One in four Israelis lives below the poverty line, according to the annual report by Latet, one of Israel’s most recognized nonprofit organizations. Latet works to reduce poverty by supporting vulnerable populations across all sectors of society—regardless of religion, race, gender, culture, or nationality.
The organization’s initiatives include:
Combating food insecurity among families living in poverty
Providing personal support for Holocaust survivors in need
Rescuing surplus food destined for destruction but still fit for consumption
Raising awareness and advocating for national change on poverty issues
Latet’s operations are powered by over 29,000 volunteers, who collectively contribute more than 448,000 volunteer hours annually.
Today, 2.6 million people in Israel live in poverty, including over 1 million children. Latet’s Food Insecurity Initiative aims to reduce nutritional gaps among families and individuals by rescuing, purchasing, collecting, and distributing food. For example, through partnerships with food manufacturers and retailers, the organization rescues near-expiry food that is unfit for sale but perfectly edible and redistributes it to those in need. In addition, with the help of numerous donors, Latet also purchases food and delivers monthly food packages to struggling families and individuals.
For over a decade, Latet and the Idan and Batia Ofer Family Foundation have collaborated through the “Food Security for All” initiative, with a special focus on Jewish holidays, such as Passover and Rosh Hashanah. For many families in need, holiday seasons can be especially difficult—when even basic food items are unaffordable, festive times can feel more like periods of despair. Each year, the foundation donates hundreds of holiday meals, ensuring that people who cannot afford essentials can still sit at a dignified holiday table and celebrate with hope and joy.
In 2022 alone, Latet assisted approximately 95,000 families, providing aid valued at over ₪200 million. Beyond the numbers, the support from the foundation and thousands of donors sends a powerful message: someone cares. Tens of thousands of struggling families are reminded that they are not alone—that there are people willing to step up and help.
The foundation, alongside over 250,000 Israelis who either volunteered their time or donated financially, helped expand the impact of Latet and promote its core values:
Volunteerism as a way of life, mutual responsibility, social initiative, equality, accountability, integrity, transparency, and innovation.
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“Each year, the foundation donates hundreds of holiday meals to families in need – allowing them to sit at the holiday table with dignity.”
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