NOW Meir Panim Needs OUR HELP!

Dear Readers of this Blog, Meir Panim that has fed more Israelis for many many years, NOW NEEDS US TO HELP THEM:

I’m sure you’ve already seen the horrific news: more than 200 people were injured in two direct missile hits down south, and in Dimona alone, 60 residents were taken to Soroka Hospital, including a 12-year-old boy who underwent surgery overnight.

And this morning, I have to share something I never wanted to write: Our Meir Panim branch in Dimona was hit.

Shrapnel caused extensive damage to the building. When Nissim, our branch manager, entered this morning, he found shattered glass and metal everywhere, and a ceiling that looks like it could collapse at any moment.

Nissim said something that hasn’t left me since I heard it:

“It’s a miracle this didn’t happen during opening hours.”

At that time, our building is full of volunteers, staff, and the very people who rely on us for daily meals.

The entire area has now been closed until further notice, but we are still showing up. Today, we have arranged for catered meals to be delivered to our patrons’ homes and into public bomb shelters.

Our volunteers are going door to door, and our team is in constant contact with families, assuring them that we are here for them, with or without a building.

I also want to tell you about Nissim, the branch manager in Dimona. He spent the night running to shelter with his own family; his sons are currently serving in the IDF reserves in Lebanon. And this morning, he came straight to the branch to lead, to assess, and to figure out how we continue.

But right now, we cannot do this alone. The people of Dimona need us now! Our building is damaged, and the needs are rising. Families around us are hurting, frightened, and in many cases, without basic needs.

Please help us continue delivering meals, reaching families in their homes, and sustaining our work while we figure out how to rebuild.

Donate here: meirpanim.org

I'll continue to send updates about our branch as they come in. Thank you for your time.

With gratitude,

Mimi Rozmaryn

Director of Global Development

Meir Panim

Doing good for over 20 years.

Meir Panim, the largest network for the welfare of the needy in Israel.

650,600

Warm meals a year,

distributed in the restaurants across the country.

4,718

Food cards

distributed to needy families for the holidays and throughout the year.

34,500

Meals for children

distributed to needy parents who come to the restaurants and take portions for their children.