MESH Report Nov 26, 2024 (Teen MESH)

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We had an enthusiastic and dedicated Teen MESH crew cook a hearty meal this week. Collin set the tone for Teen MESH by spending his Sunday, baking cookies and bagging them for the dessert. Monday afternoon, Team Leader Jordan, brought five of her friends from Montclair High to prep and cook the dinner for 50 guests who would be served at the Office on Tuesday. The teens prepared 18 lbs of Fern’s Hot and Sweet meatballs, 10 lbs of white rice, and 10 lbs of fresh green bean salad mixed with halved cherry tomatoes and red onions.


While we used one kitchen counter for the prep, the other kitchen table was for the packing. Station 2 began counting and packing the 50 guest bags with plastic ware, water bottles, Collin’s cookies, and rolls.  String bean salad was then packed into containers and added to the bags.
Tuesday afternoon, Fern came in to heat up the meatballs and rice.  Julie Weinstein joined her in packing the meatballs and rice in containers and then added to the bags.
Gail Stocks came at 4:00 to deliver the food to MESH.
The teens had a great time.  They have already committed to future MESH dates for 2025.
Happy Thanksgiving

Cheers,

Fern

For those interested in volunteering who are not available on Tuesday afternoons, we are brainstorming different ways to make it work.  Let us know what would work for you.  The next MESH day is Tuesday, Dec 10.  Fern Heinig is organizing teens to do the prep and pack on Monday night.

Additionally, each Monday afternoon we deliver any usable food leftover from kiddish to MESH.

If you would like to help out with any of these efforts check out the Shomrei Signup Genius:  www.shomrei.org/mesh.

You can also sign up to help greet and serve the MESH guests 6 nights a week at 619 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair.  (Site of the former The Office restaurant) Go directly to the MESH website:  www.wearemesh.org

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About MESH:

The Carol Starr MESH Cafe at Shomrei (Montclair Emergency Services for Hope) is a cooperative effort between the MESH organization and local synagogues and churches.

Volunteer at Shomrei
Shomrei provides 50 meals to MESH on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. We need volunteers to help prepare and pack the food.
signup here

Volunteer at the MESH Site
Volunteers are also welcome to help serve food 6 nights a week, Monday through Saturday, 4:30-6:30 pm at the MESH site, 619 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair.
signup here

Monetary Donations
If you can’t help in-person, please consider a donation to help fund this important service.
donate here

Questions? Contact Lynne or Aileen:
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