Our Services

How Chesed 24/7 helps families in crisis

Medical crises don’t come with instructions. Families are often exhausted, overwhelmed, and far from home. Chesed 24/7 exists to ensure that no Jewish patient or family has to navigate these moments alone. Our services are free, discreet, and available when they are needed most. Whether someone needs kosher food in a hospital, a place to stay near a loved one, or a ride to treatment, Chesed 24/7 provides support with dignity, compassion, and care.

Hospital based services

Gift Packages. Delivers thoughtful, hospital-friendly gift packages

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Gift Packages

Entertainment Lending Library. Patients can borrow these DVDs free of charge, enjoying uplifting, appropriate content that aligns with their values, right from their hospital bed.

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Entertainment

Yom Tov Essential. Chesed 24/7 program that provides Jewish patients and families in hospitals with the mitzvah items they need to observe Yom Tov properly.

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Yom Tov Essentials

Chesed Apartments. Furnished suites steps from major hospitals let families stay close for 2 a.m. updates and dawn minyan.

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Chesed Apartments

Chesed Rooms. Hospitality rooms stocked with fresh coffee, soup, Shabbos & Yom‑Tov essentials, and a quiet corner to regroup.

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Chesed Rooms

Hospital Liaison. The frontline patient advocacy, Chesed 24/7 support between hospital staff, patients, and families.

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Hospital Liaisons

Transportation. Shuttle vans and volunteer drivers provide chesed rides, connecting Rockland County and city hospitals.

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Transportation

Shabbos-in-a-Box. Candles, grape juice, challah, and more - Shabbos and Yom Tov kits so every bedside can welcome the day of rest.

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Shabbos-in-a-Box

Hospital Meals. Two chef-cooked kosher meals delivered daily so patients heal on full stomachs, not vending-machine snacks.

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Hospital Meals

Home-based services

Medical Equipment Gemach. Chesed 24/7’s free medical equipment loan service.

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Medical Equipment

Mother’s Milk Bank. Support program helps Jewish parents access kosher donor breast milk when their newborn or hospitalized infant requires supplemental nutrition.

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Mother’s Milk Bank

Kimpituren Meals. Provides daily kosher lunch meals to mothers who have recently given birth.

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Meals for New Mothers

Community services

Medicine Chest. Chesed 24/7’s after-hours OTC medication network

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Medicine Chest

Smile 24/7. Chesed 24/7’s home visit volunteer program ensures that every person feels valued, remembered, and cared for.

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Smile 24/7

Boost in a Bottle. Dedicated exclusively to the production and distribution of 100% pure kosher pomegranate juice.

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Boost in a Bottle
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Your home base in the hospital

With        25 chesed rooms and        13 apartments across         28 hospitals, families find comfort without leaving their loved one’s side.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chesed24/7 Services

Can I donate equipment?

Yes — items in safe, usable condition can benefit others in need.

What happens if something breaks?

Normal wear-and-tear is expected; serious damage should be reported so items can be repaired or replaced.

Do you deliver equipment?

When possible, volunteers may help with drop-off. Most often, pickup is arranged by the family or a representative.

How long can we keep the equipment?

It’s designed for short-term and medium-term use. The coordinator will review typical timeframes and extensions as needed.

Is there a fee to borrow equipment?

No. This is a free medical equipment loan service, supported by donors.

All because of you!

Every Chesed 24/7 service exists because of generous donors and volunteers.

When families face their hardest moments, Chesed 24/7 stands ready—every patient, every need, every day. If you or someone you love needs help, or if you would like to support this vital work, we invite you to connect with us.

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