Israel faces a devastating grocery affordability crisis. With food prices 52% higher than the OECD average and inflation continuing to climb, countless families must choose between rent and putting food on the table. Our Food Voucher program provides immediate, dignified relief to those struggling to afford basic nutrition.
The Growing Crisis
The statistics paint a stark picture of the challenge facing Israeli families:
Shocking Price Disparities
52% higher – Food and beverage prices compared to OECD average
3.6% inflation – Reached in August 2024, highest in nearly a year
4.8% food inflation – Year-over-year increase by January 2025
15.1% of budget – Portion of household income spent on food
The Profit Paradox
While families struggle, food sector profits have soared:
15.4% increase in gross profit margins for food companies
23.8% profit increase for importers and producers
9.5% increase for food retailers
These numbers represent real families making impossible choices every day.
Monthly supermarket gift cards valued at ₪800-₪1,500 per family
Special holiday supplements for Passover and High Holy Days
Emergency vouchers for crisis situations Baby formula and nutrition assistance for young families
Dietary-specific support (gluten-free, diabetic needs)
Partner Networks
Working through:
Local synagogues and community centers Social service organizations
School counselors identifying families in need
Medical clinics serving low-income areas
Immigrant absorption centers
Accountability and Impact
Every shekel counts:
Direct distribution with no middlemen
Monthly reporting on families served
Regular needs assessments
Feedback from recipient families
Transparent financial accounting
A Week of Bread and Hope
In a small apartment in Be'er Sheva, Ruth, a widowed mother of three, was struggling. The pantry was nearly empty, the power had been cut days ago, and her cleaning jobs barely kept them afloat.
Her children were hungry, and she had no answers.
Then came a knock. Hannah, a volunteer from a local aid group, handed her an envelope — food vouchers for a week. Ruth was speechless. “Someone noticed your lights were off,” Hannah said gently. “You’re not alone.”
With these food vouchers, Ruth filled a grocery cart for the first time in months — milk, fresh fruit, challah, chicken. That night, her children laughed around a dinner table filled with warmth and food.
The meals gave them more than just sustenance. Ruth found energy to seek better work, her eldest returned to school, and the family felt hope rekindled.
On Friday, they lit Shabbat candles with full bellies and grateful hearts.
The food lasted a week and the hope that sparked would last far longer.
How We Broker Your Blessing
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