EGGStraordinary Times

Did you know it takes millions of eggs to develop a vaccine? Neither did we. The race for a COVID-19 vaccine, not to mention the baking happening now that people are home all day, is causing a scarcity of the oval protein packages. The result is fewer cartons available to food pantries.

When we don’t get eggs at no cost we have to purchase them; they’re a simple and adaptable source of protein and a staple for most people. And because you can’t get new chickens as quickly as, say, new heads of lettuce, replacing those eggs can run as much as $500 A WEEK. You heard that right.

That’s why we’re doing a fundraiser in April – the month of Easter and Passover – to make sure we can continue to provide eggs, as well as any other items impacted by the current crisis, to our guests. Any amount helps; just click here to make a donation. And thank you!