Our community is collaborating with Leket Israel to provide Matanot Le'evyonim on Purim in lieu of giving each other Mishloach Manot. With the help of Leket Israel, our community will donate the funds for distribution of nutritious cooked meals to those in need on Purim day. In normal times, Leket Israel rescues 32,200 tonnes of fresh, surplus produce and cooked meals (that would otherwise be needlessly wasted) for redistribution to 330,000 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 296 nonprofit partners. During the ongoing crisis, Leket Israel is currently providing critical emergency relief and focusing on: meals for homebound individuals and seniors, food and essential supplies for displaced families, financial support for evacuees, and assisting farmers in harvesting their crops. You can learn more about Leket here: leket.org/en/
