Founded in 1973, Tomche Shabbos of Rockland County has been providing Shabbos and Yom Tov food packages to the Anyim of our community on a regular basis. Initially, there were only seven families that required our assistance. The packages were sent from Williamsburg on a bi-weekly basis, and distributed by volunteers. Late at night, the food was driven to the designated locations, whereupon the box was discreetly left at the front door.

Unfortunately, as the needs of the community grew and more families required help, the organization had no choice but to become self sufficient. This was accomplished by local food merchants contributing outright, or at greatly reduced prices, all the basic components of complete Shabbos Seudos. In addition, late at night, many Yeshiva Bochurim joined in the effort after their night seder, alongside doctors, lawyers, and businessmen, to lend a hand in this all important project.

Today, we are faced with many people in financial distress looking towards us for help. Some have lost jobs, businesses have been closed, illness and disability of the family bread winner have left families in desperate need. Tomche Shabbos of Rockland County responds to these situations with programs that now include job placement and financial counseling, besides the obvious Shabbos packages.

We remain firmly dedicated to providing our assistance when and where these emergencies occur. We always hope that they are few and far between. However, when faced with these situations, all our dedicated volunteers working throughout the night, can only meet these challenges with your continued support.