latet - israeli humanitarian aid

What latet - israeli humanitarian aid does

Latet (ארגון לתת סיוע הומניטרי ישראלי), founded in 1996 by Gilles Darmon, is Israel's largest humanitarian aid organization and national food bank. Registered as an Israeli non-profit (amuta, registration 580294940) and operating as a non-partisan, non-governmental umbrella body, the organization serves 100,000 families and approximately 1,600-1,700 Holocaust survivors monthly through six core programs: Nutritional Security (national food bank operations), Food Rescue, Aid for Life (Holocaust survivor and elderly support), Latet Youth, Policy Change (poverty research and advocacy via the Alternative Poverty Report), and Emergency Aid. Program reach extends across 135 localities and all sectors of Israeli society.

The organization operates three regional logistics centers (northern, central, southern Israel) plus warehouse facilities in Bnei Brak and Kiryat Bialik, supported by a fleet of trucks, a WMS-ERP inventory and quality control system, and PCI-compliant donation infrastructure. Its proprietary Food Rescue Network partners with 75 food manufacturers and retail chains (including Shufersal, Strauss Group, Tnuva, Unilever Israel, and Osem/Nestlé Israel) to collect surplus edible food and redistribute it through 210 partner NGOs, achieving a 1:10 ratio where every $1 donated yields $10 worth of food distributed. Operations are enabled by 38,000-40,000 annual volunteers, including 1,350 dedicated to Holocaust survivor support, 1,800 Latet Youth participants across 104 groups in 43 activity centers, and a School of Giving engaging 400 schools.

Revenue derives from public donations, corporate partnerships, and institutional grants. Donations are tax-deductible across six jurisdictions (US, Canada, UK, Israel, France, Australia), facilitated by the US-based 501(c)(3) American Friends of Latet. Major institutional funders include the Claims Conference, Jewish Federations of North America, UJA Federation New York, Rothschild Foundation, Azrieli Foundation, Matanel Foundation, Alfred Landecker Foundation, Weinberg Foundation, FMS Fondation pour la Memoire de la Shoah, and the German Finance Ministry. Individual giving is structured across pricing tiers including $75/month food box subscriptions, $54-270 rebuilding-lives packages, $180-1,000 emergency response kits, and NIS 220-660 school kits, with 95% of budget directed to program aid. The organization has conducted 25 international emergency missions across Ukraine, Turkey, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and other countries over its 30-year history.

Name

latet - israeli humanitarian aid

Legal name

ארגון לתת סיוע הומניטרי ישראלי

Website

https://latet.org.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Latet is Israel's leading humanitarian aid organization and national food bank, serving 100,000 families and 1,700 Holocaust survivors monthly through food rescue, nutritional security, and emergency programs distributed via 210 partner NGOs and 38,000 volunteers across 135 localities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Food Bank Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Food Assistance & Nutrition Response (BPADADAE), Humanitarian Logistics, Supply Chain & Air/Sea/Land Relief Transport (BPAGAAAI), Nutrition & Food Security (Global Health) NGOs (HLAJAKAH), Emergency Food Security & Nutrition in Humanitarian Crises (BPADAJAI)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Food bank operations
• Food rescue programs
• Poverty relief services
• Emergency humanitarian response

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Donations: The majority of Latet's work relies entirely on public support. Donations received from individuals through online portal, call center, bank transfers, and credit card payments. Tax-deductible in US, Canada, UK, Israel, France, and Australia.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with companies for food rescue, employee engagement, cause marketing, and social win-win collaborations. Includes food industry partners, retail chains, and financial supporters.
3. Institutional Funding: Support from foundations, Jewish Federations worldwide, government bodies, and international organizations for specific programs and emergency aid.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Latet operates as Israel's leading humanitarian aid umbrella organization and national food bank, coordinating food rescue, procurement, and distribution through three regional logistics centers and a network of 210 partner NGOs across 135 localities. Its core programs include monthly food assistance to 100,000 families and 1,600 Holocaust survivors, food rescue from manufacturers and retailers, youth volunteer development, emergency humanitarian response, and poverty research and policy advocacy.

Product overview

Latet is Israel's leading humanitarian aid organization and national food bank, operating as an umbrella organization for 210 partner NGOs. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of programs including Nutritional Security (food bank operations), Food Rescue (rescuing edible food from waste), Aid for Life (Holocaust survivor support), Latet Youth (youth volunteer program), Policy Change (poverty research and advocacy), and Emergency Aid (crisis response). Programs are delivered through a nationwide logistics network, three logistics centers, and partnerships with businesses and retail chains. The organization provides ongoing monthly assistance to 100,000 families and 1,600 Holocaust survivors, supported by 38,000 annual volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nutritional Security Operates as an umbrella organization and national food bank managing Israel's largest system for food procurement, rescue, and distribution to reduce food insecurity among 100,000 families monthly.
• Food Rescue Unique system for rescuing edible food products from manufacturers and retailers that would otherwise be discarded, and delivering them to families in need through a nationwide logistics network with 75 food industry partners.
• Aid for Life Holistic assistance program for Holocaust survivors and elderly individuals in need, providing monthly food boxes, home renovations, social support, and essential needs assistance including dental care and eyeglasses.
• Latet Youth Youth organization that educates young people aged 12-18 to volunteer as a way of life, develops social entrepreneurship and leadership skills, and fosters values of mutual responsibility across 104 groups in 43 activity centers with 1,800 participants.
• Policy Change Research and advocacy initiative that publishes the Alternative Poverty Report, conducts policy studies using the proprietary Multidimensional Poverty Index, and works to place poverty and social inequality on the national agenda.
• Latet Emergency Aid Emergency humanitarian aid program providing rapid response to wars, crises, and natural disasters in Israel and internationally, distributing shelter kits, food, and hygiene supplies to affected populations. Has conducted 25 emergency missions globally over 30 years.
• Bag to School Annual campaign providing school kits including backpacks, school supplies, and nutritious food to children from low-income families to ensure equal access to education at the start of the school year.
• Latet in Winter Seasonal program providing heating and winter essentials to families and elderly individuals in need during cold months in Israel.
• To Give a Food Box Monthly food box program providing ongoing support to families and Holocaust survivors in need across Israel through the network of 210 partner NGOs.
• Support Holocaust Survivors Holocaust survivor support program providing monthly food boxes, home renovations, social support through 1,350 dedicated volunteers, and essential needs assistance (dental care, eyeglasses, incontinence products).

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000 families receive ongoing monthly assistance
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Bank HapoalimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor banking partner supporting Latet's humanitarian operations through corporate social responsibility initiatives
• ShufersalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Israeli supermarket chain participating in food rescue partnerships - collecting surplus products for distribution to families in need
• Strauss GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor food manufacturer partner in food rescue operations, helping rescue thousands of tons of quality food annually
• Unilever IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsumer goods company partner in food rescue and product donations for humanitarian aid distribution
• TnuvacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Israeli dairy and food manufacturer participating in food rescue network
• OsemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNestlé Israel subsidiary - food industry partner in food rescue operations
• Microsoft IsraelsupportTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing software and cloud solutions for organization operations
• Applied MaterialssupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company engaged in corporate social responsibility partnerships with Latet
• JCDecaux IsraelsupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor advertising partner providing media exposure for awareness campaigns
• 75 Food Industry CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with leading food manufacturers and retailers enabling 80% of distributed food to come from food rescue operations - rescuing thousands of tons of edible food annually
• 210 Partner NGOscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner organizations across Israel serving as last-mile distribution network - operating in 135 localities representing all sectors of society
• American Friends of LatetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the US dedicated to supporting Latet's mission - facilitates US donations with tax-deductibility

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: Largest US hunger-relief organization running a national network of 200+ food banks. Closest international analog on the food bank umbrella-organization model with corporate food rescue partnerships.
• World Food Programme: UN agency addressing global hunger and emergency food security, including emergency response in conflict zones. Comparable on emergency food distribution and humanitarian logistics, though vastly larger scale and global mandate.
• JDC (American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee): Global Jewish humanitarian organization with Israeli operations supporting elderly, at-risk children, and disaster response. Larger and more internationally diversified than Latet, with overlapping programs in Holocaust survivor assistance.

Direct peers

• Yad Eliezer: Major Israeli anti-poverty nonprofit providing food, household goods, and crisis assistance to families in need across Israel. Comparable in target beneficiary base, distribution model, and Israeli humanitarian aid positioning.
• Meir Panim: Israeli nonprofit operating restaurant-style soup kitchens, food packages, and welfare programs for impoverished Israelis. Direct competitor on food security and poverty relief programs in Israel.
• Yad Sarah: Israel's largest volunteer-based organization supporting elderly and disabled, providing medical equipment loans, home repairs, and social services. Comparable on elderly/survivor in-home support model and volunteer-driven delivery.
• Leket Israel: Israel's largest food rescue organization and food bank, also rescuing surplus food from manufacturers and distributing through partner NGOs. Direct competitor in the same Israeli food rescue/food bank category with overlapping donor base and corporate partners.
• Petah Tikva (Israeli Welfare Association): Israeli humanitarian welfare organization providing food, clothing, and social services to impoverished families. Comparable on direct aid to Israeli families in poverty with similar beneficiary populations.
• Colel Chabad: One of Israel's oldest Jewish humanitarian organizations operating poverty relief, food assistance, and Holocaust survivor support programs. Comparable on Holocaust survivor services and food distribution to Israeli families in need.

Regional players

• Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger: US-based Jewish anti-hunger advocacy and funding organization supporting food banks. Comparable on Jewish-community funding mobilization for hunger relief, though focused on US advocacy rather than direct service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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