Congregation Shearith Israel, the oldest Jewish congregation in the United States, marked Thanksgiving by launching a new kosher food pantry on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The initiative, a partnership with the nonprofit Masbia, aims to provide food assistance to local residents, with deliveries facilitated by DoorDash to reduce stigma and increase accessibility. Volunteers from various faith groups joined the synagogue's annual Thanksgiving 'packathon,' assembling thousands of food packages and celebrating the opening of the Masbia Relief Annex. Shearith Israel pledged $50,000 to support the new pantry and is encouraging other local faith organizations to match the donation. The food pantry is expected to open before Hanukkah, expanding Masbia's reach to Manhattan and offering vital support to those in need.