Israeli Charity Distributes 24,000 Food Parcels Ahead of Rosh Hashanah Amid Rising Poverty
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Israeli charity "Python Lev" is distributing 24,000 food parcels to needy families, double its usual monthly amount. The organization cited a 20% rise in food parcel costs over two years and criticized the government's response to poverty, while other charities also report increased demand.
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- Charity to give 24,000 food parcels before Rosh Hashanah.
- Food parcel costs rose 20% in two years.
- Organization criticizes Israeli leadership on poverty.
- Knesset members invited to observe poverty, none attended.
- Other charities report 32% increase in aid requests.
The Israeli charity "Python Lev" will distribute 24,000 food parcels to needy families over two days in the lead-up to Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This distribution is double the amount provided in a typical month, highlighting an increased demand for assistance.
Organization representatives stated that the cost of food parcels has risen by approximately 20% over the past two years. They criticized Israeli leadership for not adequately addressing the issue of poverty.
"Python Lev" extended an invitation to Knesset members to visit distribution points and witness the reality faced by the estimated 2 million impoverished individuals in Israel. As of the publication date, no lawmakers had accepted this invitation.
With elections approximately one month away, the organization urged political parties to outline their strategies for combating poverty and food insecurity. They questioned the absence of social programs and concrete solutions from parties seeking public trust.
Other charitable organizations are also reporting a surge in demand. "Leket" previously announced a 32% increase in requests for food parcels before the autumn holidays.
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