Where compassion becomes action in times of illness.

Bikur Cholim
of Far Rockaway & the Five Towns

Life can feel overwhelming when illness strikes. We step in with practical help, heartfelt presence,
and the right support to get through the day.

What We Do

We support and bring relief to our neighbors when illness strikes.

Mental Health Support

We help cover the cost of counseling, therapy, and psychological care for adults and children, so no one faces emotional challenges alone.

Transportation

We do our best to help clients reach their medical appointments, treatments, and therapy sessions. When we can, we help coordinate transportation to support consistent care.

Visiting the Ill

We bring warmth, conversation, and human connection to people at home, in nursing homes, or in hospitals.

Cooking & Food Delivery

When illness takes away the energy to cook, we prepare nourishing meals that give families strength and comfort. We also deliver prepared meals so people can focus on healing instead of meal prep.

Equipment Gemach

We provide knee scooters, crutches, wheelchairs, and more — all at no cost — to restore mobility and speed recovery.

Medical Aid

We provide significant subsidies for urgent procedures, ongoing treatments, and other medical costs that would otherwise overwhelm families.

Join Us

Volunteer Opportunities

You can make recovery easier for someone in our community. Join us in bringing care and relief to every neighbor who needs healing.

Transportation

Distance should never keep you from care. Our volunteer drivers give safe, reliable rides to medical appointments, treatments, and therapy. Every trip brings healing closer.

  • Food Delivery

    We bring the kitchen to you. We deliver prepared meals along with the message: someone cares, someone is rooting for you.

Your time brings hope.

Why We Exist

Every ride to a doctor, every meal you deliver, and every hospital visit you make brings comfort and strength to someone in our community.

Your gift changes lives.

Your generosity puts food on tables, brings comfort to people in our communities, ensuring no one faces illness alone. Every dollar matters.

Newsletter

We step in with practical help, heartfelt presence, and the right support to get through the day.

Contact

P.O. Box 294 Lawrence, NY 11559

Support

Your generosity keeps our community strong, ensuring help is always close at hand.

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