About Us
Founded in 1999, Be'er-Sova NonProfit Organization provides hundreds of meals daily to vulnerable members of the community, including Holocaust survivors and those who cannot provide for themselves. The organization delivers food to those who are unable to leave their homes, and struggling families. Beyond providing food, Be'er-Sova offers various programs for economic and social empowerment, empowering individuals to break the cycle of poverty. Many participants have successfully transitioned to independent living, and the organization takes pride in being a primary destination for the most vulnerable members of the community, committed to providing the necessary resources and support for them to achieve independence and nutritional security.
Our Vision
Be'er-Sova provides immediate assistance for anyone facing food insecurity, regardless of their religion, race, or gender. Our vision is to ensure that every person in need has both short-term and long-term solutions. In the short term, we provide a hot meal and a supportive environment during times of distress. In the long term, we offer empowerment programs, counseling, personal accompaniment, assistance with exercising their rights, and help in addressing the root causes of their distress. Our work also aims to reduce social gaps, encourage social solidarity, promote volunteering and support for people in need, and guide them towards an independent path in life.
Our Mission
A significant number of adults and children in Israel experience food insecurity, which has a negative impact on their health and well-being. Be'er-Sova is the only organization in Be'er Sheva that offers fresh, hot, and nutritious meals to those in need on a daily basis, as well as various programs to break the cycle of poverty, including personal accompaniment, counseling, and employment support. With the help of volunteers and a supportive community, Be'er-Sova strives to ensure that everyone has access to healthy and satisfying food, fostering a strong social and community network while addressing fundamental human needs.
Accomplishments
Winner of the Outstanding Urban Volunteer Organization Award
90,000
hot meals per year
1999
Two decades of Community activism
4000
Family food packages per year
770
Volunteers per year on average
200
Meals a day
80
Permanent volunteers
120
Diners per day
115
Elderly people and Holocaust survivors with volunteer visits
2
Outstanding Volunteer Awards
