Yad Ezra VShulamit

Founded in 1988, Yad Ezra VShulamit is a charity based in Jerusalem, Israel working on poverty & hunger, children & youth.

Yad Ezra VShulamit is a non-profit organisation based in Jerusalem that works to reduce poverty among Jewish families and children in Israel. Founded in 1988 by Aryeh (Ariel) Lurie, it runs a largely volunteer-based nationwide food distribution programme, delivering weekly food baskets at around 95 distribution points, and operates Childrens Centers offering after-school care and a daily hot lunch for poor children. It also provides clothing, back-to-school supplies, holiday distributions and support for widows, orphans, the elderly and Holocaust survivors. Recipients are assessed through a vetting process aligned with government guidelines. The organisation operates across Israel, supporting families in 35 cities, and accepts donations from supporters in several countries, including the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia.