part of our fundraiser to support people in Ukraine who have been affected by the war. We have raised $406 toward our $750 goal, so we are more than halfway there! To participate, visit the HIAS website (HIAS.org) to make a gift online and let Susannah know that you have done so.

Thank you for joining us in Tikkun Olam!

Susannah Abbott and Amy Friedman Lee  

Social Action Committee Co-Chairs

zaninandover@gmail.com amy-lee@comcast.net

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