Food Vouchers for Israeli Families

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Real Families, Real Impact

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.

How the Program Works

Voucher Distribution

We provide:

  • 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.

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Israeli mother lovingly holding her newborn baby in warm sunlight, representing life-saving support for mothers and children

Food Vouchers for Israeli Families

Every donation helps a family in need

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