The donation was made through the Gibber family’s company, which is based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and produces liquid, frozen and dried egg products. Officials said the eggs were distributed as part of the “Great American Egg Drive,” a nationwide initiative in partnership with the American Egg Board to move food from farms to food banks and relief organizations.

In total, the Met Council distributed more than 3.5 million pounds of kosher-for-Passover food to more than 350,000 Jewish individuals and families across New York City and Long Island. The effort included 250 distribution sites, dozens of partner organizations and hundreds of volunteers, according to organizers.

In the weeks leading up to Passover, the group said it delivered millions of dollars’ worth of kosher-for-Passover food, including matzah, grape juice and other staples, along with fresh produce and packaged goods, to help Jewish families observe the holiday.

“Giving back to our communities is a fundamental value that has been passed down through generations,” said Elliot P. Gibber, founder and CEO of Deb El Food Products. “We are proud to support families during Passover and help ensure they have access to the foods they need to celebrate the holiday with dignity.”

“The generosity of Deb El Food Products and the Gibber family is truly remarkable,” said Met Council CEO David G. Greenfield. “This partnership helps ensure that Jewish families across the region can celebrate Passover with the essential foods they need.”

Officials said the expanded effort was designed to ensure that Jewish families facing food insecurity could celebrate Passover with access to essential holiday foods, even as demand for assistance continues to grow.