Kehilat Sephardim of Ahavat Achim

150-62 78th Rd.
Flushing, NY 11367

Agency Contact

Tamara Benjamin
tbenjamin90@aol.com
718.591.9574
http://www.kehilatsephardim.org

Nature and Purpose of Agency
Kehilat Sephardim of Ahavat Achim was established as a central organization helping those from the former Soviet Union who were living under oppression and persecution. We have expanded meeting the needs of our community with our Food Pantry Program to help those in need regardless of denomination.  Existing for over 20 years, we are the number one Kosher food pantry in Queens and disperse food to over 1200 members of the community that are in need, weekly.

Tasks Available for Students

Assist in the food pantry on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays between the hours of 10am – 2:30pm. 
Food deliveries will come at any point throughout the day; assist with unloading food vans. 

Time Requirements

Open

Student Awareness/Special Instructions

** Can work with three to four students at a time; one shift**
Enter through back door (food pantry entrance).

Agency Directions
Driving
North on Utopia Parkway (left) toward Union Turnpike.  Head west on Union Turnpike (left).  Make a right on 150th Street.  Make a right on 78th Road.

Public Transportation
Q-46 or Dorm Shuttle to the Speech and Hearing Center. 
OR
Take the Q30 bus toward Jamaica Archer Ave/Merrick Blvd.  Get off the bus at Archer and Merrick.  Transfer to the N4 bus direction Freeport (East).  Get off the bus at Merrick and Springfield.