Demand for food aid in Israel rises 32% ahead of Rosh Hashanah
In Israel, demand for food aid has risen by 32% ahead of the Tishrei holidays, including Rosh Hashanah. Against the backdrop of economic difficulties faced by families living in poverty or experiencing food insecurity, the charitable organization Latet is running its annual holiday aid campaign, The Jerusalem Post reports.
More than 30,000 food packages
As part of the campaign, Latet plans to prepare and distribute more than 30,000 food packages for families and elderly Israelis. The aid will be delivered through a network of partner organizations across the country.
The campaign includes donations of food and money, package-packing events, fundraising among the public and businesses, as well as cooperation through online and digital platforms. Over 30 years of operation, Latet says it has helped approximately 250,000 families suffering from poverty and food insecurity. The total value of aid provided by the organization amounted to about 2.25 billion Israeli shekels.
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Participation of businesses and foundations
One of the main projects is Donors Pack — the packing of food packages at company offices throughout Israel and at Latet's logistics center in Beit Shemesh. Employees of participating companies help pack thousands of packages, while the companies make donations and fund food baskets.
Key campaign partners include Osem-Nestlé, Strauss Group, Clal Insurance and Finance, ICL, Bank Yahav, Harel Insurance and Shastovitz. Donations from the public are also collected in cooperation with Shufersal, bit and Wolt. The initiative is supported by philanthropic foundations, including the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, CBN and the Azrieli Foundation.
Latet CEO Eran Weintraub said that the ability to help tens of thousands of families during the holiday period depends on cooperation between the public, businesses and the charitable sector.
