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A Meal That Says,
“You Matter”
Rabbi Fishel Zaklos
he kitchen was alive and bustling. Nearly 60 volunteers stood side by side
at Chabad of Naples Kitchen of Kindness cooking, packing, and preparing
T150 fresh, kosher meals for neighbors throughout our community. There was
laughter and conversation, but also a shared sense of purpose. Every container would
soon reach a neighbor who needed more than dinner.
Kitchen of Kindness is a monthly initiative that brings people together to
prepare and deliver homemade meals to anyone who could use comfort, care, and
support. Some recipients are seniors. Others may be living alone, recovering from
illness, or moving through a difficult time. The meal meets a practical need, yet it
also carries a deeply personal message: You matter. You are remembered. You are not
alone.
What moved me most was watching the volunteers. People chopped, packed,
labeled, organized, and helped wherever they were needed. No special experience
was required. Just a willingness to show up and do something good for someone
else. By the time the meals were ready, those simple ingredients had transformed
from food to expressions of care.
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