Kimcha D’pischa Charity Before Pesach Is Our Communal Obligation

“One is obligated to feed the stranger, orphan, widow, and other poor and unfortunate people before the festivals.” — Rambam

“Kimcha D’pischa takes precedence over other tzedakah before Pesach.” — The Chofetz Chaim

“Single mothers deserve special consideration, because they carry the double burden of earning a livelihood while caring for their children and the poor of Eretz Yisrael have the status of the poor of your own city.” — Rabbi Ovadia Yosef