Mitzvah Day is back at JW3! Join us to make a difference as part of the UK's largest day of faith-based social action.
Whether you're putting your gift wrap skills to the test, cooking with Project ImpACT or enjoying a mitzvah-themed kids' Crafternoon, there are a ton of activities on offer for all ages and interests.
This year's theme is 'Stronger Together'. After a year of conflict abroad and division at home, offers us a time to heal, connect with each other and focus on what matters in and between our communities – building a better society for all.
This year, we will be turning JW3 into a mega donation hub. There are 2 main ways you can support us:
- Organise a donation drive and drop off in advance of Mitzvah Day (see below for donated items we are seeking)
- Help receive, sort, and wrap donations on Mitzvah Day at our donation hub.
For more info on each activity and ways to get involved, check out the What's On section below or email adam.kendler@jw3.org.uk
What's On @ JW3 Mitzvah Day■
Donation and Gift Wrapping Hub
Join us to help sort through and organise donations.
And, get your paper and Sellotape ready for some mega-gift wrapping!
Session 1 (10.30am - 1.30pm): Book HERE
Session 2 (1.30pm - 4pm): Book HERE
Project ImpACT
It's time to make an ImpACT! Join us for the launch of Project ImpACT’s Youth Community Kitchen at JW3, entering its 5th year.
For teens in Years 9-12, join your friends and give your time and skills to those in need of food. Support local food banks and homeless shelters. DofE accredited.
Limited spaces – please register in advance by emailing info@projectimpact.org.uk
Crafternoon
Join us between 2-4pm and join us for an afternoon of Mitzvah Day and social action-themed crafts.
This is an activity for families to undertake together, suitable for children aged 3-8.
Book HERE
Vaxi Taxi
The Vaxi Taxi Health and Wellbeing pop-up team will be joining us from 12pm - 3pm.
The team will be offering health and wellbeing checks, information and signposting.
This is a free service and open to all. Just drop in, no booking required.
Items to Donate■
Foodbank Essentials
The JW3 Foodbank is looking for donations in the following areas. If you want to organise a larger donation drive in your community, email adam.kendler@jw3.org.uk
- Tins (fruit, veg, beans)
- Dried goods (rice, pasta)
- Cooking oil
- Sugar
- Jams and spreads
- Sauces
- Instant coffee
- Tea
- Dried fruit
- Baby food pouches, formula, nappies
All items must be suitable for vegetarians.
Children's Books
We will be working with the Children’s Book Project who work to end book poverty by taking donations of preloved books and gifting them to children living in the most deprived circumstances.
Please bring new or gently used children’s books for our book drive.
Our volunteers on Mitzvah Day will sort and pack the books, getting them ready for their new homes.
We can accept any children’s books in good condition, but please no religious books
Across the UK, 1 in 4 disadvantaged children owns fewer than 10 books, whilst 1 in 8 has none at all. This has an impact not only on these children’s academic outcomes but also on their wellbeing, emotional development and sense of themselves as a reader.
Gifts
We will be collecting new or unused festive treats, gifts, and small children’s toys. Our volunteers on Mitzvah Day will sort and wrap these gifts, so that our Foodbank service users will all receive a gift for the festive season.
- Edible Gifts: Chocolate gift boxes, cakes, mince pies, biscuit gift boxes, sweets
- Non-edible: Children’s toys, soaps, toiletries, candles, party crackers, games
- Gift wrapping paper and ribbons
