Set up in 1999 by a group of volunteers, Be’er-Sova’s aim is to supply free food to the needy in Be'er Sheva and the surrounding area.  With extremely high rates of unemployment and nearly a quarter of the local population on welfare, the severe cuts in government assistance have driven many to desperation.  Today Be’er Sova still operates the soup kitchen in Be'er Sheva, and runs with help of many local volunteers, several projects supplying hot meals to elderly and food packages to needy families.

Recognizing that food related programs alone are not an adequate solution to the alleviation of poverty, Be'er-Sova’s board has decided to expand its operations to providing educational and empowerment tools.  We conduct an after school program for  high risk youth and a program for families in need.