Poverty is found in all societies and Israel is no exception.  Our hearts break for those who, for whatever reason are not able to obtain nutritious meals.  Through the work of RESCUE Israel, we are committed to helping provide individuals with meals that will lift the spirit and the body.  We have no criteria as to who will be served.  If people are hungry, let them come and be fed.

Some say - why the emphasis on feeding.  Well - read what follows as a result of our feeding on the streets of Tel Aviv:

Denis' Testimony

 “This feeding program... gave me the chance to change my life.

I was addicted to drugs (heroin) for 12 years, yet I didn't see any way out.  My goal was to find a heroin fix twice a day to feel normal.  In addition, I'm seriously sick with two very dangerous diseases.

When I saw your team distributing food for free, I was very suspicious.  I thought, ‘That's impossible—somebody gives without wanting to gain something.’  I couldn't comprehend this.

For me, I maintained neat clothes and hairstyle, but the others smelled bad and had dirty clothes.  And yet your team could hug them and shake their hands.  Your team talked with them like equals—like they were on the same level with them.  We who live on the street can tell those who are faking it immediately.  Your team loved us sincerely.  I came to understand that God loves me and wants to give me a chance to change my life.

Now I'm in a recovery program with other drug and alcohol addicts.  We pray and study the Bible together.  Please pray that God will strengthen me.”

Tony's Story

December 2009 Tony was 23 when he came in contact with Gene and our ministry team in Israel.  Tony had been on the streets of Tel Aviv since he was 13 years of age and a drug user. 

He had recently met a young lady and they were married.  I will call her Maria.  Maria is in her early twenties.  Maria was kicked out of her home when she was 15 and had been living on the streets as well. 

On this December 2009 evening, they have come to get something to eat from our team.  The team had shared God’s love and now Gene was telling Tony and his wife about God’s plan for their redemption and a new life. 

It was not long until Tony accepted Yeshua as his redeemer and Lord.  It was some time later that Maria also accepted Yeshua as her Lord. 

Gene has been working with Tony and Maria.  He has helped them get into an apartment of their own and they are beginning to participate in a church fellowship. 

About 3 weeks ago, Tony called Gene and said, “I have something to tell you—I want you to be the first to know: Maria is pregnant and we are going to have our first baby.” 

Gene has become, not only a spiritual mentor to Tony and Maria, he has become a spiritual father to them as well.