As Johannesburg’s leading independent Jewish Food Fund, Yad Aharon & Michael provides food assistance to 750 vulnerable families in our community. In addition to the weekly distribution of food parcels, we offer wholesome and nutritious meals in our soup kitchen (Yad’s Soup for the Soul); distribute over 200 children’s school lunchbox foods through our Ohr Natanel project; and provide generous Yom Tov hampers for all the Chagim.
Behind every food parcel is a carefully co-ordinated operation. Each week, we receive deliveries from suppliers, check the content, stack our shelves, pack the food boxes, and then hand out or deliver them to our recipients. The work cannot pause – because hunger is relentless.
As we are solely reliant on community funding, it is only through donations that we are able to continue providing these essential food services, bringing dignity, nourishment and hope to hundreds in need.
Meals Per Week
Jewish Souls
Weekly Food Hampers
Core Food Project
Yad Aharon & Michael distributes nutritionally balanced, fresh produce food parcels on a weekly basis, to Jewish families in need of food assistance. Without these hampers, these families would not have food to put on their tables.
Ohr Natanel
Yad’s School lunchbox project, Ohr Natanel, provides Jewish school children with healthy lunches and delicious treats to take with them to school. Without this support, many children would arrive at school with empty lunchboxes.
Yad's Soup for the Soul
Our Soup Kitchen serves hot soup and warm, nourishing meals every Tuesday and Wednesday to those we support. Each meal is varied, nutritious and prepared with care, ensuring that dignity is always on the menu.
Chickens for Special Occasions
Additional chickens are provided to our recipients for Rosh Chodesh, prior to each Chag, and for special family Simchas, ensuring additional support is given during important religious and personal milestones.
Yom Tov Hampers
For every Chag, we fundraise and distribute generous Yom Tov hampers which overflow with plentiful, varied and traditional foods.
Supporting our Cause
Through your generous support of our food projects, we are able to continue supplying nutritious foods to Jewish families in need, helping to ensure that no family goes without essential nourishment.
Current Fundraising Campaign
Past Fundraising Campaigns
