Leket Israel responds to crisis
Leket Israel responds to crisis Despite the ceasefire, the need remains critical — and Leket doesn’t stop Though missiles have stopped, hunger has not—Israel’s leading food rescue organization expands emergency efforts to reach displaced, vulnerable populations still reeling from war’s toll, under the banner ‘Leket Doesn’t Stop’ As the war with Iran gives way to
Yossi’s story of Resilience
“We Just Wanted to Live Peaceful Lives” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auokIQjR4Cg It was just after dawn when the rockets began to fall. In a quiet farming village near the Gaza border, Yossi awoke to the sound of explosions. The Iron Dome battery behind his house roared to life, rattling the walls. His wife rushed to gather their four
Emergency Update: Leket in Wartime
“Our operations will continue uninterrupted. Under any conditions, in any way.” As deadly Iranian missiles strike across Israel, those already suffering from hunger struggle harder. Already in Israel many are below the poverty line and struggle for food. During the war Hamas terrorists targeted Israel’s most vital farm land. Now Iran’s bombs make it unsafe
True Independence Begins with Food on the Table
As Israel celebrated its 77th Independence Day, it’s an opportunity to reflect not only on the nation’s achievements but also on the values that built it. In the early days of the State, food security was not guaranteed. There were food shortages, communities stood together to make sure that even in times of scarcity, no
The Food Waste and Rescue in Israel Report
Download Report What does the Report discuss? The 2023–2024 Food Waste and Rescue Report, published for the ninth consecutive year by Leket Israel and BDO, was produced in collaboration with the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Health. The Report aims to serve as a foundation for public discourse on the issue of
A Story of Giving: Yossi Inbar
For years, Israeli farmers have been donating their surplus produce to Leket Israel to distribute to vulnerable Israelis throughout the country. Just as our farmer partners have supported those in need over the years, Leket has been determined to stand by them. Since the beginning of the war, Leket has supported farmers in distress by