$2 Million Food Security Initiative to Support Israeli Farmers

IFCJ Canada  |  July 25, 2024

The Fellowship along with it’s global partners are teaming up with with HaShomer HaChadash to provide a $2 million food security initiative to assist farmers in need after extensive damage to their fields from war and rocket fire, reports The Jerusalem Post:

Since October 7, reports indicate that 89 percent of farms across Israel have been negatively affected by the war, either through labor challenges or damage to fields and agricultural buildings. As a result, 19 percent of farms have been forced to cease operations entirely. This crisis has threatened the country’s food supply and the livelihoods of thousands of families dependent on farming income…

Yael Eckstein, President of the IFCJ, emphasized the importance of food security, stating, “Food security is a part of our daily lives that some might take for granted but is critical in keeping our nation safe. This war has reminded us of how dependent we are on natural produce and how threatened we are when it is in jeopardy.

“We believe in the value of hard work, as it says in Proverbs, ‘Those who work their land will have abundant food.’ We view this partnership with HaShomer HaChadash as an integral part of our national defense and morale by ensuring that our food supply remains healthy and strong while preserving the dignity and hope of Israel’s farmers.”