Food for people in Israel who can't cover the basics.
Feed Israel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity in Brooklyn, New York, tax-exempt since 2012. We raise money in the US, and our volunteers in Israel bring food to seniors, Holocaust survivors and families in need.
The work has one idea at its center: food should arrive with dignity. That means a box carried to the door, every week of the year and before every chag.
How it works
What leaders say about our work
Messages about our work from leaders in Israel and the United States. The videos are in Hebrew, with English subtitles.
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“I was very impressed by the activity of Feed Israel. These things are in line with my own actions to promote respectful discourse and a life of dignity among all the citizens of Israel. With my blessing for continued blessed work.”
Reuven Rivlin Former President of Israel
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“The humanitarian relief provided by the Feed Israel Foundation and its army of volunteers is critical and life-saving to these communities ... the work that you do makes a world of difference ... Feed Israel's mission is critical in empowering one of our strongest democratic allies in confronting childhood poverty and child hunger.”
Mike Lawler U.S. Representative for New York's 17th District
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“I am extremely impressed with the important charitable work of Feed Israel.”
Nikki Haley Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
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“Feed Israel is doing magnificent work in an important area. They deserve every honor.”
David Friedman Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel
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“Feed Israel does splendid work on behalf of the poor in Israel. I wish you continued success.”
Danny Danon Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations
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“I extend my blessings to the wonderful Feed Israel organization that are doing a marvelous job of addressing and alleviating the critical issues of poverty in Israel. May they continue to have such a positive impact on Israel, and indeed the entire world. Hatzlacha and best wishes.”
Elan Carr Former U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism
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“I'm amazed to learn about all the wonderful work of Feed Israel. I wish you continued success.”
Jason Greenblatt Former White House Special Representative for International Negotiations
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“I am happy and honored to commend the activity of Feed Israel, whose volunteers work with kindness and determination to provide food to lone soldiers, Holocaust survivors and the elderly.”
Michael Oren Former Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office
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“Unfortunately, the poverty rate in the State of Israel is high, and it needs a strong and large organization like Feed Israel, which helps the poor, the elderly, youth at risk and people of low socio-economic status. Well done on your blessed work. Keep it up.”
Yuval Steinitz Former Minister of Energy
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“When I talk about young people volunteering, Feed Israel is the first place I would recommend volunteering. It is truly an organization that works thoroughly and very efficiently to eradicate poverty in the State of Israel.”
Orly Levy-Abekasis Former Knesset Member
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“As chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee, I am aware of the great need in the State of Israel among people of low socio-economic status ... You have an important mission, and I commend Feed Israel for the help and assistance to the needy and for the fight against poverty. Well done!”
Eitan Cabel Former Chairman of the Knesset Economic Affairs Committee
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“I am very impressed by the activity of Feed Israel. It is very important that there is a strong organization with volunteers all across the State of Israel, ready to answer calls from people in need in cities everywhere and to care for them in the fastest, most efficient way, with great respect for the needy. Well done, you are amazing!”
Hilik Bar Former Deputy Speaker of the Knesset
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“I feel deep solidarity with the Feed Israel organization, because I myself was in a similar situation when I was young. From the age of 12 I worked at a vegetable stand to help my family make a living. So from my own experience I understand how important it is for the Feed Israel organization to support and help the poor in Israel. You are doing holy work! Well done!”
Yaron Mazuz Former Deputy Minister
Photos: Danny Danon: Ronen Horesh, Knesset Archives, CC BY-SA 4.0. Jason Greenblatt: U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv, CC BY 2.0.
Financials and ratings
Seven independent voting board members oversee the foundation. Our grants and governance are public record in our Form 990 returns.
Source: Feed Israel's Form 990s, 2020 to 2025. 2022 includes $10,000 for Ukrainian refugees in Moldova.
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Form 990 returns
Our returns to the IRS, year by year, on ProPublica.
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Audited financial statements
For 2024 and 2025, as reported on our Form 990.
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Where it goes
97.8% of our 2025 expenses went to the work in Israel.
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Charity Navigator
Rated 87 out of 100.
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Candid
Silver Seal of Transparency, 2024.
Contact
Questions about a gift, a receipt or our work? Write or call.
- Phone
- (718) 820-7000
- Feed Israel Foundation
PO Box 191210
Brooklyn, NY 11219 - EIN
- 46-0650024
Chanukah begins in 27 days.
Friday evening, December 4. Give a family in Israel a full table before the first candle.
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