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Combatting Hunger: Gitler and Lurie's Food Revolution in Israel

9/15/2025

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Joseph Gitler and Aryeh Lurie joined forces to address hunger in Israel.
Gitler founded "Leket Israel" to rescue surplus food, while Lurie created "Yad Ezra V’Shulamit" to assist struggling families.
Yad Ezra V’Shulamit now delivers 12,000 food baskets weekly, up from 50 in 1988, aiding hundreds of thousands.
Leket collaborates with over 300 nonprofits to collect and distribute fresh produce.
Both organizations work together to ensure food access, especially during holidays, and encourage global support.

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Story summary

Joseph Gitler and Aryeh Lurie joined forces to address hunger in Israel.
Gitler founded "Leket Israel" to rescue surplus food, while Lurie created "Yad Ezra V’Shulamit" to assist struggling families.
Yad Ezra V’Shulamit now delivers 12,000 food baskets weekly, up from 50 in 1988, aiding hundreds of thousands.
Leket collaborates with over 300 nonprofits to collect and distribute fresh produce.
Both organizations work together to ensure food access, especially during holidays, and encourage global support.