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Ready to support JRA through Growing Needs, Glowing Deeds this year? 

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2021 ANNUAL EVENT TO END HUNGER

The economic downturn caused by the pandemic has led to an unprecedented rise in individuals in Greater Philadelphia experiencing food insecurity. Our clients are some of the most impacted by COVID-19, from older adults experiencing isolation to the newly unemployed, often forced to make tough choices like paying rent, paying for medications, or buying groceries. JRA’s role in closing the gap between hunger and food security remains critically important. 


Under the shadow of the pandemic, we've learned an important lesson: A little bit of light can dispel a lot of darkness. 


Growing Needs, Glowing Deeds: JRA’s 2021 Annual Event to End Hunger will illuminate the stories of some heroic JRA volunteer families, whose compassion, generosity, and appetite to help inspire others to do good, and whose constant presence serves as a beacon of hope for those around them. The event will also provide insight into the expanding needs of families struggling with food insecurity, how JRA’s Covid-19 response has helped alleviate the struggle, and how just one act of kindness can make a huge impact.


After much consideration, JRA has decided to go fully virtual again for this year's Annual Event to End Hunger. We, like many of you, are disappointed not to be able to gather in person, but we are looking forward to hosting another amazing virtual experience this year.  

EriC & Dylan Haron

EriC & Dylan Haron

EriC & Dylan Haron

L'dor V'dor

The Father and Son Team

This determined duo has taken a leading role in delivering food to clients at Jewish Federation Housing, which provides subsidized housing for low- and moderate-income seniors. COVID made the logistics of delivering to this location particularly challenging, and we relied on teams of volunteers and staff 

L'dor V'dor

The Father and Son Team

This determined duo has taken a leading role in delivering food to clients at Jewish Federation Housing, which provides subsidized housing for low- and moderate-income seniors. COVID made the logistics of delivering to this location particularly challenging, and we relied on teams of volunteers and staff to complete the monthly contactless delivery to 800 families all in one night. Eric and Dylan Haron’s efficiency, dedication, and drive help make this challenging delivery that much easier while getting crucial food and supplies to a particularly vulnerable group. 

Steve Schwartz

EriC & Dylan Haron

EriC & Dylan Haron

The Bagel Guy

JRA's Extraordinary Delivery Driver

 Steve Schwartz takes pride in feeding our JRA community — both our clients and our volunteers. Before the pandemic, Steve was JRA’s go-to “bagel guy,” waking up at sunrise to deliver New York Bagels to the warehouse for volunteers to enjoy. He continues to deliver 30-40 boxes of food each m

The Bagel Guy

JRA's Extraordinary Delivery Driver

 Steve Schwartz takes pride in feeding our JRA community — both our clients and our volunteers. Before the pandemic, Steve was JRA’s go-to “bagel guy,” waking up at sunrise to deliver New York Bagels to the warehouse for volunteers to enjoy. He continues to deliver 30-40 boxes of food each month to our clients. Throughout the pandemic, Steve has remained committed to going the extra mile — literally — and shows no signs of slowing down.  

Jeff & Maria Newby

EriC & Dylan Haron

Jeff & Maria Newby

Love and Volunteerism

JRA's Ultimate Route Owners

 Jeff first volunteered with JRA during the 2017 holiday season and left the packing shift determined to come back and do more on a regular basis. Today, Jeff has made volunteering with JRA part of his monthly routine.   Jeff’s dedication cannot be matched — except by his caring wife, Maria.

Love and Volunteerism

JRA's Ultimate Route Owners

 Jeff first volunteered with JRA during the 2017 holiday season and left the packing shift determined to come back and do more on a regular basis. Today, Jeff has made volunteering with JRA part of his monthly routine.   Jeff’s dedication cannot be matched — except by his caring wife, Maria. Even throughout the pandemic, the couple has continued to volunteer consistently. Jeff says he hopes that he can serve as a reminder that anyone can take some time out of their lives to help others because “it just feels good.”  

EVENT COMMITTEE

Hallee and David Adelman

Heather and Jon Adler

Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler

Jan and Pete Albert

Lori and Michael Axelrod

Lisa and Arthur Berkowitz

 Freda Pepper and Howard Bernstein

Sarah and Dan Bernstein

Nancy and Martin Black

Joslyne and Roger Braunfeld

Cary and Perry Borish

Tara Cherwony

Lisa and Ephraim Dardashti

Lorin and Kim Decker

Andrea and Howard Goldstein

Beth and Dan Heyman

Amy and Daniel Erlbaum

Jon and Jessica Erlbaum

Lee Ann and Scott Erlbaum

Leiba and Marc Erlbaum

Amy and Steven Erlbaum

   Vicki and Gary Erlbaum

Judy and Marc Felgoise

  Jennifer Mendel and Fred Fox 

 Paula and Bill Glazer  

 Melissa and Michael Glozman 

Andrea and Richard Gottlieb

Deena Roemer Herman and Gabe Herman

Jennifer and Nathan Hoffman

Meredith and Jon Hoffman

Amy and Elliot Holtz

Corey and Seth Jackier

Helene and Greg Jaron

Robin and Steven Katz

Ana  and Daniel Kolansky

Cyndilee and David Kosloff

Beth and Brad Krouse

Jill and Chip Kurtzman

Becca and Hal Leshner

Michele and Rob Levin

Lori and Ray Levin

Cara Levinson

Susan and David Lipson

Francine and Bob Lipstein

Marla and Bill Luterman

Sara and Jay Minkoff

Sharon Musher and Daniel Eisenstadt Risha and Michael Neil

  Holly and Norm Nelson

  Gail and Elliot Norry

 Ellen and Bill Novick

  Dena and Yoni Parmet

Michie and Skip Pasternak

Sherry and John Pearlstein

Jayne and Ron Perilstein

Sue and Mark Rabinowitz

Nikki and Marc Rayfield

Jen and Jon Rodack

Jay and Barbara Rosan

Jill and Brian Rosen

Lori and Steve Rosenberg

Randi and Todd Sandler

Linda and Eric Satlow

Chava and Rabbi Menachem Schmidt

 Michelle and Jon Schwartz

Rachel and Eric Schwartz

Susan and Jeff Schwartz

Nancy and Ben Shein

 Michal and Rabbi Shraga Sherman

Shane and Matt Siegel

Mitch Sterling

Phyllis and Darren Sudman

Stephanie and Ilan Sussan

Allison and Lee Sussman

Jennier and Martin Wachs

Michele and Jake Winigrad

Brittany and Kevin Wolfgang

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