Global humanitarian aid organization expedites
distribution of emergency food as threat of escalation
looms
TORONTO, April 17,
2024 /CNW/ -- Following the attacks from Iran on April 13
in which hundreds of drones and missiles were launched at
Israel from Iran and its proxies, The International
Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) announced today
it has taken immediate action to approve $600,000 for emergency food and shelter
boxes.
"The Fellowship has been preparing for an escalation along the
northern border of Israel since
October 7, and we haven't stopped
since," said Fellowship President, Yael
Eckstein.
The Fellowship's emergency aid initiative includes packing and
distribution of 5,000 emergency food boxes and 1,000 shelter boxes,
meant equip civilians and municipalities with essential food and
hygiene items as well as emergency equipment such as flashlights,
large batteries, and radio transistors in the event of a situation
or escalation that would require spending days or weeks in
shelters.
The morning after the attacks, Fellowship staff also completed
the distribution of Passover aid cards to ensure elderly and other
vulnerable populations would have them in time for the upcoming
holiday.
"It's a miracle that 99% of the missiles fired at Israel were intercepted," said Robin Van Etten, member of the Board of
Directors for IFCJ Canada. "Now, it's all about preparation for
what could happen next, and we're preparing for every scenario with
the utmost urgency."
In 2023, The Fellowship provided more than $19 million in emergency aid and assistance to
hundreds of thousands of Israelis in the first three months after
October 7.
Eckstein added, "No matter what the risk, the crisis, or the
need—big or small—The Fellowship will always be there, as we have
for more than 40 years."
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews of
Canada (IFCJ Canada) was founded
in 2003 to promote better understanding and cooperation between
Christians and Jews and to build broad support for Israel. IFCJ Canada is a registered Canadian
charity governed by an independent Board of Directors and led by
President Yael Eckstein. For over 20
years, IFCJ Canada has worked alongside a network of Fellowship
offices worldwide, including in the
United States, Israel, and
Korea. Today, The Fellowship is one of the largest providers of
humanitarian aid in Israel and is
a leading force helping Jews in need worldwide. For more
information, visit www.ifcj.ca.
Contact:
Jackie Gotwalt
jackie.gotwalt@ifcj.ca
SOURCE International Fellowship of Christians and Jews of
Canada