Yad Ezra V’Shulamit is a humanitarian organization in Israel which helps needy families overcome poverty.
Founded in 1998, the organization began by delivering food baskets to fifty local families. Since then, it has expanded into a nation-wide operation which includes weekly and holiday food distributions of thousands of baskets, children’s centers feeding over 500 children every day, and drop-in youth clubs helping over 8,000 teens-at-risk get back on track.
Yad Ezra V’Shulamit addresses the needs of impoverished families, regardless of religious affiliation, ethnicity, age, and location of residence.We distribute 3,000 food baskets every week, and 15,000 more during holiday seasons.The children who attend Yad Ezra V’Shulamit Children’s Centers are provided with a nutritious meal, academic tutoring, and an enriching social environment.
Youth clubs host activities for teens-at-risk to provide them with social-emotional support and the tools necessary to become responsible, contributing members of society. As a result, youngsters born into poverty are enabled to expand their horizons in a safe and encouraging environment.
Additionally, the Yad Ezra V’Shulamit job desk gives vocational guidance to unemployed individuals. Yad Ezra V’Shulamit also provides the families it serves with financial assistance for out of the ordinary expenses such as school supplies, winter gear, medical care, various therapies, and the means to celebrate life cycle events with dignity.
