Rabbi Donates Meals Amid COVID-19 Crisis: South Bay Hero

SAN JOSE, CA —When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

Where the nominee lives:

San Jose

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:

Campbell

Name of the nominee:

Rabbi Mendel Weinfeld

Name of the person who nominated the hero:

Rachel Segal

Is the nominee considered an "essential worker"?:

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:

San Jose's Rabbi

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?:

He does tremendous work helping the community with Covid19. Unbelievable work.

Gave out 2,500 Passover Seder Kits for free

Hundreds of Shabbat Meals for free

Many many volunteers working around the clock

Senior Homes, Assistant Living, Hospitals, First Responders they all received warm food and encouragement.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:

24/7 on call helping the Community at these crazy times the one person to rely on!

>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here.