MorseLife’s Homebound Mitzvah Program made sure that homebound Jewish seniors living in Palm Beach County didn’t go without a holiday meal during Rosh Hashanah this year. The program has long been a vital source of comfort and support for elderly and frail seniors who are unable to leave their homes, providing them with warm meals and a sense of connection during important times like Passover and the High Holidays.

Community volunteers and staff came together at MorseLife to package and deliver the holiday meals, which featured traditional items like wine, soup, challah, apples with honey, and homemade honey cake – all symbols of sweetness and hope for the New Year.

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As Rosh Hashanah draws near, MorseLife is seeking volunteers to help deliver meals to Jewish seniors throughout Palm Beach County. The Mitzvah Meal Program, a longstanding MorseLife tradition, ensures that homebound seniors receive a lovingly prepared holiday meal delivered right to their door on September 30th.

The meal, which includes wine, challah, soup, honey, apples, and honey cake, not only nourishes the body but also serves as a symbol of community and connection for seniors. Those wishing to receive a meal must register by calling 561.282.5388 by September 16th.

According to Paola Pouponneau-Nisbett, Senior Vice President of MorseLife Home and Community-Based Programs, “This program serves as a vital link to the community for homebound seniors, offering them warmth, comfort and a sense of belonging during the High Holidays.”

One of MorseLife’s most dedicated volunteers, Kenny Tillman, has been delivering these meals for over 20 years. At 90 years old, Kenny continues to brighten the lives of seniors through his volunteer work. He even adds a personal touch to his deliveries by including flowers alongside the meal. His commitment to volunteering has become a family affair, with his children and grandchildren joining him in his efforts. Now, as a resident of The Palace at MorseLife, Kenny continues to serve others through MorseLife’s Homebound Mitzvah Program.

MorseLife relies on the support of volunteers to help deliver approximately 3,000 meals during the High Holidays and Passover, and it wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of people from across the community, including MorseLife residents, staff and volunteers.

To join this effort and deliver meals on September 30th, volunteers must register by calling 561.687.5791 by September 16th. Meal pick-up will be available between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at two locations:

• MorseLife Health System: 4920 Loring Drive, West Palm Beach
• Temple Torat Emet: 8600 Jog Road, Boynton Beach

For more information, visit morselifevolunteers.org/mitzvah-meals/.