Shul members responding to the Long-Range Planning Committee’s recent survey indicated a desire for greater involvement in CAST (Community Action Southold Town). Many of us regularly donate clothing, household items, food, etc. for distribution to those in need.

How else can we help? Shul president Susan Rosenstreich and shul member Veronica Kaliski recently met with Cathy Demeroto, executive director of the organization, and a number of ideas were suggested. One of those ideas requires immediate attention, and all of us can help.

CAST clients are in great need of personal care items, such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, deodorant (for men and women), shampoo and hair conditioner, feminine hygiene products, baby diapers and baby wipes, razors and shaving cream, toilet tissue and facial tissues, paper towels and napkins, personal soaps and laundry detergent, Band-Aids and topical disinfectant. Please place your donations in the “Personal items for CAST” basket in the shul’s vestibule.

Other opportunities to help the CAST mission will be announced soon, but this need is critical. Please join us in this Congregation effort. For more information, call the shul at 631-477-0232 and leave a message for the president.