To Lead the Jewish Community in the Fight Against Hunger
Rabbi Zalman and Rebbetzin Shula Kazen founded the Cleveland Kosher Food Pantry 40 years ago as a support network assisting Russian immigrants with food, clothing, and jobs. Over the years, the Pantry’s mission changed to focus on providing food to those who need it while serving a more diverse population, including food-insecure Jewish families in Cleveland’s eastern suburbs and those referred by Cleveland’s social service agencies without discrimination. Learn more about the history of the Kosher Food Pantry here.
The Kosher Food Pantry is dedicated to nourishing both bodies and souls of our neighbors in need, offering support and friendship to those we serve, and creating a community of volunteers and donors, all of whom are invaluable partners in the mission of KFP.
Our team
Sarah Yaffe Alevsky
Sarah has years of experience in education and non-profit management, and a passion for helping others. She is committed to ensuring that the pantry serves the community with the highest level of care and compassion.
Devorah Alevsky
Director Emeritus
Mrs. Alevsky, together with a team of dedicated volunteers, transformed the Kosher Food Pantry over the years into a local powerhouse of Chesed, kindness. She continues to advise and lead with her wisdom and love.
Muriel Weber
Chair of the Advisory Board
Muriel guides and advises our organization. Muriel is passionate about helping others and is instrumental in helping us raise funds, provide oversight and network effectively. Together with our dedicated advisory board, Muriel shapes the trajectory of growth of the Kosher Food Pantry.
Tami Witkes
Pantry Director
Tami oversees our entire operation, from ordering, packing and distribution both at the Kosher Food Pantry’s drive-thrus and delivering to seniors. Her trademark grace, warmth and respect sets the tone for staff and volunteers alike.
Lenny Glazer
Warehouse Manager
Lenny brings his decades of experience in the food service industry to managing the storage and distribution of food to over 6,000 people a month.
Tracy Thomas
Office Manager
Tracy coordinates our volunteers, manages our office and fields all inquiries. She is the friendly voice on the phone when you call, so be sure to say hi!
The Advisory Board
Julie & Randy Diamond
Leah Dicker
Barry Feldman
Arlene Fine
Cheryl Fox
Abbe Froimson
Hon. Francine Goldberg
Shari & Michael Goldberg
Sharon Peerless
Donald Sayre
Debi Slater
David Sherriff
Larry Waxman
Ruthie Wolfson
Donna Yanowitz
Sandra Zeitler.