This Shavuot, thousands of Israeli families have an empty chair at the table

IDF widows, Holocaust survivors, and families crushed by poverty and loss deserve a delicious, enjoyable Shavuot. You can help make it happen.

The reality on
the ground

2.8M

Israelis living below the poverty line

113,000

Holocaust survivors in Israel, 36% living entirely alone

58%

increase in food assistance requests since the war began

20,000

wounded IDF soldiers, many still rebuilding their lives

What we did in 2025

2.6M

meals provided to
Israelis in need

125,000

holiday pantry boxes distributed
every single holiday

110,000

IDF soldiers supported with
meals and morale events

2,200

Holocaust survivors receiving
daily meals and care

500

IDF widows supported
through healing events

500

homes renovated for poverty-
stricken families and survivors

Your donation this Shavuot

Sends traditional challahs and Shavuot treat package, with cheesecake and yogurts, to a family who couldn't otherwise afford to celebrate

Provides a full holiday meal plus Shavuot treats for a Holocaust Survivor living alone, so no one spends the holiday without something sweet.

Covers a Shavuot care package for an IDF soldier spending the holiday far from home, including holiday foods and dairy treats

Provides a complete holiday package for a family in need, including festive meals, challahs, Shavuot treats, and household basics

Covers a Shavuot care package for an IDF soldier spending the holiday far from home, including holiday foods and dairy treats Sponsors Shavuot holiday packages for multiple families, bringing hot meals, challahs, and treats to doors across Israel

Give with confidence

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