Food Waste in Israel costs NIS 3.2 billion ($945 M) Annually. This Organization is Fighting it
To begin fixing the food insecurity problem in Israel, 20% of the food that is wasted must be rescued. Fortunately, one Israeli organization, Meir Panim, is doing its part to combat this issue.
New Refrigeration Room is Dedicated by Israel Food Bank: Brother Memorialized
With the help of the new refrigeration room and the volunteers, the Or Akiva branch has been able to continue cranking out fresh and nutritious meals.
Nearly One Million Israelis Unemployed; Half Below Age of 34
In order to keep up with the influx of new families suffering from food insecurity, Meir Panim needs more donations. And they need them now.
300% Increase of Families in Need of Financial Assistance
Meir Panim is among Israel’s largest food distribution organizations providing hot nourishing meals to Israelis who can’t afford them.
Expert Panel Warns: Israel Must Take Food Insecurity Seriously. More Aid is Needed
“Our staff are shouldering this burden, taking care of the newly food insecure, with many referrals from local welfare offices.”
Over 1/4 million Israelis in Danger of Losing Unemployment Benefits: Soup-Kitchens Prepare
For over a decade, Meir Panim has been Israel’s premier soup kitchen provider- serving Israel’s hungry with a warm meal each day.
The Pandemic Decimates Economy, 1 in 7 Israelis are Now Skipping Meals
One organization believes that no Israeli should be left without a meal – no matter how dire their financial situation may be.
Although Israel is in Lock-Down: Soup-Kitchens See Record Numbers of Volunteers
“For Passover we’re doing the same thing we always do but on a larger scale” Rozmaryn explained.
Israel’s Soup Kitchens Forced to Make Difficult Adjustments in Era of Coronavirus
“The official shuttering of hotels and events halls puts an end to our leftover food donations. We are now purchasing food for each of our branches” explains Mimi Rozmaryn, Global Director of Meir Panim.
On Purim, Meir Panim Offers Israel’s Poor the Most Important Gift they Can Get: The Ability to Give
And although Israel’s needy are usually on the receiving end of Mishloach Manot, Meir Panim has launched a new initiative to change that. In order to fulfill the commandment of giving,
