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
In partnership with the Derech Kfar school network, we deliver 15,000 pounds of fresh produce to 18 schools every week during the academic year. Students and teachers pack and distribute fruits and vegetables for their neighbors. The program fosters compassion and community, with plans to expand across the entire Derech Kfar network in the coming years.
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
Emergency
War Fund
The Iron Swords war, which began on October 7, 2023, has caused a sharp increase in demand for food assistance. Many local businesses were forced to shut down, leaving refugee families without a source of income. Other vulnerable groups, including army units and local communities, struggled with insufficient nutrition. The unrecognized Bedouin villages in the Negev were also severely impacted, suffering significant casualties and property damage.
Pesia’s Kitchen responded by expanding its food rescue efforts, securing donations from new sources like culinary schools, bakeries, and restaurants and by raising dedicated funds that allowed purchasing food supplies. Leveraging donations, partnerships, and volunteers we remained dedicated to supporting Israel's most vulnerable populations throughout the ongoing war.
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
