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She periodically adds them or a family 
member to the TKA Mi Sheberach list, 
saying there are never too many prayers 
when in need of healing. She makes sure 
each Jewish client has some of the essentials 
for Jewish holidays. This year she purchased 
80 bags of potatoes for latkes and passed out 
Chanukah candles that were donated from 
various local stores and Yad Ezra. 
Ford says of all her volunteer efforts, 
the pantry has given her the best source of 
accomplishment, building relationships and 
helping those in need. 
Ford has been a member of TKA for six 
years. If there is a committee that is being 
formed to help others, she wants to be on it. 
She is looking forward to many more years 
of volunteering, knowing the day may come 
when she is the recipient of a caring person 
who treats her the way she treats others.
Ford takes great pride in helping people 
and giving back. 
“Being Jewish, it’s an even better feeling,” 
she said. “We’re one big family.” 

Rondi Brower and Deb Ford 
at the Jewish Food Festival

Ford collected 80 bags of potatoes to ensure TKA food pantry clients could make latkes.

Thursday, January 26
Thursday, January 26

6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.

Kindergarten
Kindergarten 
 

Round-Up
Round-Up

West Bloomfield Middle School
6000 Orchard Lake Rd.
West Bloomfield