Israel Nutrition Center at Kiryat Gat Nearly Complete
This revolutionary facility will produce and distribute up to 30,000 meals daily to needy schoolchildren, diners at Meir Panim’s free restaurants, and recipients of Meals-on-Wheels, in addition to creating some 200 much-needed jobs for residents of the economically depressed area. The center will also offer a variety of vital social services, such as vocational training […]
Deputy Minister of Health, Yakov Litzman, visits the Israel Nutrition Center in Kiryat Gat
The official delegation was impressed by the sheer size of the center and particularly its ability to produce and supply up to 200,000 meals per day, of which 30,000 will go to Meir Panim. Mr. Litzman noted that the complex is being built on the site of the former Bagir textile plant, making this project […]
A very special visitor at Meir Panim
Imagine their surprise when the world-renowned actor, Chaim Topol, walked through the door. The actor, best remembered as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, greeted the diners with his trademark smile and warm demeanor. “I was so impressed with your dedication, and the sensitivity exhibited in this place,” he remarked after touring the facility and […]
Nearing Completion of the Israel Nutrition Center at Kiryat Gat
This revolutionary facility will produce and distribute up to 30,000 meals daily to needy schoolchildren, diners at Meir Panim’s free restaurants, and recipients of Meals-on-Wheels. The center will also offer a variety of vital social services, such as an after-school youth club and vocational training. The foundations and framework of the building are complete. Roof […]
Festival of Lights and Gifts
This year, the young attendees and their parents are asked to bring along new or used toys for the children of Meir Panim, in order to light up the faces of children in need during Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. Meir Panim eagerly anticipates collecting hundreds, or even thousands of toys. The items will be […]
A Visit from Texas Teens
On Monday, November 28th, some 20 twelfth graders from the Beren Academy of Houston took some time from their Israel Tour to spend the day at the Meir Panim youth center. At first, the young children were a little overwhelmed, but soon enough friends were made, piggy-back rides were offered and relationships were forged. The […]
Tu B’shvat Winter Wine Festival for Meir Panim
Organized by a group of young olim and Israelis, the event succeeded in raising awareness of, and funds for, Meir Panim’s vital work. Advertised as a “classy evening, filled with wine and entertainment”, the Wine Festival was held in a candlelit hall in Baka, Jerusalem. On entering the hall, each person was handed a wine […]
From Flatbush to Jerusalem
The students were on a one-week Chessed Tour to Israel, and they certainly embodied the quality of chessed that day. The kids were enthusiastic about helping and giving back. Decked out in Meir Panim aprons, they all got to work. No job was too menial. Whether peeling potatoes or serving lunch, it was done with […]
Shlomo Perelman visiting Meir Panim in Jerusalem
The volunteers peeled vegetables, assisted in cooking meals and served the needy guests in the Meir Panim restaurant. Afterwards, the group proceeded to a prayer service at The Kotel and Rachel’s Tomb. The group remarked that the day of volunteering, successfully arranged by Mr. Shlomo Perelman, ranked among the most meaningful experiences of their trip […]
A New Twist on the Traditional Soup Kitchen
The Safed free restaurant will operate under new and expanded conditions. The municipality will “hire” 15 elderly people, who will prepare and serve the food, and essentially run the restaurant every day, mornings through lunchtime. Instead of a salary, they will receive a stipend in the form of a monthly food card. The branch manager […]
