Below is a glimpse into the work we are doing with our brave IDF soldiers/reserves and their families. It is an honor to take part in their heroic efforts to defend Israel! JAR thanks you for making this all possible and we value the opportunity to support our IDF soldiers during this difficult time.

 

 

Meet our volunteers and professionals making all of this happen in Israel!

Each and every month throughout the year, the Jewish Assistance & Relief provides close to 2,000 Food Cards for needy Israeli families with a minimum value of $140 to as much as $1100, and for the Holidays, we supply an additional 3,000-6,000 families with assistance of at least $140 to help with the added Holiday expenses.

Recipients are chosen by local Ministry of Welfare offices based on specified criteria . Many families do work, but are still struggling to make ends meet. Some of them can't keep jobs because of  constant  care of their seriously sick or disable family members . Lots of our recipients have economic hardships caused by sickness or disability , by  the war on terror, death, etc.

Families receive pre-paid food debit cards accepted throughout Israel at any of the 400 Branches of Supersol, Blue Square National Supermarket, Machsanei HaShuk, Victory, and Yeinot Beitan chain stores, where they shop with dignity, and are able to buy foods of their choice.

Our Food Cards are pre programmed so that families can only purchase basic food and household products, and exclude any purchase of cigarettes, alcohol, clothing, cosmetics, electronics, or gourmet foods.

Food Cards are issued for six months and sometimes extended for another six months if there are extenuating circumstances, giving families time to adapt to their new economic situation and to learn how to live within their means.

Recipient families are overseen by their local welfare officers with additional oversight by the Jewish Assistance Fund, the Israeli arm of JAR.

Cards are issued throughout the year, including during war and holidays.

Recipients come from all walks of life and from all over Israel with absolutely no discrimination, and include: orphans, single parent families, holocaust survivors, the elderly, soldiers of the IDF, and special needs children, etc.

Food Cards are programmed with different amounts based on donor specifications and recipient needs.

Our administrative budget in Israel is covered by the rebates we receive from the national retailers so that 100% of your donation goes directly to feed needy families. There is NO warehouse and logistical fees spent to cover packaging and distribution costs as families receive their cards in the mail and then go shop like all other citizens

In the merit of your support for Israel, May you and All of Am Yisroel have a happy and meaningful Passover filled with joy, blessings, and unity!

_{A Happy and Kosher Passover!}

  _{!חג כשר ושמח לכל עם ישראל}