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Demand for food assistance surges 32% ahead of Rosh Hashanah

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Demand for food assistance in Israel has risen 32% ahead of the Tishrei holidays, reflecting worsening hardship among families facing poverty and food insecurity.
  • Latet's annual campaign combines food and cash donations, corporate volunteering, public fundraising and philanthropic support.
  • The organization expects to distribute more than 30,000 food packages through partner organizations across Israel.

Demand for food assistance in Israel has climbed 32% ahead of the Tishrei holidays, as more families struggle with poverty and food insecurity. Against that backdrop, Latet has launched its annual holiday aid campaign with companies, foundations, employees and volunteers.

The campaign includes food and cash donations, package-packing events, public and business fundraising, and partnerships using online and digital platforms. One central effort, the “Donors Pack” project, brings employees together at company offices across Israel and at Latet’s logistics center in Beit Shemesh to pack thousands of food packages.

Participating companies are also donating and helping finance the baskets. This year’s partners include Osem-Nestlé, Strauss Group, Clal Insurance and Finance, ICL, Bank Yahav, Harel Insurance and Shastovitz. Other companies are using digital platforms to raise donations through collaborations with Shufersal, bit and Wolt.

Our ability to reach tens of thousands of families during the holiday period relies on a broad partnership between the public, the business and philanthropic sectors.

· Eran WeintraubLatet's chief executive described the partnerships supporting the holiday aid campaign.

Philanthropic foundations are helping finance and expand the campaign. The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, CBN, the Azrieli Foundation and other partners are supporting assistance to families and populations across the country. Latet expects to prepare and distribute more than 30,000 food packages to families and elderly Israelis through its network of partner organizations.

“Our ability to reach tens of thousands of families during the holiday period relies on a broad partnership between the public, the business and philanthropic sectors,” Latet CEO Eran Weintraub said. “At a time when the demand for assistance is growing, and more families are struggling to meet the cost of living, every donation, volunteer hour, and cooperation has real significance.”

At a time when the demand for assistance is growing, and more families are struggling to meet the cost of living, every donation, volunteer hour, and cooperation has real significance.

· Eran WeintraubWeintraub emphasized the growing need for assistance and the value of donations and volunteers.
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