activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 7
- Cooling Center Operation Heat Relief Water StationsOperates a Cooling Center during periods of extreme heat, providing a safe, air-conditioned space with seating, cold water, and basic amenities, along with drinking water and heat relief services.
- Ezras Cholim Program (Illness Support) Humanitarian Aid for Jewish CommunitiesProvides support to individuals and families facing illness through the Ezras Cholim program, including delivering kosher meals, offering transportation to medical appointments, providing emotional and practical support, and connecting individuals with medical resources during hospital stays.
- Free Farmer's Market-Style EventOperates a free farmer's market-style event in the community, offering free food, fresh produce, meals, clothing, dog food, and hygiene items.
- Mobile Free Food MarketOperates a mobile Free Food Market, a "pantry on wheels," to deliver kosher food, fresh produce, dairy, non-perishable goods, and other essential items directly to underserved neighborhoods.
- Mobile Homeless Outreach Program Hygiene and Essential Care Kits DistributionProvides food, hygiene kits, clothing, and resource connections directly to individuals experiencing homelessness through a mobile outreach program.
- Operate a Certified Kosher Food PantryOperates the only certified Kosher food pantry in Arizona, distributing fresh produce, canned goods, dairy, and Kosher meat and fish five days a week to over 2,600 people monthly in Central Phoenix.
- Tomchei Shabbos ProgramProvides basic provisions and regular food packages for Shabbat through its Tomchei Shabbos program to support neighbors facing food insecurity in observing Shabbos.
capacity building · 1
- Community Food and Supply Drive Support Food Drive Coordination & Virtual FundraisingProvides signage, flyers, and item lists to support community food and supply drives.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Barrier-Free Access barrier-free accessAims to eliminate barriers to accessing nutritious, kosher food by making it available to anyone in need without requiring documentation or appointments.
- Client-Centered Food Distribution client-centered food distributionDistributes food in a respectful and efficient manner, organizing packages based on dietary needs and family size to ensure appropriate allocation.
- Community Outreach community outreachIncreases access to nutritious, kosher food in underserved areas by bringing pantry services directly to neighborhoods to address transportation barriers.
- Dignity-Centered Service dignity-centered serviceEmphasizes dignity and compassion in food distribution to neighbors in need, ensuring that individuals are treated with respect.
- Integrated Support Services integrated_support_servicesUses partnerships to distribute supplies and connect individuals with healthcare, housing, and employment services during outreach events.
- Mobile Outreach mobile_outreachDelivers services directly to individuals in need by meeting them in their communities rather than requiring them to travel to a central facility.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Arizona Kosher Pantry
Fixed-site food pantry offering fresh produce, dairy, canned goods, and certified kosher meat and fish to individuals and families in need during weekday hours.
Cooling Center
Seasonal service offering air-conditioned refuge, hydration, and rest during extreme heat advisories, primarily for vulnerable populations in Phoenix.
Ezras Cholim
Support program for individuals and families facing illness, offering kosher meal delivery, transportation to medical appointments, and emotional support.
Free Food Market
Monthly mobile food distribution that brings fresh produce, non-perishable goods, and essential items directly to underserved neighborhoods in the Greater Phoenix area.
Tomchei Shabbos
Program that provides regular kosher food packages to individuals and families in time for Shabbat, ensuring dignified observance of the Sabbath.
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Ezras Cholim Network — Operates under Ezras Cholim, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, for tax and organizational purposes.
- Ezras Cholim Partner — The Arizona Kosher Food Pantry operates as a program of Ezras Cholim, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which also provides aid and comfort to the ill and their families through meals, essential medical equipment, social visits, and prayer.
- Free Food Market Partner — Operates in conjunction with the mobile Free Food Market to distribute food.
- Gravatar Partner — Provides avatar hosting service used on the organization's website.
- community partners Partner — Collaborates with community partners to distribute supplies and connect individuals to healthcare, housing, and job placement services.