Project Spotlight: School Supplies from The Fellowship

IFCJ Canada  |  September 5, 2025

The Fellowship recently commissioned a survey that asked parents with school age children living in northern Israel and border communities about the start of the 2025-2026 school year. The findings showed a great need for school supplies, and more attention to how ongoing conflict is affecting children’s academic and social wellbeing.

Of the 109 respondents, 38% said they expect to cut back on educational expenses like school trips and extracurricular activities. Meanwhile, 17% said they are forced to forgo basic supplies like school bags, and even lunches.“Israeli students are starting the upcoming school year amid a challenging period,” said Yael Eckstein, president of IFCJ Canada. “For the last two years, ongoing threats have disrupted school operations, leading to intermittent closures throughout the academic years.”

“Amazingly, our children bravely faced and continue to face these challenges, but their spirits most certainly need raising. These students are the future generation, and investing in them is the way to ensure a better society for all of us. And so, for needy Israeli families, in addition to our assistance with the most basic needs of food and clothing, we will also assist these parents in purchasing school supplies for their children.”