About Us

We are one of Israel's largest, most well-known nonprofits dedicated to combating poverty and nutritional insecurity. Latet serves as an umbrella organization for 210 local NGOs, operates Israel's first national food bank and runs impactful aid programs with effectiveness and transparency.

Giving for three decades and counting

Latet (‘To give’ in Hebrew) is to wake up in the morning with the purpose of making a difference and creating social impact. It means providing immediate, daily help to vulnerable populations, both in routine and in times of emergency, while simultaneously working to create a better future.
It’s the Latet spirit that defines us; the drive to face every challenge and move forward with determination and a deep sense of mission.
Since founding Latet in 1996 as Israel’s first humanitarian aid organization of its kind, we’ve led the fight against poverty in Israel through solidarity and a belief in mutual responsibility and giving within civil society. We’ve laid the foundation for innovative, impactful humanitarian action and fostered a culture of volunteerism as a way of life.

Over the years, Latet has become a leading organization driven by excellence, research, and learning. Thanks to our dedicated team, thousands of volunteers, and hundreds of partners, we create meaningful change - from the lives of those in need to national policy - on the path to a more just and better society.

Our Mission

To assist populations in need, mobilize civil society toward mutual responsibility, and lead a change in national priorities.

100,000 families assisted monthly

The leading national food bank and umbrella organization in Israel 210 partner NGOs across the country

1,600 Holocaust Survivors assisted monthly

38,000 volunteers מתנדבים

1,600 participants in Latet Youth

322,000 emergency kits distributed since October 7th

135 hubs nationwide serving all sectors of society

Our Core Values

Social Responsibility

We are deeply committed to Israeli society, providing urgent and ongoing aid in routine times and crises, while driving long-term change rooted in solidarity and shared responsibility.

Volunteerism as a Way of Life

The hundreds of thousands of volunteers who have joined us over the years are the heart of our impact.

Inclusivity and Equality

Our assistance is provided to everyone, across all regions and sectors of Israeli society, regardless of religion, race, gender, culture, or nationality.

Professionalism and Effectiveness

We run on effective models, precise processes, and measurable outcomes, continually improving while maximizing every donation through smart planning, creativity, and resource pooling.

Integrity and Financial Transparency

We ensure strict governance and full financial transparency, publishing reports online and operating a WMS-ERP inventory and quality control system, while maintaining a low 5% overhead.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Our ability to respond quickly to emergencies, develop new programs, and lead change comes from Latet’s pioneering spirit- driven to innovate, think differently, and constantly move forward.

Creating Social Impact

We are committed to creating systemic impact and lasting social change, starting with the families we support, reaching all Israelis, and influencing policy makers.

Independence and Non-Political Affiliation

Latet is an independent, non-governmental, and non-partisan nonprofit. This allows us to maintain objectivity, operational freedom, and public trust.

Widespread Public Support

Latet is one of the most recognized and trusted NGOs in Israel. The majority of our work relies entirely on public support and over the years, more than 2 million Israelis have contributed or taken part in our work.

Social Responsibility

We are deeply committed to Israeli society, providing urgent and ongoing aid in routine times and crises, while driving long-term change rooted in solidarity and shared responsibility.

Volunteerism as a Way of Life

The hundreds of thousands of volunteers who have joined us over the years are the heart of our impact.

Inclusivity and Equality

Our assistance is provided to everyone, across all regions and sectors of Israeli society, regardless of religion, race, gender, culture, or nationality.

Professionalism and Effectiveness

We run on effective models, precise processes, and measurable outcomes, continually improving while maximizing every donation through smart planning, creativity, and resource pooling.

Integrity and Financial Transparency

We ensure strict governance and full financial transparency, publishing reports online and operating a WMS-ERP inventory and quality control system, while maintaining a low 5% overhead.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Our ability to respond quickly to emergencies, develop new programs, and lead change comes from Latet’s pioneering spirit- driven to innovate, think differently, and constantly move forward.

Creating Social Impact

We are committed to creating systemic impact and lasting social change, starting with the families we support, reaching all Israelis, and influencing policy makers.

Independence and Non-Political Affiliation

Latet is an independent, non-governmental, and non-partisan nonprofit. This allows us to maintain objectivity, operational freedom, and public trust.

Widespread Public Support

Our Journey in Milestones

2024

Expanding Aid Amid War

Ongoing assistance to 100,000 families- an increase of 54% since 2020.

2023

Latet in Times of War

2022

The 20th Edition of the Poverty Report

2021

The Impact of COVID-19

2020

COVID-19 Crisis

2019

A Sharp Social Message

2018

Volunteer Force Grows

2017

Becoming a Leading Force in Food Rescue

2016

Retail Project Launch

2015

First Anti-Poverty Conference

2014

Deepening our Poverty Research

2013

Expanding Aid to Survivors

2012

Aid Expansion

2011

Raising Awareness

2010

International Operation in Haiti

2009

Growing Public Support

2008

Presidential Volunteer Award

2007

First Public Installation

2006

The Second Lebanon War

2005

Emergency Aid in Sri Lanka

2004

Latet on Prime Time TV

2003

First Alternative Poverty Report Published

2002

Public Mobilization

2001

Emergency Relief in Turkey

2000

Domestic Emergency Response

1999

International Emergency Missions

1998

National Food Bank Established

1997

Israeli Humanitarian Aid Abroad

1996

Latet is Founded

Our team

Ending Poverty Together

Gilles Darmon

Founder & President

Ending Poverty Together

Eran Weintrob

CEO

Ending Poverty Together

Roni Abiri

VP Resource Development & Marketing

Ending Poverty Together

Erez Pitel

VP of Operations

Ending Poverty Together

Amit Matityahu

VP of Finance

Ending Poverty Together

Dganit Israeli

VP of Human Resources

Ending Poverty Together

Osnat Perry

Investors Relations Manager

Ending Poverty Together

Chen Shnabel

Volunteer Program Manager

Ending Poverty Together

Zohar Baneth

Marketing Manager

Ending Poverty Together

Michal Wisman Neeman

Food Rescue Program Manager

Ending Poverty Together

Roy Barnea

Call Center & Community Relations Managers

Ending Poverty Together

Orna Polacheck

"Aid for Life" Program Manager

Ending Poverty Together

Henli Cohen Shenkar

Latet Youth Manager

Ending Poverty Together

Dr. Eyal Ronen

Research and Policy Director

Ending Poverty Together

Snir Shedo

NGO Relations and Development Manager

Ending Poverty Together

Tal Avnet Vitonsky

Israel Resource Development Manager

Ending Poverty Together

Shimon Mallul

Operations Manager

Ending Poverty Together

Liron Lichter

International Resource Development Director

Ending Poverty Together

Rachel Laska

Finance Manager

Our Board of Directors

They shape our policies and support us, entirely on a volunteer basis.

Zvika Bar-Nathan

Chairman

Nissim Bar-El

Chairman for To Give a Future

Prof. Rafael Walden

Deputy Director of the Sheba Medical Center

Yossi Atoun

CEO of Flying Cargo

David Baruch

Chairman and Partner at Yesodot Group

Tsofia Cohen

CSR Officer Ingima Israel

Yarom Ariav

Chairman of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Itzik Saig

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the University

Liad Cohen

CEO of Galam

Edith Bar

CEO of The Bloomberg Sagol Center for City Leadership at TAU

Sigal Shelach

Former CEO of JDC Israel

Prof. Daniel Zajfman

Chair of the Academic Board The Israel Science Foundation Jerusalem, Israel

Our Volunteers

More than 38,000 amazing volunteers walk this path with us.

Partners in Impact

Dozens of companies, organizations, foundations and Jewish Federations in Israel and around the world place their trust in us, enabling wide-reaching activity and the creation of meaningful social impact.