Masbia estimates that it will distribute $300,000 worth of food to people in need for Purim. Masbia will be open, serving in-house, traditional holiday meals the three days of Purim, including Shabbos. Additionally, with the help of DoorDash, Masbia will be doing thousands of deliveries of food packages on the day of Purim.

A special holiday food package with a large variety of groceries can be sponsored for $144. This amount covers a package for an average size family of four. Every family of four will receive over 50 pounds of food, which will be split in two deliveries, since the DoorDash limit is 25 pounds per delivery. Having the food delivered to people’s homes spares them from having to stand on a bread line or needing to visit a soup kitchen. To sponsor an emergency food package year round is $72. To sponsor the holiday packages is double that at $144.

In-house, traditional holiday meals for one person, for all three days of Purim (Taanit Esther, Purim, Shushan Purim/Shabbos) can be sponsored for $270. Traditional Purim meals at Masbia will include Hamantaschen, Kreplachs, Holipches, Challah, fish, beef, Kugel, Tzimmes, and dessert. These meals are served by volunteers and waiters in a fine dining setting that is meant to make guests feel dignified. This year Masbia’s services include the Shabbos meals on Shushan Purim. All meals are served under the supervision of a mashgiach tmidi. To Sponsor a Shabbos or Yom Tov meal year round is $54. This Purim season, we expect each guest to attend 5 holiday celebrations, bringing the cost to sponsor one guest to $270.

Your sponsorship is vital to making this possible. 100% of your donation goes directly to feeding the needy. To sponsor food for Purim, click here.

About Purim

Purim is a Biblical holiday commemorating a miraculous event that unfolded for the Jewish people in ancient Persia during the reign of King Ahasuerus. Chronicled in the Book of Esther, also known as the Megillah, this captivating tale is the final installment of the Tenach. The narrative unfolds during a tumultuous period when the villainous Haman plots to annihilate the Jewish population. Through the bravery of Queen Esther and the guidance of her uncle Mordechai, the tide turns as King Ahasuerus ultimately rescinds the decree, thwarting Haman’s sinister plans. In a remarkable reversal of fortune, Haman and his followers meet their demise.

Following this divine intervention, the Jewish community celebrates their deliverance with fervor and gratitude, reaffirming their faith and identity. In honor of this momentous occasion, the rabbis of antiquity established Purim as a day of remembrance and celebration. Purim is observed by reading the Book of Esther, festive feasting, sharing food with friends and family, and extending charity to the less fortunate aka Matanos L’evyonim. It serves as a joyous reminder of resilience, unity, and the enduring power of faith.

Purim, is a one-day holiday, preceded by the Fast of Esther and followed by the minor holiday of Shushan Purim. In 2025, the Fast of Esther is observed on Thursday, March 13th. The festival of Purim will be celebrated from Thursday evening, March 13th, until Friday evening, March 14th. In Jerusalem, where only Shushan Purim is observed, this year in observance of Shabbos, some parts of the festivities start on Friday and go through Sunday evening, March 16th.

The ultimate Matanos L’evyonim opportunity! Feeding the poor on Purim day. To sponsor food for Purim, click here.

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