Building Lifelong Relationships at Meir Panim
At Meir Panim, our dedicated staff and volunteers not only work to change lives every day but also build relationships that last a lifetime. They do this by providing food, support services, and...
Celebrating the Light of Chanukah in Or Akiva
This past Chanukah, we celebrated with new initiatives, volunteers, activities, and beautiful ceremonies across our many branches throughout Israel. We wanted to take a minute and show you some of...
Nissim, Ilanit, and Yehudit: Three Branch Managers Awarded for Their Difference in Israel
At every Meir Panim Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchen, there's one person behind the magic, making sure everything at that branch operates smoothly- and that’s our beloved branch managers! From making...
Caring for Holocaust Survivors in Pardes Chana
Studies have shown that over 45% of Holocaust Survivors living in Israel report feeling lonely. Many Survivors live alone and don’t have someone to look after them. At Meir Panim, we believe that...
Meir Panims Young Chef Program Finale
How young adults spend their free time is pivotal to their growth and development. Especially for teens living below the poverty line, what they do outside of school can make or break their future....
Free Shuk Day: Providing Fresh Food and Proper Dignity to the Meir Panim Community
At our northern branch in Or Akiva, all the way to our southern branch in Dimona, Meir Panim is proud to offer a weekly ‘Free Shuk Day.’ Every Tuesday, Meir Panim works with vendors from around the...
Going beyond simply serving food
At Meir Panim, we work day and night to ensure that Israel’s impoverished get everything they need to break the cycle of poverty. We firmly believe that this starts with treating each individual...
How Meir Panim is helping immigrant Holocaust Survivors
At Meir Panim, we strive to give our local clientele the best service possible. Recently, we surveyed many of the participants at our Holocaust Survivor Day Center in the hope of finding areas where...
When Rachel’s life flipped upside down, Meir Panim was there to help
Rachel used to be like any ordinary parent. She would get her three children ready for school every morning, make sure dinner was ready when they came home and tucked them into bed every night. That...
We are excited to announce the winner of the Meir Panim Tour of Israel Raffle!
Meir Panim is excited to announce the winner of the Meir Panim Tour of Israel Raffle, Jila Farahi! During Jila's free trip to Israel, they will be meeting with Knesset members, greeting IDF...
Meir Panim delivers 20,000+ food packages for High Holidays
With the Jewish holiday season coming to an end, we are so proud of the record-breaking work we pulled off for this year's High Holidays. With an unprecedented amount of volunteers, we worked day...
26% of Israeli Parents Can’t Afford School Supplies for Their Kids This Year – Meir Panim is here to help
With the start of the school year in full swing, we at Meir Panim have been working around the clock to make sure that families in need get the school supplies they need for the upcoming school...
Giving our Teens the Summer They Deserve!
This past year, the residents of Sderot faced daily rockets and arson attacks in the recent war between Israel and Gaza. With Sderot just miles away from the Gaza border, residents only have a...
How Meir Panim is increasing dignity with its dynamic partnerships
At Meir Panim, we are incredibly proud of our strong relationships with many outstanding organizations throughout Israel. These relationships allow us to go even further in our mission to end the...
Treating our Soldiers and Youth all over Israel
With various facilities and programs throughout the country, Meir Panim offers a wide range of food and social service programs to break the cycle of poverty, help at-risk youth, and support the...
Sderot On The Rise!
Sderot has had a rough year with the combined Covid-19 lockdowns and rockets from Hamas-controlled Gaza. Sderot’s teens have had it particularly hard; they were severely traumatized by the constant...
Meir Panim: From North to South
Tzfat Branch expands open hours Our Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchen in Tzfat has served its clients five days a week for over 20+ years. However, based on client feedback and the increased demand, the...
Thank you from our Recipients
Our donors have given so much over the years. All this time, Meir Panim's recipients have been searching for a way to express their gratitude. Now they have! Watch this incredibly moving thank you...
Vika’s Inspirational Rise From Poverty
At Meir Panim, we don’t just feed the hungry--we change lives. While our branches prepare and distribute thousands of hot meals a day, it is so much more than that. Meir Panim’s staff provide...
An Update on Meir Panim in Sderot
Even during the chaotic rocket fire that rained down on Israel’s southern city of Sderot last week, the incredible staff at Meir Panim were hard at work for the city’s at-risk youth. Meir Panim...
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