Reaching out to survivors of the Shoah (Holocaust). Since it began serving hot meals in 1997, Hazon Yeshaya Soup Kitchens has been identifying and documenting survivors of the Shoah and now maintains a registry of some 15,000 names from more than a dozen countries. Among this group, 1,600 survivors already receive hot daily meals from Hazon Yeshaya through Project Reach Out. Additionally, Hazon Yeshaya distributes staple food packages and hot meals to some 5,000 individuals who are registered with us.

In order to be included in this database, individuals must provide documentation indicating they lived in Europe during World War II. In order to be eligible for food assistance from Hazon Yeshaya, they must also demonstrate a financial need by providing documentation from the Ministry of Welfare and other information about their personal economic situation.

It is painful to witness the continuing tragedy in the lives of those who have already suffered so much, the aging generation of those who went through the Shoah and who are now living out the twilight years of their lives in poverty and hunger.

Hazon Yeshaya seeks to provide relief for all those who continue to suffer from the pain and indignity of hunger. With the continuing generous help from Hazon Yeshaya supporters, we can expand this program to eventually reach each and every Shoah survivor who comes to us for help.