When an announcement was circulated to shul members that CAST (Community Action Southold Town) was soliciting personal care items for clients in need during the Christmas season, the congregation responded with dental supplies, lotions, baby items, and other necessities important to the health and well-being of the organization’s clients.

Four shul members — Veronica Kaliski, Suzi Rosenstreich, Madelyn Rothman and Cookie Slade — spearheaded the request for donations, announcing that a box would be left by the shul’s kitchen door, where items could be deposited and then delivered to CAST by the women. The box soon was overflowing with supplies, as the photo showing the first delivery clearly attests. To date, 15 bags of items have been donated. With cash contributions, the women purchased items.

The Christmas drive concluded successfully, with grateful thanks from CAST to our shul members and the four holiday elves who made it a happy Christmas for neighbors in need.

—MRothman photo