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
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Home-based services
Medical Equipment Gemach. Chesed 24/7’s free medical equipment loan service.
Mother’s Milk Bank. Support program helps Jewish parents access kosher donor breast milk when their newborn or hospitalized infant requires supplemental nutrition.
Kimpituren Meals. Provides daily kosher lunch meals to mothers who have recently given birth.
Community services
Smile 24/7. Chesed 24/7’s home visit volunteer program ensures that every person feels valued, remembered, and cared for.
Boost in a Bottle. Dedicated exclusively to the production and distribution of 100% pure kosher pomegranate juice.
Your home base in the hospital
With 34 chesed rooms and 13 apartments across 28 hospitals, families find comfort without leaving their loved one’s side.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chesed24/7 Services
Yes. Donations restock chests year-round, and full-neighborhood sponsorships are available. Every restocked shelf helps a family through an after-hours emergency.
Chesed 24/7 publishes a listing of neighborhoods and addresses where chests are stocked. Call 845-354-3233 in advance with any questions about the location nearest you.
The Medicine Chest exists for Shabbos, Yom Tov, and late-night hours when pharmacies are closed. For any serious medical concern, always contact a doctor or Hatzalah.
Standard over-the-counter items only — pain relievers, fever reducers, cold and cough medicine, allergy relief, stomach aids, and basic first-aid supplies. No prescription medications are dispensed.
Yes. All over-the-counter items provided through the Medicine Chest are free of charge, supported entirely by community donations.
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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