Israel
Cannot Wait

2.6 million people in Israel are living in poverty. Thousands of Israelis – displaced families with young children, Holocaust survivors in their final years, and IDF soldiers on the frontlines – are depending on us.

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932,000

Hungry
families

1 in 3

Holocaust
Survivors

100,000

reservists

100,000

displaced

2.6

million
hungry

1.2

million hungry
children

It’s been over a year since the horrors of October 7th

Over a year since terrorists brutally attacked Israel, taking the lives of over 1,200 innocent people in their homes, burning towns to the ground, and capturing hundreds as hostages. 
The horrors are seared into our memories, but it’s also been a year of resilience, unity, and relentless determination. A year of working around the clock, with everyone pulling together to support Israel’s people.
In the face of unimaginable loss and devastation, together we’ve rebuilt lives, restored hope, and stood strong for those who need us most.
Thousands of Israelis are still struggling—anxious, scared, facing empty kitchens and loved ones on the frontlines. 

Why Israel needs you NOW

Meir Panim is on the frontlines, committed to supporting everyone whose lives have been torn apart by war and poverty. From Holocaust survivors to displaced families, from IDF soldiers to hungry children—Hope cannot wait for those who need it most.

Holocaust Survivors cannot wait

Our 119,000 Holocaust survivors, who have already endured unspeakable horrors, are now facing their final years in poverty and isolation. Since October 7th, 61% have seen their quality of life plummet, with over 33% living below the poverty line.
This New Year, you can restore their dignity, giving them the care, respect, and warmth of a community they desperately need. Help remind them that they are never forgotten.

Displaced families cannot wait

The 100,000 displaced from Israel’s north and south were forced from their homes, their lives shattered by violence, missiles, and terror. Over the past year, they’ve faced horrible loss, trauma, and the overwhelming task of rebuilding their lives.
As the anniversary of their trauma approaches, they need your help to reclaim a sense of normalcy and find the joy to celebrate their traditions once again.

IDF soldiers & reservists cannot wait

For the past year, our brave soldiers and reservists have been protecting Israel’s borders. They’ve left their jobs, their businesses, and their families, risking their lives every day, not knowing when—or if—they will come home again.
As they stand guard, they need our support to get through the High Holidays—with care packages, holiday meals, and a reminder that the world stands behind them.

Hungry children cannot wait

Over the past year, 1.2 million Israeli children in poverty have faced the devastating impacts of war. They’ve struggled with hunger, anxiety, and the emotional toll of missiles and death, their childhoods overshadowed by fear and insecurity.
These children need our support now more than ever—with nutritious meals, emotional care, and the chance to reclaim the joy and hope that every child deserves.

Families in poverty cannot wait

This year has brought unimaginable hardship to Israel’s struggling families—running to bomb shelters, losing jobs, and watching inflation soar. The High Holidays should be a time of joy, but for these families, it’s a time of fear and uncertainty.
Your help can give them the holiday meals, clothing, and essentials they need to celebrate with dignity and hope.

Holocaust Survivors

Holocaust Survivors cannot wait

Our 119,000 Holocaust survivors, who have already endured unspeakable horrors, are now facing their final years in poverty and isolation. Since October 7th, 61% have seen their quality of life plummet, with over 33% living below the poverty line.
This New Year, you can restore their dignity, giving them the care, respect, and warmth of a community they desperately need. Help remind them that they are never forgotten.

IDF soldiers & reservists cannot wait

For the past year, our brave soldiers and reservists have been protecting Israel’s borders. They’ve left their jobs, their businesses, and their families, risking their lives every day, not knowing when—or if—they will come home again.
As they stand guard, they need our support to get through the High Holidays—with care packages, holiday meals, and a reminder that the world stands behind them.

Displaced families cannot wait

The 100,000 displaced from Israel’s north and south were forced from their homes, their lives shattered by violence, missiles, and terror. Over the past year, they’ve faced horrible loss, trauma, and the overwhelming task of rebuilding their lives.
As the anniversary of their trauma approaches, they need your help to reclaim a sense of normalcy and find the joy to celebrate their traditions once again.

Families in poverty cannot wait

This year has brought unimaginable hardship to Israel’s struggling families—running to bomb shelters, losing jobs, and watching inflation soar. The High Holidays should be a time of joy, but for these families, it’s a time of fear and uncertainty.
Your help can give them the holiday meals, clothing, and essentials they need to celebrate with dignity and hope.

Hungry children cannot wait

Over the past year, 1.2 million Israeli children in poverty have faced the devastating impacts of war. They’ve struggled with hunger, anxiety, and the emotional toll of missiles and death, their childhoods overshadowed by fear and insecurity.
These children need our support now more than ever—with nutritious meals, emotional care, and the chance to reclaim the joy and hope that every child deserves.

Hope
cannot
wait

Hungry stomachs cannot wait. Desperate families cannot wait. Israel’s borders cannot wait. Brave IDF soldiers and reservists cannot wait. Struggling Holocaust Survivors cannot wait.

Israel’s people cannot wait any longer

Every year, Meir Panim has committed to distributing:

Over 2 million shekels in prepaid grocery cards
25,000 traditional holiday meals for those in need
Over 30,000 pantry boxes filled with essential food and toiletries

This moment is critical

now more than ever—as we face a war against an axis of evil that threatens not only Israel but the entire free world.
History is being made, and you have the power to tip the scales. 

Your support can make the difference between loss and victory for our IDF soldiers, for our families, and for the future of Israel. Together, we can bring the unity, renewal, and sweetness of the new year to those who need it most.

Hope
cannot wait

Act now to support Israel

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