1.5 Million Hungry. 2.9 Million Tons Wasted.
In Israel, 1.5 million people face food insecurity, including people living both in major cities and in remote peripheral towns. All sectors of the population are affected - Jews, Arabs, Bedouins, secular and religious communities, the elderly, and children.
The situation is only getting worse. With war and inflation driving food prices, even basic groceries are out of reach for many families. Yet while so many go hungry, 2.9 million tons of food are discarded yearly. Rescuing just half of that food could eliminate food insecurity entirely.
Our Flagship Program
EAT School Program
The EAT School Program is a community-driven initiative that combines food rescue with education to address food insecurity. Through hands-on participation, students help rescue surplus food and ensure dignified nutritional support for families in need, while learning the values of compassion, responsibility, and sustainability. By bringing together students, teachers, and communities around a shared mission, EAT empowers young people to take meaningful action and become part of the solution to hunger and food waste.
What We Deliver?
We provide nutritious, rescued food at an affordable price, delivered with genuine warmth and care. Millions of meals have been served, each accompanied by a smile as we bring help directly to those who need it most.
Annual Impact at a Glance
Meals, Miles and More
25
total distribution locations
3,350,000 lbs
of fresh produce delivered annually
500,000 families
reached annually
$0.35
cost per meal delivered
At 3:00PM we collect 200 meals from Google; by 5:00PM these meals transform the day for those who truly need it
GIDEON BEN AMI, COFOUNDER OF PESIA'S KITCHEN
OUR ROOTS
Grandma Pesia's Enduring Legacy
