PROGRAMS

SHABBOS PROGRAM

Our 1,200 square ft. food warehouse, located on Reisterstown Road in Baltimore Maryland, is fully equipped with freezers, refrigerators, and shelves stocked with food. Our crew of volunteers assembles and delivers packages of essential food items on a weekly basis. The warehouse is inspected each year by the Maryland Food Bank, from whom we purchase many basic food items. We receive generous food donations from local establishments as well as grants from Poverty Solutions, Maryland Emergency Food Program, among others.

HOLIDAY FUND

The Yom Tov Fund provides additional assistance to needy families during the Jewish Holiday seasons. For families who struggle financially throughout the year, Yomim Tovim often bring additional pressure, with added food and clothing expenses. Along with the financial assistance that Ahavas Yisrael provides, we also allocate generous food certificates to families who experience difficulty with Yom Tov costs. For each Yom Tov, our volunteers pack and deliver food boxes that are overflowing with delicious food items. We make sure that each family can enjoy a beautiful spread for their Yom Tov meal.

EMERGENCY

Ahavas Yisrael’s Emergency Fund helps families and individuals who are in crisis situations such as home eviction, utility shut-off, lack of food, clothing, etc. Ahavas Yisrael prides itself on being able to provide these critical services in a discreet, sensitive manner, while maintaining each person’s dignity. Along with financial assistance, Ahavas Yisrael provides individualized guidance to enable our families to become self-sufficient. In doing so, Ahavas Yisrael not only provides the “bandaid” when needed, but it also helps recipients take steps towards gaining long-term peace of mind.

Other Programs

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The Harry Sauer Memorial Food Pantry Program
Provides financial assistance towards Ahavas Yisrael’s ongoing warehouse expenses.

Alvin S. & Elaine Mintzes Passover Perpetual Endowment Fund
Sponsors food and financial assistance to enable families to cover Passover expenses.

Benjamin Goldberg Widow and Orphan Fund
Endowment used to help widows and orphans cope during challenging times.

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Endowment
This annual grant has allowed Ahavas Yisrael to establish a substantial endowment fund that can be used as needed to help provide the poor with food, clothing, and shelter.

Paul S. Pariser Charitable Fund
This fund was established to assist children going through life-threatening medical challenges, and provides financial support to families as well as special gifts for these children.

Barry and Harriet Ray Children’s Fund
This fund provides children in need with necessary therapy and tutoring.

Hachnosas Kallah
Financial assistance provided for families on a limited budget who are planning modest weddings.

The Sofie Gutman Memorial Bridal Gown Gemach
Rental gowns available at nominal fee to help mothers and daughters dress beautifully for family weddings.

Hadras Esther-The Esther Lefkowitz Memorial Clothing Fund
This fund, established in 2011 by the Lefkowitz family, provides clothing certificates to adults and children, especially before Yomim Tovim to allow them to look and feel good about themselves.

Fred A. and Gretta Schlossberg Special Event Fund
This innovative program sponsors appreciation events for Ahavas Yisrael Volunteers as well as provides simcha events for the needy.

Price Family Shoe Fund
This fund was established with the specific purpose of providing new shoes for the needy.

Share Your Simcha Project
Families who celebrate their personal simchos, donate ma’aser or other contributions to help those in need with their simchos.

Philip and Annette Fishkind Loan Fund
A Gmach to help those in need of a loan for an unexpected expense.

The Isadore and Fannie Foxman Chesed Fund
This fund is used to assist families in crisis.

“Besides for the financial help you also help with advice and encouragement. This is always done without making us feel bad or ashamed.”
“I had my 8th spinal surgery and was feeling down and out due to the extra medical expenses and then I received two very generous checks and my spirits were lifted!”

“I have known about Ahavas Yisrael since I moved to Baltimore but never expected to be on the receiving side. I admire the gentle, respectful work you have been doing.”

“We always feel like we are drowning, but when water started pouring into our daughters room, the ‘drowning feeling’ turned into ‘drowning reality.’ Thanks for helping us cover the exorbitant bill.”

“We’re extremely grateful for the financial support, but even more for the feelings of love and support we get from Ahavas Yisrael.”

“I want to thank you for your sensitivity and sincerity in helping me get back on track. I don’t take for granted the enormity of what chesed Ahavas Yisrael does for the Baltimore community.”
“Words alone cannot describe the tremendous relief I feel in receiving this very generous gift to help make our family simcha. This kind gift gives me Menuchas Hanefesh, and for that there not enough words to express my Hakaras HaTov.”
“I had been hoping for a way to replace my winter coat which is frayed and held together by tape. Due to the generosity of Ahavas Yisrael I can now buy a new one!”
“Ahavas Yisrael has quietly and discreetly helped me through school and helped me feel supported and cared for. I just graduated and could not have gotten my Masters without your help and the help of the Baltimore community.”

“As always, you are there for me and my children. Thank you for helping me get through a rough time when I lost my job this summer. It was because of your generosity that we made it through and now I am training for a new job. Your kindness and support have gotten me through in so many ways. As hard as I try to be independent and self-sufficient, there are times I don’t know what I’d do without your help.”

“It is always difficult for us to be on the receiving end, but we are so appreciative when we do receive.”
“Not only has this much needed money helped with food for the holidays but also substantial medical bills I have incurred.”
“We are hardworking people and we try to make ends meet on a regular basis, but Yomim Tovim present a challenge. It is always so appreciated when we receive a check from Ahavas Yisrael to ease the burden.”
“We received your generous check and as always it’s quite appreciated. It is going directly to Yom Tov expenses and it truly eases our anxiety and give us peace of mind.”