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.”