PSA- Masbia | Imamother

amother

Trillium

Tue, Mar 29 2022, 9:26 pm

I find it very hard to reach anyone there

the one on coney island services mostly non jews from what I've seen which is sad since it's run by Jews.

I don't think it's a very organized organization at all and they make themselves hard to reach on purpose.

The head of the organization gets annoyed if you ask any questions.

I know they are trying to help others but I think they need a good leadership team to organize everything.

amother

Pink

Tue, Mar 29 2022, 9:33 pm

amother [ Trillium ] wrote:

I will say that the Coney Ave location has private appointments with multiple Jewish places where clients from those places can come in and take whatever they need at set times so they dont have to wait in line with everyone else and its very discreet. For example, they have clients from Sister to Sister come in once a week at night to take whatever they want, etc. So while you may see them only cater to non-Jewish people or people who may be Jewish but not dressed as stereotypical Jews, they do have private Jewish groups coming in separately and more discreetly.
That said, I would def recommend that you go to the boro park location since they have all the better things there because its more geared to Chasidim.

They usually also have Shabbos and Pesach meals at the Boro Park location so if anyone is interested in going somewhere for Shabbos meals or the Sedarim on Pesach then call them to see if they are still hosting anything for this year and how you can join.

amother

Caramel

Tue, Mar 29 2022, 9:38 pm

hodeez wrote:

I called but heard no option for pantry deliveries and there's no operator to speak to either :/

It’s literally a box of free food, Staples that those who are in need will want and need. If somebody needs it, they will find a way to go and pick up the box. Why should they have to spend money and manpower (which is more money) to make the deliveries? Of course we all know not everyone has a car, but somebody who really needs the box will find a way.

amother

Slateblue

Tue, Mar 29 2022, 9:41 pm

amother [ Caramel ] wrote:

This is not true. Some people can't get it and they just don't eat. The idea that people who are really in need will always find a way is harmful.

amother

Orchid

Tue, Mar 29 2022, 11:36 pm

amother [ Pink ] wrote:

I know the same is true for the BP location where people come in private and they are very helpful and nice