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Hunger makes everything harder. It robs people of energy, health, and the ability to thrive. Yet today in Israel, nearly one in five people faces nutritional insecurity. Among the most affected are children, the elderly, at-risk youth, and single-parent families, many of whom live below the poverty line.

For these vulnerable individuals, daily life means making impossible choices. It may involve skipping meals, going to bed hungry, or relying on cheap, processed foods filled with sugar and unhealthy fats. The consequences are severe: malnutrition, obesity, diabetes, and other long-term health issues. Access to fresh, nutritious food like fruits and vegetables is often out of reach.

At the same time, the country wastes an estimated 2.2 billion pounds of edible food each year. More than 35 percent of the nation’s food supply is discarded, even though it could help feed those in need. This waste not only deepens human suffering but also places a heavy burden on the environment.

Thankfully, a smart and sustainable solution is already making an impact.

Through a strategic partnership with one of Israel’s largest food banks, CBN Israel is working with generous donors like you to help change this reality. Together, we are rescuing surplus produce and wholesome food that would otherwise go unused and bringing it directly to families in need.

This effort brings together thousands of volunteers, professional pickers, and dedicated transport teams. They collect excess food from fields, orchards, and packing houses, then deliver it to trusted local nonprofit partners. These organizations distribute the food, free of charge, to households that are struggling to put meals on the table.

This is just one of the ways your support of CBN Israel brings practical help and lasting hope. Your generosity also makes it possible to provide groceries, housing assistance, and vital care to refugees, Holocaust survivors, and victims of war who are trying to survive during these extremely difficult times.

Now more than ever, your partnership matters. Together, we can turn what would be wasted into life-giving provision and help restore dignity to those who need it most.

Will you join us today in reaching the people of Israel with compassion and care?

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