Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchens
A dignified alternative to traditional soup kitchens, providing roughly 1,000,000 quality meals annually to impoverished Israelis across the country in a comfortable dining setting.
the Problem
While well meaning, traditional soup kitchens are generally designed to simply feed as many people as possible, with little regard for food quality or their clients well being- leaving them to feel undignified and full of shame.
our Solution
Meir Panim’s Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchens look and feel like any other restaurant. Nutritious menus are designed daily using high quality ingredients. Patrons are seated and served at their tables as a way of showing them the respect they deserve!
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How we are making a difference
Meir Panim’s Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchens are a dignified alternative to traditional soup kitchens, providing 1,000,000 quality meals annually in a comfortable dining setting to impoverished Israelis. Designed to have the look and feel of a restaurant, the five branches across Israel in the cities of Tzfat, Jerusalem, Dimona, Tiberias, and Or Akiva, provide a warm and relaxed atmosphere, preserving client’s self-esteem while developing camaraderie and a sense of community.
Our diners come from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds and range from families with young children to the elderly, including Holocaust survivors. Meals are served by Meir Panim’s team of branch managers and volunteers who provide more than just a nutritious meal. They offer a warm smile, sympathetic ear and a helping hand to all our patrons. For many, Meir Panim provides them with their only hot meal of the day.
TESTIMONIAL
“Every time I come here, I am welcomed with bright smiles, a warm environment and delicious food. I like to say they are the best diner in Jerusalem”
Danny A. from Jerusalem
TESTIMONIAL
“I love eating here. The staff is amazing and they really take care of me. I feel like they truly care about me as a person. It’s a really exceptional place”.
Shevi N. from Jerusalem
TESTIMONIAL
“Every time I come here, I am welcomed with bright smiles, a warm environment and delicious food. I like to say they are the best restaurant in Jerusalem”
Danny A. from Jerusalem
TESTIMONIAL
“I love eating here. The staff is amazing and they really take care of me. I feel like they truly care about me as a person. It’s a really exceptional place”.
Shevi N. from Dimona
program results
Dignity Restored
Not only does Meir Panim remove the shame of asking for help, they give each client the sense that they are important and deserve to be cared for.
A Welcome Reprieve
Many of our clients suffer tremendously in their day-to-day lives. In the hour or so they spend at Meir Panim’s Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchen, these clients get to sit back, relax, and enjoy the hot meal served to them like royalty.
Health Restored
Beggars are not choosers, and for the needy, they often must give up on healthy food for cheaper options. This can lead to many short and long-term health issues. At Meir Panim’s Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchens, they know they will get a healthy and nutritious meal with only the best ingredients.
Goodbye Hunger
Most important of all – Meir Panim is feeding the needy! While all of the benefits of the Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchens are important, none more so than making sure that no person goes hungry.
why do we need your help?
We help a lot of people, it's expensive! Here are some of the costs that we need your help covering every month.