Food security

Food stamps set to stop Nov. 1 for 40 million Americans

"Bottom line, the well has run dry. At this time, there will be no benefits issued on November 1," the USDA posted on Tuesday.

A sign advertises that WIC and Food Stamps are accepted at a convenience store, as tens of millions of Americans might not receive food stamps and other food aid in November because of the government shutdown, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, US, October 24, 2025.
An illustration of fruits and vegetables on an Israeli flag.

Agriculture Ministry launches system to assess food import risks amid boycotts, climate change

 WORKING AT Sde Tze’elim in the Negev: It is only during military or political crises that people grasp just how crucial local agriculture is to Israel’s defense, the writer states.

Farming under fire: Feeding Israel in crisis - opinion

 Volunteers help sort and package food for those in need.

Leket Israel adapts strategy, buys, distributes meals for the needy amid Iran war


Food security crisis: How war has impacted Israel's food supply

As Israel moves forward, it must continue to balance technological innovation with sustainable agricultural practices while ensuring that all citizens have access to the resources they need.

 AN AERIAL view crop fields and moshav Kfar Ma’as, south of Petah Tikva.

Yoel Zilberman at Trump’s inauguration: "We are here to show our support and gratitude."

HaShomer HaChadash founder joined the event, spoke of U.S.-Israel ties and food security collaboration amidst global challenges.

 Yoel Zilberman, CEO and founder of HaShomer HaChadash

Break the cycle of poverty for the sake of our kids - opinion

The outsourcing of social services must include a mandate for measuring social value.

 ELI COHEN, CEO of Pitchon Lev. The organization provides a voice to those plagued by poverty, representing them through advocacy and promoting legislative change, says the writer.

Central Asia’s water crisis: A global problem requiring global solutions - opinion

The region’s vital water resources – such as the Caspian Sea, Aral Sea, and the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers – are rapidly depleting.

 KAZAKH PRESIDENT Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivers a statement during the UN Climate Change Conference, COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, last month.

The Future of Agriculture: “Green and Precise”

Haifa Group’s technologies and innovations address food security challenges and environmental damage caused by traditional farming methods.

 Haifa Group’s facilities: “Significantly reducing pollution”

With AI and robotics, two Israeli startups showcase the future of sustainable farming

Two Israeli startups collaborate to develop innovative techniques for sustainable agriculture in response to environmental challenges and food security crises.

 A Hydroponic farm which grows lettuce in a greenhouse, in the Jewish settlement of Migdal Oz, Gush Etzion, on March 29, 2023. Illustration.

'Without agriculture, we face an existential threat': Food security experts speak at conference

Since the start of the war, agricultural production has significantly declined. As of March, approximately 90% of Israeli farmers reported damages to their farms due to the war.

 Yoel Zilberman, founder and CEO of HaShomer HaChadash, at a special conference on Israel’s food security.

Health council calls on international orgs. to ensure humanitarian aid reaches hostages

The National Council for Nutritional Security called on the international community to, at a minimum, "take immediate humanitarian action to ensure the hostages' nutritional security."

 Demonstrators in Tel Aviv turn on the flash on their phones while demanding the government to accept a hostage release deal, June 15, 2024.

IFCJ partners with Leket to combat food insecurity in Israel

IFCJ donated $42,247, to make the project possible, which funded the purchase of the truck as well as additional support related to adapting the vehicle for food distribution.

Dedication of Food Truck Highlights Multi-Agency Partnership In Fighting Hunger

New Israel Fund raises $750,000 for Palestinian civilians in Gaza

The money will be allocated to support the works of the World Central Kitchen and the International Rescue Committee’s work in Gaza.

 Displaced Palestinians, who fled their houses due to Israeli strikes, shelter at a tent camp, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza Strip May 11, 2024.

Meet the Israeli gaming co. fighting October 7 censorship

Inside Israeli Innovation with Maayan Hoffman: Season 2, Episode 13

Adam Rakib and Liat Ashkenazi