Leket Israel | Seasonal News

Greetings from the Field: Leket Farm Initiative

Leket Israel CEO, Gidi Kroch, offers a brief introduction to a new anti-hunger initiative that promotes volunteerism in Israel's north and offers an important nutritional supplement for the needy. Through the project, Leket Israel is working with farmers to grow specific crops as a way to augmen...

Mission Possible: 3.6 Million Lbs of...

See what all the fuss is about when Guy and Kirshner receive self-destructing ''Special Message Shades'' with a directive from the ''Prime Minister''. Help make the ''Mission: Possible'' by enabling Leket Israel to rescue 3.6 Million lbs of food for Israel's needy in time for the holidays. Join...

Providing Apples for the Needy this R...

An average day of gleaning in the scenic Golan Heights of Israel's north yields 2-3 tons of apples. Thanks to your support Leket Israel is able to bring tens of tons of orchard-picked apples to the tables of the needy this holiday season. Join us in creating a sweet new year filled with fresh a...

Sandwiches for Kids: Back to School ...

Good nutrition is vital in helping children maximize their potential. Leket Israel's ''Sandwiches for Kids'' project supplies 7,500 volunteer-made sandwiches a day to underprivileged children in over 30 cities and close to 100 schools. Learn how the project is placing an emphasis on good nutrit...

Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks Commends Leket...

Over fifty Leket Israel friends and supporters attended an evening reception recently hosted by Chief Rabbi Lord and Lady Sacks at their home in North London. In a pleasant, informal atmosphere, the Chief Rabbi offered words of commendation and praise to Joseph Gitler and the organization.

Leket Israel Receives Presidential Ci...

The Presidential Citation for Volunteerism, the highest honor an Israeli nonprofit can receive from the State of Israel, was recently presented to Leket Israel Founder and Chairman, Joseph Gitler, during a ceremony held at President Shimon Peres' residence in Jerusalem. Thanks to the generosity o...

Be Good to the Environment: Reduce Fo...

The environmental impact of food waste is rarely acknowledged. While we won't ever completely eliminate food waste, Leket Israel is making a real dent in the problem through the rescue and redelivery of over 200 tons of excess food every week. Food rescue provides concerned citizens with an oppo...

CONNECT WITH US!

Show your support for Leket Israel's mission by connecting with us through Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and through our website at www.leket.org.

New IPhone Application

Download our new free iPhone app to find the closest location to donate your surplus food.

Eddie's Kosher Travel Discount

Mention Leket Israel and receive a 7% discount on your travel package.

Leket Israel Wine Club

Enjoy specially selected wines delivered to your door throughout the year. (USA only)

M-Gifts

Commemorate something important in your life by giving a meaningful ''M-Gift''.

Leket Israel's Gala Dinner - Save the...

Leket Israel's Gala Dinner - Save the Date

Soup Kitchen Run by Auschwitz Survivo...

Rachel Marom, 83, runs the LeKol Dichfin soup kitchen in the Neve Sha'an neighborhood of Haifa. The soup kitchen is a beneficiary of Leket Israel -- receiving hundred pounds of fresh produce, hot meals, yogurts, cheeses, dry goods, and other nutritious food from Leket Israel every week.

Send your Rosh Hashana E-Cards

Help rescue excess food for the needy by sending New Year Greetings to all your friends and family around the world. Send an unlimited number of email or video cards for only $18 (11 GBP / 72 NIS / 14 EURO). Every $18 rescues 360 lbs of agricultural produce that would otherwise be wasted.