Across Israel, hunger threatens thousands of people—families with children, refugees, elderly Holocaust survivors, and in recent years, Gaza war victims. So how can anyone feed such large numbers of vulnerable Israelis?
Thankfully, friends like you have been part of the solution. Through the support of caring donors, CBN Israel has forged a vital partnership with Leket—a food rescue organization that combats food waste, and delivers nutritious meals nationwide to those in need. Donors even supplied them with a 15-ton truck—capable of transporting over seven tons of food daily, five days a week, to feed multitudes in Israel.
Leket Israel was founded over 20 years ago, and has grown into an amazing outreach. CEO Gidi Kroch shares, “Over 160 people work with us, and we rescue about 35,000 tons annually of food—most of it fresh produce, with about 3,000 tons being meals we rescue. We work with 800 farmers and farms all over Israel, and we have 120 suppliers or donors of food, including catering services.”
Even during the war, volunteers have helped with harvesting on farms, giving them a new appreciation of the land. Kroch adds, “The statistics are staggering—we’ve had 100,000 volunteers, especially in these last years of the war, with many up in the North.”
The concept behind Leket is an ancient biblical one of gleaning. God commanded His people to leave a small part of their fields to be picked by those who were poor. Today, farmers may have produce that is perfectly healthy, but not the right size or shape for what their buyers want. Instead of discarding it, they can donate it to Leket and feed hungry families.
Kroch concludes, “We’re so pleased and happy to be able to do this with CBN support… thank you!” And your gifts to CBN Israel can also provide safe housing, financial assistance, and other essentials to those in crisis.
Will you join us today in this important mission?
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