Kosher Lunches and Meals-on-Wheels
Kosher lunch is prepared on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays through the end of May. Starting in June, lunches will be offered on Mondays and Thursdays only. (Tuesday lunches resume in the fall). Thursday in-person lunches run from May-August. Meals are also available for Grab & Go or delivered as Meals on Wheels (for those that quailfy.)
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 9 A.M. THE DAY BEFORE THE LUNCH: Call Federation's kitchen at (413) 442-2200 the day before to reserve your meal for inperson dining or pickup.
Suggested donation of $3 for adults ages 60 and over. $7 for all others.
WHAT's FOR LUNCH? Gluten Free Main Entrée (GF) and Dairy Free Main Entrée (DF)
Thursday, May 1: Noon, in-person lunch…Mediterranean plate with falafel, hummus, baba ganoush, stuffed grape leaves, Israeli salad, pita bread, and baklava. Special theme: Yom Ha’atzmaut - Israeli Independence Day to celebrate Israel’s 77th birthday.
Monday, May 5: Noon, Lunch…Meatloaf (GF)(DF), sweet potato fries, peas and carrots, salad, white bread, and pear sauce.
Tuesday, May 6: Noon, Lunch…Moroccan vegetable stew (GF)(DF), couscous, salad, naan bread, and fresh fruit.
Thursday, May 8: Noon, in-person Mothers’ Day Brunch…Spring vegetable quiche, salad greens, gazpacho, mock mimosas, brioche roll, and lemon cake. Special theme: Celebrating Mothers and Important Women in Your Life. We invite you to bring a favorite recipe to swap, photo, or other remembrance to share.
Monday, May 12: Noon, Lunch…Sweet and sour fish (GF)(DF), green beans, brown rice, lentil soup, rye bread, and vanilla pudding.
Tuesday, May 13: Noon, Lunch…Layered vegetable frittata (GF), hash brown potatoes, salad, pumpernickel bread, and snickerdoodle cookie.
Thursday, May 15: Noon, in-person Lag B’Omer Barbecue…BBQ Chicken (GF)(DF), potato salad, three bean soup, corn soup, corn bread, and fruit crisp. Special theme: Join us for a delicious kosher lunch marking Lag B’Omer (the 33rd day between Passover and Shavuot) with this spring BBQ.
Monday, May 19: Noon, Lunch…Monterey spaghetti, meadow blend vegetables, salad, garlic bread, and raspberry bar.
Tuesday, May 20: Noon, Lunch…Spinach, mushroom, and cheese enchilada, Mexican corn, Spanish rice, salad, tortilla chips, and chocolate pudding.
Thursday, May 22: Noon, in-person Memorial Day Picnic…Hot dogs (GF)(DF), baked beans, coleslaw, vegetable soup, hot dog bun, and brownie. Special theme: Join us for a summertime kosher Memorial Day picnic lunch (indoors). We welcome stories or memories to honor and reflect on veterans in our lives.
Monday, May 26: Closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 27: Noon, Lunch…Fish and chips (DF), French fries, peas and carrots, salad, roll, and butterscotch pudding. NOTE: This is the last Tuesday lunch of the season. Tuesday lunches resume in the autumn.
Thursday, May 29: Noon, in-person Festive Shavuot Lunch…Blintze souffle, creamed spinach, roasted carrots, salad, Challah, cheesecake for take-out meals, and ice cream sundae bar for in-person meals. Special theme: Join us for a festive Shavuot lunch celebrating favorite dairy delights.
Monday, June 2: Closed for Shavuot
Tuesday, June 3: Closed for Shavuot
Thursday, June 5: 10:45 a.m. program: Uncovering Jewish Pasts, Reimagining Jewish Futures: Generation(s) Unexpected in Contemporary Poland with Katka Reszke. Noon, In- person lunch…Spinach pie, California blend vegetables, minestrone soup, whole wheat bread, and rice pudding.
Monday, June 9: Noon, Lunch…Tuna pasta casserole, broccoli, tomato soup, multi-grain bread, and peaches.
Thursday, June 12: 10:45 a.m. program: Current Events Seminar with Professor Steve Rubin. Noon, In-person lunch…Potato knish, roasted Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cream of mushroom soup, pumpernickel bread, and sugar cookie.
Monday, June 16: Noon, Lunch…Greek turkey meatballs (GF)(DF), lemon potatoes, garlic spinach, salad, pita bread, and apricots.
Thursday, June 19: Closed for Juneteenth
Monday, June 23: Noon, Lunch…Chicken fajitas (GF)(DF), corn, rice, black bean soup, tortillas, and tropical fruit salad.