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MorseLife Meals-On-Wheels “Never Again” Benefit
Delivers Millionth Meal to Raises More Than $85,000 to
Seniors in Need Support Holocaust Survivors
Assistance Program
MorseLife Health System celebrated the 25th anniversary
of its Meals-On-Wheels program with CEO and President Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS)
Keith Myers delivering its millionth kosher meal to a recently presented the 2nd Annual Never Again Holocaust
Holocaust survivor who depends on food deliveries made Survivors Benefit, chaired by Sheila Engelstein, Vivienne
possible by the MorseLife Foundation to get by. Ivry, and Zelda Mason, with approximately 135 households
Myers personally delivered the one-millionth meal tuning in from the comfort of their homes. More than $85,000
to 97-year-old survivor and original Meals-on-Wheels in donations will provide home care, food, medicine, medical
recipient Gisela Fischer. care, emergency funds, dental care, transportation, and
“We have much to be thankful for this year, even amid Long-time Meals-On-Wheels volunteers Pat and Lenny Stein socialization to Holocaust survivors, helping them remain
the challenges of the ongoing pandemic,” said Myers. with MorseLife President & CEO Keith Myers living in their homes for as long as possible.
“MorseLife has protected the well-being of the seniors
in our care and continues to be a lifeline to seniors living increased the need for meals by more than 20 percent. Seniors
throughout the community.” with the greatest needs now receive seven meals a week
MorseLife’s Meals-on-Wheels program was launched instead of the three they received prior to the pandemic.
in 1995 with a single volunteer who delivered 100 meals Dollie Daniels, MorseLife Meals-on-Wheels Coordinator,
per week. Today, the program has grown to 120 volunteers has been with the program since its launch 25 years ago.
who provide more than 50,000 kosher meals annually. “When I started cooking at MorseLife I prepared around
“We continue delivering meals and friendly visits on a 15 meals a day, and now I cook more than 300 meals each
weekly basis to seniors who rarely leave home and depend day,” said Daniels. “My great-grandmother told me when
on us as a type of lifeline,” said Pat Stein, an 85-year-old I was young that I would be a cook and I would take care
volunteer who has been making deliveries for more than 20 of people. She was right — I love cooking and I feel so
years with her 90-year-old husband, Lenny. “We value the good about what I do each day. It is wonderful to watch Fannie Slonim and Eva Weiss
relationships we have made, such as an amazing 102-year- this program expand, reaching more and more seniors who
old-woman whom we have been visiting for years,” she need our help.” The event honored
added. “We wear masks and are very careful, but we enjoy John C. “Skip” Randolph
visiting everyone and they look forward to our visits Photos courtesy of MorseLife and Margaret “Maggie”
more than ever before, now that many more seniors are Zeidman, chair and vice
homebound because of the pandemic.” MLK Day of Service chair, respectively, of the
While MorseLife’s Meals-on-Wheels program provides Palm Beach Fellowship of
meals for approximately 2,500 low-income, homebound Join your community for a day of volunteerism throughout Christians & Jews. They were
seniors in Palm Beach County each year, without regard Palm Beach County to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther recognized for their work
to a client’s ability to pay, the impacts of COVID-19 have King Jr., on January 18. Virtual, contactless, and small- in providing guidance felt
group opportunities will include food bank pantry sorting, throughout the community
donation drop-offs, gleaning, a beach cleanup, caring for by promoting – and living
animals, community revitalization projects, and more. All in- – the concepts of respectful
person opportunities will meet COVID-19 safety standards, dialogue and civil interaction John Randolph
including social distancing, mask wearing, and a mandatory among people of all ages,
wellness check. faiths, and backgrounds, who
The community-wide day of giving back will be want to make a community a
followed by a virtual program at 6 p.m. to commemorate Dr. better place.
King’s vision of diversity and equality. The ceremony will As Alpert JFS President
focus on Dr. King’s remarks, “From Chaos to Community, & Board Chair Zelda Mason
Where Do We Go from Here?,” with words by Dr. Terriel said, “Skip and Maggie lead
Byrd, PBA professor, minister, and author, notably of the efforts of the grassroots
By This Shall We Be Known: Interpreting the Voice and organization dedicated
Message of Dr. King, Jr. to promoting fellowship,
Holocaust survivor Gisela Fischer receives MorseLife’s MLK Day of Service is presented in partnership by Jewish understanding, and respect
millionth meal to seniors in need from Keith Myers, President Federation of Palm Beach County’s Jewish Volunteer Center among all religions and
& CEO of MorseLife Health System. and Jewish Community Relations Council, with Palm Beach cultures, to build bridges
Atlantic University. and open doors to better Maggie Zeidman
ATTENTION READERS communication and mutual
respect. Because they care, our community is a better place
This Jewish Community newspaper is monthly for people of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds. Their actions
of living the concepts of respectful and civil dialogue are
direct mailed to 8,000 homes. inspiring and enlightening.”
Please support your Jewish businesses and At the event, featured guest speaker Matthew Orton,
newspaper by advertising and sending your who wrote and co-produced the cinematic thriller Operation
events and photos! Finale, was interviewed by Alpert CEO Marc Hopin; Alpert
JFS Care Manager Eva Weiss had a conversation with
We appreciate your business. Holocaust survivor Fannie Slonim, a client of the agency’s
561-741-7770 Holocaust Survivor’s Assistance Program for the past 10
years, about her wartime experiences, and the support she
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