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This is the 30th anniversary of our annual High Holidays food drive. Since our first food drive in 1995, Temple Shalom has donated nearly 18,000 pounds of food and over $60,000 to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. We have provided more than 170,000 meals for our community over the years. Last year alone, with the help of one of our Temple families who matched the contributions of Temple members, we donated nearly $10,000 to the Food Bank, providing 20,000 meals for the many households struggling to put food on the table.

Sadly, however, the need for food only keeps rising. A 2024 report indicated that over 1 in 8 families in Waterloo region were using the food bank. Many of these families were using the Food Bank for the first time.

We can help those suffering from food insecurity by donating generously to the
Waterloo Region Food Bank. Help us make this year’s fast a feast for those whose daily fast is neither symbolic nor voluntary. Please click on the link below to make your donation, or leave money or a cheque in the donation box that will be at the Temple during the High Holidays. Like last year, this year donations will be matched – making your donation go twice as far!

Donate now

Please note that when asked whether you want to “donate as an organization” or “donate anonymously”, you should choose “donate anonymously”. This ensures that the receipt for taxes goes directly to you, the donor.

Mark Pancer & Norm Finkelberg
Co-Chairs
Temple Shalom Social and Environmental Action Committee (SEAC)

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A variety of unique Chanukah treats have been created especially for us by Chocolate Tales, a small business located in Hamilton.  They specialize in handcrafted truffles made from Kosher ingredients which are peanut, tree nut, sesame, gluten, and egg free.  Sugar-free & vegan options are also available.

There are chocolate Dreidel-making kits, chocolate bars with menorahs and Chamsah adorned truffles.  Assorted boxes are Chanukah or Christmas themed.  Many treats are available in your choice of milk or dark chocolate.

Send all orders, payment & questions to Alysse at president@templeshalom.ca by November 20th
**Free delivery to Toronto, Guelph, Hamilton, Mississauga, Oakville & K-W.**

For descriptions of the items available, see this newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/f5f39f250e9b/holiday-chocolate-fundraiser

You can access the order form here:  Temple Shalom Holiday Fundraiser Order Form 2020

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What better way to lift spirits and build connections than with chocolate!

Send all orders, payment & questions to Alysse at president@templeshalom.ca

**Free home delivery to Toronto, Guelph, Hamilton, Mississauga, Oakville and K-W on orders $60 or more. Orders under $60 may be picked up from Alysse**

Chocolate Tales is a small business specializing in handcrafted truffles made from Kosher ingredients which are peanut, tree nut, sesame, gluten, & egg free.

Their chocolate kits are a perfect activity for this time of social isolation. Their online instructors will lead you through how to make the treats in your kits. This is an excellent idea for groups of families or friends to get together virtually. Private online class can be set up for groups of 3 or more.

Download the order form here

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