As poverty continues to rise in Israel, worsened by the ongoing conflict since October 7th, the Israeli NGO Meir Panim is taking significant steps to address the urgent needs of those impacted.

From displaced families and IDF soldiers to Holocaust survivors, discover how Meir Panim is offering urgent support and restoring hope this Rosh Hashanah.

On Passover, Jews all over the world celebrate freedom from slavery and spiritual redemption. Meir Panim wants to make sure that Israelis in need can also celebrate freedom from poverty.

According to the Center of Organizations of Holocaust survivors in Israel, one-third of the survivors in the country live in poverty.

As Chanukah approaches, staff and volunteers at Meir Panim, one of Israel's largest assistance networks for the needy, are working hard to ensure a joyous festival for everyone.

Meir Panim is one of Israel’s largest non-profits addressing the issue of food security.

As the cost of living in Israel rises, the country’s struggling working class wonders how it will survive the Rosh Hashanah holiday. A unique opportunity to donate to Meir Panim is still available before time runs out.

For Jewish Ukrainians fleeing the war, this marks the first time they will be able to personally experience the words of Israel’s national anthem Hatikva: ‘To be a free nation in our land.’

Meir Panim will be providing food for Passover Seders to the Ukrainian refugees who need it. This includes matzah, wine, and a warm (kosher for Passover) meal.

Thankfully, there is one social organization that is preparing for that day by stocking their nationwide Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchens with meals for anyone in need – Meir Panim.

As Israel’s economy makes a strong recovery from the pandemic, the cost of goods and services is skyrocketing.

While most of the news in Israel seems to be focused on the status of COVID-19, there’s another pandemic that is less spoken about - poverty.

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The nationwide lock-down has inspired a record number of volunteers to get out of the house and into Meir Panim's nationwide Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchens.

No questions are asked and all are welcome. Volunteers serve patrons a hot dish filled with protein, healthy sides, and fresh salads.

Meir Panim’s High Holiday campaign hopes to restore dignity to the many Holocaust Survivors living in poverty.

Israel’s premiere provider of daily meals for the poor is seeking urgently needed funds in order to continue this important project.

With the Rosh Hashanah holiday quickly approaching, the Jewish nation is in a process of self-reflection, assessing the past year’s actions and creating the coming year’s goals. But for Israel’s staggering 1.7 million impoverished Israelis, figuring out how to get their next meal and keep a roof over their heads is enough of a goal.

The opening of a refurbished youth club in Sderot was celebrated with much joy and fanfare. The remarkable renovations were sponsored by Meir Panim, a leading organization that successfully diminishes the harmful effects of poverty in Israel.

An In-Depth Look at Lifesaving Programs The Passover holiday brings with it a sense of cultural pride and an opportunity to rejoice with family. During this annual celebration, the Jewish nation unites to commemorate liberation from slavery in Egypt, to mark the gift of freedom in the Land of Israel, and to pay tribute to... Read more »

"It was painful to see this exhausted father, pregnant mother and weeping children living this way. I walked in and immediately saw the fear in their eyes."