‘Mr.’ Stores Distribute Produce and Clothes for Pesach

Mr. Greens and Mr. Clean, both Albany Avenue merchants, helped ease some members of the community’s Pesach financial burden by distributing donated and unclaimed clothes and shoes, as well as cases of quality produce to needy families in Crown Heights.

The merchandise was set up on the corner of Albany Ave. and Union St.; a truck showed up at 6:00am and workers unloaded pallet after pallet of potatoes, carrots, onions, romaine lettuce, sweet potatoes, beets and oranges.

In addition to the food, clothing was set up on tables and racks for all to take, this was done in conjunction with Mr. Clean cleaners, a sister store in the “Mr.” family of businesses, and others who donated their shoes and clothing.

“This is where the parnassah comes from,” said a passerby to one of the owners, and thanked him for his generosity.

The distribution is organized discreetly and without fanfare, allowing those who truly need the help not be embarrassed or shamed for partaking.