About Harvest of Hope

As Jewish American high school students, we feel absolutely sickened by the atrocities committed by Hamas in Israel. Upon discussing it with one another, we decided to research ways we could help our friends and family in Israel. We discovered Leket Israel, Israel's largest food bank, and immediately felt inspired to help out. Over 130,000 Israelis have had to evacuate their homes because of ongoing terrorist threats. Leket is helping to feed all Israelis – Jewish, Muslim and Christian – during these harrowing days.  We are entirely committed to helping the people of Israel in any way we can and believe that supporting Leket is an amazing way to help our Israeli community.

Thank you for your generosity,

Juliette Katz and Elana Goldwin

Beyond Food Rescue: Leket Israel’s Response to the Ongoing War

In response to the ongoing conflict in Israel, Leket has swiftly launched three emergency relief programs in the South, working hand in hand with local non-profit organizations to address the pressing needs of those at risk:

• Meals for Homebound Individuals and Seniors: Leket will purchase 320,000 desperately needed cooked meals, priced at $6.25 per meal. 
• Essential Supplies For Families: Leket will purchase essential supplies, including food, diapers, infant formula, and more from local stores. This initiative not only supports struggling families in the South, but also keeps local businesses afloat.
• Financial Support for Families and Individuals: Leket will be distributing debit cards pre-loaded with $65 each to individuals facing the ongoing challenges of this crisis, especially those who have lost their income or struggle to access aid. 

Leket's dedicated staff and volunteers are mobilizing to travel to the South, working closely with the IDF and security forces to ensure the safe and effective implementation of these relief programs.

About Leket Israel

In normal times, Leket Israel rescues 70,000,000 lbs. of fresh, surplus produce and cooked meat meals (that would otherwise be needlessly wasted) for redistribution to 234,000 Israelis in need each week, including Holocaust survivors, families living below the poverty line, struggling immigrants, at-risk youth, and other vulnerable populations. The food is distributed free of charge to Leket Israel’s 265 nonprofit partners. You can learn more about Leket here: leket.org/en/

Ways to Donate

• Online via Credit Card: Click the blue "Donate Now" button on the top of this page
• Check: Made payable to "American Friends of Leket Israel" and sent to: American Friends of Leket Israel, PO Box 2090, Teaneck, NJ 07666. Please write in the memo "Harvest of Hope"
• Donor Advised Fund, Wire, Stocks, Crypto, or Mutual Funds: Contact Elena at elena@leket.us or (201) 331-0070 x2

Your support can make an immediate and profound impact.

American Friends of Leket Israel is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. P.O. Box 2090, Teaneck, NJ 07666 ● leket.org/en ● elena@leket.us ● (201) 331-0070 x2 ● Tax ID #: 20-8202424