For more than 20 years, the Bronx Jewish Community Council has partnered with B’nai B’rith’s Project HOPE to bring food packages to frail and elderly homebound Jewish adults at Chanukah and at Passover. During Chanukah last month, hundreds of BJCC volunteers delivered 500 packages to seniors, most who live alone, throughout the borough.
Volunteers also visit with those receiving the food. Volunteer Renee Brodie spent time with Norwood resident Lillian S., who did not want to give her last name.
“It was shocking to learn that Lillian is 99 1/2 years old,” Brodie said in an e-mail. “She is a spectacular, bright and cheery woman who is happy to have company.”
Lillian went to business school after high school, and worked for many years as a credit manager, Brodie said. She also traveled extensively in Europe and the Caribbean and is now busy at home doing needlepoint, reading and spending time chatting with her aide, Carol.
For more information on the Project HOPE and to volunteer, e-mail volunteers@bjcconline.org or call (718) 652-5500.
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