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
American Friends of Meir Panim is a registered 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, registered under EIN Number 20-1582478 Donations to American Friends of Meir Panim are Tax Deductible in the USA.