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Donate Blood

Making Face Masks

Create Art to Cheer 

Caring Circles  

Helping Pets
   

THANK YOU!!

Ways to Give Support

Drop off non-perishable FOOD & Cycle Forward   supplies (tampons and sanitary pads) on the steps of TBE

every Tuesday 10-11am PM (strict).  Barbara Gribin and helpers will collect & bring all donations to the 17 sites (food pantries and shelters) already served in our TBE donation program.

Jewish Federation Food Pantry: Suite 101, 9701 Commerce Center Court, Fort Myers 33908. Please contact Jodi Cohen to arrange drop off jodicohen@jfedlcc.org 239-481-4449, ext 2. They request peanut butter, beans, tuna, vegetables, fruit, cereal, pasta, tomato sauce, toilet paper, paper towels and Publix gift cards. They are also accepting Cycle Forward menstrual supplies, especially pads. 

Harry Chapin Food Bank has 61 programs, including mobile pantries. Cash is preferred, & food is also welcome:  donate.harrychapinfoodbank.org  Drop off in Fort Myers: 3760 Fowler St.   M-F  8am - 8:30pm .Volunteers are also needed:  harrychapinfoodbank.org/take-action/give-time/volunteer/ 

Please visit gogglesfordocs.com . Click on the Find a Hospital button to see a list of hospitals , and how many goggles each would like and how to deliver. Some only want new ones, but others will take used goggles.

Appointments are required. To arrange donation, please call Lee Health Blood Center 239-343-2333, or One Blood 888-936-6283 or go to oneblood.org and scroll to picture of the BIG RED BUS to find where you can donate based on zip code and desired date.

Please consider making masks for both our congregation and friends as well as healthcare workers. All masks need to comply with CDC guidelines. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html .
You can work independently, or if you prefer to join a group production, contact tbemitzvahcommittee@gmail.com to be connected to an established chain of people each doing a different production step ( cutting fabric /sewing /lacing). All skill levels are welcome!

To have your masks go to the congregation & friends, please put 2/baggie and write to arrange for pick up tbemitzvahcommittee@gmail.com

To have your masks go to healthcare providers you can drop them at: 
1. Lee Memorial Hospital, 2776 Cleveland Ave. Ft Myers, South employee entrance from 1-5 PM M-F. Prior to drop off, please call or text Faith Nesselhauf, 239-229-1961.  

2. Lee Health Foundation, at the security tents outside any hospital. Foundation@LeeHealth.org 239-343-6950
 

We need artists to brighten the day of congregants. 

Our Confirmation Class and other artists are needed to create a chalk drawing for congregants that request a message for their sidewalk or driveway.   Another option is to create a Kindness Rock with a personal message for a congregant that requests one. A great project for all ages!To volunteer, write to: tbemitzvahcommittee@gmail.com to be matched to a request.  Please note appropriate social distancing and safe delivery will be maintained.

Volunteer to lead either an email circle or run a phone tree in a weekly connection with 3-5 people who request the connection.  The Rabbi sends a weekly message that you can incorporate. To volunteer, write to: TBEcaringcircles@gmail.com
 

Donate cat and dog food. You can order through Chewy or Amazon for direct delivery, or drop off any day 8-5pm at  Gulf Coast Humane Society, 2010 Arcadia St. Ft Myers FL 33916. They are working to distribute through Community Cooperative Food Pantry in connection with Harry Chapin Food Bank. Contact Jessica Purdy Volunteer Coordinator 239-332-0364  ext.301. www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org with any questions.

We are always looking to expand the library of
opportunities to do mitzvot at Temple Beth El.  

We welcome new ideas and feedback.
Contact us at tbemitzvahcommittee@gmail.com