Sunday October 9, 2022  FEAST World Kitchen’s profits will be donated to fund mental health services at a medical clinic in Cucuta, Colombia that is serving migrant women fleeing Venezuela.  Enjoy delicious Colombian and Venezuelan food prepared by Colombian and Venezuelan chefs for LUNCH and DINNER  and help support this worthwhile cause.  Anyone wishing to make an extra donation above and beyond their meal purchase will be able to do so either online when pre-ordering their meals or for orders placed in-person at the cash register. 

Two organizations with Jewish roots are raising funds to support this medical center. One is HIAS, which for more than 130 years has been helping refugees rebuild their lives in safety and dignity. The other is Cadena, a Jewish humanitarian group based in Mexico.  HIAS staff actually work at this center. 

The date of this event coincides with the beginning of the Jewish festival of Sukkot, which resonates deeply with the Jewish community as we give thanks for the fall harvest and commemorate 40 years of wandering in the desert.   

At 6 pm Sunday October 9th, Bonnie Mandel will give a brief overview of the Venezuelan emigration crisis and the services provided at the clinic.  She will also explain the Sukkot holiday.    Come by FEAST then to learn more!