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
Ensuring food security for those in need in Be'er Sheva and the surrounding area: Achieving nutritional security means having access to nutritious, satisfying, and healthy food that meets all of one's nutritional needs, enabling them to function optimally and lead an active and healthy life. Unfortunately, in the state of Israel, approximately 18% of adults and 26% of children suffer from food insecurity, according to the National Insurance Survey conducted in 2016.
Be'er-Sova is the sole organization in Be'erSheva that offers fresh, hot, and nutritious meals on a daily basis to those experiencing food insecurity. Along with providing healthy meals, we also offer comprehensive programs aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty.
To make a significant impact on the lives of the populations we serve, we must address the root causes of food insecurity. Be'er-Sova tackles the core challenges faced by food-insecure individuals through community-based projects that create a profound change in their lives. Our empowerment programs include personal accompaniment, counseling, employment support, and alleviating loneliness, all while fostering a strong social and community network.
With the assistance of dozens of volunteers and a supportive community, we strive to address the most fundamental human needs and ensure that no one is left behind.
Accomplishments
Winner of the Outstanding Urban Volunteer Organization Award
90,000
hot meals per year
1999
The year of establishment
115
Elderly people and Holocaust survivors with volunteer visits
120
Diners per day
770
Volunteers per year on average
4000
Family food packages per year
2
Outstanding Volunteer Awards
80
Permanent volunteers
200
Meals are served daily
400
Meals a day during Israel-Gaza War
