On Purim, it is a mitzvah to deliver two items of food to at least one person.  There are two reasons for this.  First, Mishloach Manot is translated as “sending of portions.” You want to make sure that everyone has their “fair share/portion” for the Purim feast.  Second, it is meant to increase love and friendship between Jews, thereby dismissing Haman’s accusations that there is strife and dissention among Jews. Unlike other gifts, this should NOT be anonymous, because that does not increase love and friendship between two individuals.

Today I did my traditional Purim mitzvah.  I went to Beth Am and organized items for the kids to pack the community Mishloach Manot bags:  I packed up hamantashen, opened boxes and labeled bags.  Then I packed the bags that I was giving to friends and delivering in the community.  Finally, I delivered my bags.  It was such a satisfying mitzvah, knowing that the recipients would enjoy their treats!