In the Bin
Tucked below the Sanctuary, rooted at its base, is our Justice Center (Makom Tzedek) and its donation boxes (merkaz mitzvah). They occupy a space that leads to every place in our building, indicating that our paths to every destination invite and prompt us to offer people in need our support. Each month, we collect a different item needed in the community. Start a new routine: bring something for the bin with you every time you come to Rodef Sholom!
*Our food bins are out all year, and non-perishable goods are always welcome donations.
March Mitzvah Moments Madness:
For the month of March, we are emphasizing the Purim mitzvah of helping support individuals in need. Each week, we will collect different items* to donate to a range of amazing community partners. See below for the full schedule:
March 7: New or gently used Backpacks, duffle bags and sleeping bags for the Venetia Valley School's Outdoor Ed program.
March 14: Mac and cheese, boxes of pasta, rice or beans to use as groggers and donate to the JFCS food pantry.
March 21: Diapers, wipes, formula or gently used baby/toddler items and clothes for the Postpartum Support Center (no car seats, please).
March 28: New adult-sized socks to be distributed by St. Vincent de Paul.
*All items should be placed in the bins in our Justice Center (1st floor, off the Rodef Sholom Lobby).
A special Mitzvah Moment: Come to the Purim Spiel on Sunday, March 16 and pick up a mishloach manot (a gift bag of food) from us to deliver to home-bound community members who are unable to celebrate with us in person.
Here's what we're collecting on a monthly basis:
January
Warm jackets, raincoats and sleeping bags for the unsheltered community, to be distributed by St. Vincent de Paul
February
New or gently used towels and twin sheets to be distributed to shelters in Marin by Homeward Bound
March
Backpacks, duffle bags and sleeping bags for the Venetia Valley School's Outdoor Ed program
April
Diapers, wipes and formula for clients of the Postpartum Center of Marin (diaper boxes can be open)
May
New and gently used Baby/Toddler clothes and supplies for clients of Postpartum Center of Marin
June
New adult-sized socks to be distributed by St. Vincent de Paul
July
Feminine hygiene products to be distributed by Simply the Basics
August
School supplies for Marin County students in need
September
Non-perishable food items for our High Holy Days food drive, to be distributed by the SF-Marin Food Bank
October
Toiletries for the unhoused community, to be distributed through St. Vincent de Paul
November
New toys to be distributed by Canal Alliance
December
New toys to be distributed by Canal Alliance
Where should all donations go?
All donations can be dropped off at our Justice Center, located on the First Floor of Rodef Sholom, just to the right of the main entrance. If you have time, please say hello to staff as well as we can thank you in person!
