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“We are distributing prepared meals, prudence and food basic to the area around Hadera, Or Akiva, Pardes Hannah and even (the wealthy community of) Caesarea,” she added.
The nonprofit prepares 3,500 meals a day for the needy every day, with the number rising to 5,000 on Fridays.
“What’s happening here is a testament to poverty in the State of Israel,” she said. “It shouldn’t happen. I’m not giving out gold and diamonds. I’m distributing food. When people come to us we want to cry. People who used to donate to us. Business owners now need to rely on us and get food aid. People who were kings of the land come for bread. We try to give help to everyone who turns to us, but we can’t help them all.”