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✨ Update from Gaza Soup Kitchen ✨
November 3, 2025, by Gaza Soup Kitchen, Beneficiary
"Hello, and welcome — you have been missed. I hope you’ve been well. Let’s dive into an update and share a snapshot of the #GazaSoupKitchen’s work in Gaza.
We currently operate six kitchens serving the public — two in #KhanYounes, and four in the stretch between #AlZawaydah and #DeirElBalah. Additionally, we have a dedicated location in the #AlNaser neighborhood of Gaza City that prepares meals for hospitals.
Our work is supported by three mobile teams, each with a specific mission:
The first team visits hospitals, delivering fresh produce, care packages, clothing, and sometimes baby formula and diapers for newborns.
The second team goes directly into makeshift camps, showing up with whatever they can source — whether food or clothing — to meet the immediate needs of families living in extreme conditions.
The third team serves dinner at #AlShifaHospital, bringing baked goods and meals for about 100 patients every day.
Recently, we pivoted to blanket distribution. So far, we’ve distributed 200 blankets, with 300 more on hand, and our goal is to source at least 1,000 this month, getting them directly to families. Alongside blankets, we’ve added hygiene kits to support families’ basic needs.
Two days ago, we opened registration for families in need of food parcels, and we’ve already signed up 15,700 families across Gaza. Our goal is to distribute these within two and a half weeks. Each food parcel costs around $27, which covers staples; prices fluctuate between $60 and $179 depending on availability, making it especially challenging for families with no resources — which, unfortunately, is the case for most.
This is a massive effort, requiring a dedicated and resilient team. To enhance registration and distribution, we expanded the pickup locations from three to six, covering areas from #Rafah (#Mawasy) to the north of #GazaCity, with deliveries starting tomorrow. A guiding principle for us is simple: every dollar goes directly to helping people in Gaza. We don’t let bank accounts dictate our work; we tackle urgent needs head-on, and we’ve been incredibly fortunate to have your support.
Beyond food, we continue to run our classroom with Ms. Fatema, bringing children back to learning and growth. We also added a Play Therapy program, held every other day, helping 25 children engage in play, snacks, singing, and moments of pure childhood joy — something they desperately need to feel safe and free again.
On a broader note, I recently spoke in Philadelphia to a group of elderly Jewish citizens, a deeply humane and uplifting experience. Unlike my usual audiences of younger activists, this mature audience engaged with sincerity and care, reminding me how dialogue across generations and communities can be meaningful and inspiring.
On a personal level, expanding our work comes with emotional weight. Every week, thousands of families write to us asking for help. When they don’t hear back immediately, frustration turns into anger and, sometimes, insults. I understand their pain deeply, but processing it adds an extra layer of grief. And yet, we keep pressing forward, because the fire to serve and protect the vulnerable never goes out.
Thank you for being here and standing with us. Many have stepped away during the recent ceasefire, taking a chance to rest, but for us, the work cannot pause. Families remain hesitant to return to their homes in #BaitLahia, where the streets feel eerie and unsafe. Violence continues to flare from Israeli forces and some of their proxies who still appear in the area. The trauma lingers, the fear is real, and yet the people of Gaza persist.
It is far from over — and that’s why we keep showing up, delivering food, blankets, care, and hope. Together, we light a small beacon in the midst of unimaginable darkness.
P. S. We remain active in delivering clean drinking water trucks to different communities. We average eight to ten trucks daily."
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#NorthernGaza’s #BeitLahiya declared disaster area amid #Israeli siege
The battered city has ‘nothing needed to sustain life’ as the Israeli military’s relentless pounding continues.
30 Oct 2024
"'We declare that the city is a disaster area due to the Israeli war of extermination and siege, and it has no food, water, hospitals, doctors, services, or communications,' the Beit Lahiya municipality said in a statement.
"Officials demanded the opening of safe corridors to bring medical supplies, food, fuel and civil defence equipment into northern Gaza."
#BaitLahia #NorthGaza #BibiIsAWarCriminal #IsraeliWarCrimes #Genocide #Starvation #Starvation #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #IsraelHumanRightsViolations #StopArmingIsrael #WorldWarBibi
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Read about the people #BibiIsAWarCriminal is killing off... Spread the word, donate if you can, and pressure #Biden and other elected officials to stop funding #Israeli #Genocide of the #Palestinian people!
Hot meals 4 Starved Palestinian Kids in #NorthGaza
Update on October 25th, 2024 by Hani Almadhoun, Organizer
"Please hold my family and neighbors in your highest prayers as they struggle to survive in Mashrouh #BaitLahia, North Gaza. They are surrounded: tanks are just a block away , drones hover above , and airstrikes fall around them . Some neighbors have fled, but others remain, knowing there is truly no safe place in Gaza. They’ve chosen to stay on their own land—familiar, precious ground—so that, if the worst happens, those who care for them can lay them to rest with dignity. Medicine and food are blocked, and #hospitals like #Kamal dwan, where we once delivered meals, have been forced to shut down. This is not complicated; it’s a textbook #genocide.
"Three days ago, Chef Mahmoud was at a health clinic when an Israeli tank rolled in , sending everyone — firefighters, civil defense, everyone — scrambling for cover. It’s constant chaos and injustice without relief, but I know you’ve seen these grim updates. Let me share what we’re still managing to do amid all this.
"In North Gaza’s Al Shaikh Radwan neighborhood, our makeshift kitchen has been running for three weeks, serving 300 families hot meals daily . My brother Mohamed, 'the man with the mustache,' is managing one of the only humanitarian efforts still standing in North Gaza. He prepares pasta or rice and delivers drinking water to shelters every day. As new families arrive each morning, he scales up, adding more to meet the rising demand. No new food has entered Gaza since October, and sourcing supplies has become a relentless struggle.
"In Al Zawaydah in Gaza's middle area, our team continues to cook for displaced families, despite their worry for loved ones in the north. Just yesterday, they made Sumaqya—a hearty dish that brings a bit of comfort. The need in this area is overwhelming, but we show up every day, cooking with love despite the pain, worries, and vulnerability that we all feel deeply .
"In #KhanYounes, our team prepared rice pudding for children—a nostalgic treat that brought some smiles. This shelter also serves as a makeshift classroom, where Ms. Fatema teaches, creating a little glimmer of hope for the kids.
"Two harsh realities: first, with minimal aid allowed in, food prices have soared tenfold , and more families turn to our kitchens in desperation. Second, as the crisis intensifies, money transfer fees into #Gaza climb higher, draining our already stretched resources. Still, we do our best to keep our doors open and reach everyone we can.
"Meanwhile, I’m in the Netherlands, speaking at a conference on the politicization of aid . There are over a thousand changemakers and leaders here, and I’ve raised the issue of our sector’s silence on Gaza. Many avoid addressing it honestly, not wanting to upset certain donors. But I continue to advocate for my family and all #Palestinians, and I hope you do, too.
"Don’t lose hope ; even a small act of #mercy, a bit of #justice, can make a difference.
Hani
"P.S. Please continue to rally around #UNRWA as it strives to deliver aid to North Gaza, where even its own staff are facing starvation."
https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily
#Starvation #GazaAid #GazaFundraisers #FreePalestine #Palestinians #CeasefireNow #FoodIsLife #WaterIsLife #GoFundMe #IsraelHumanRightsViolations #StopArmingIsrael #WorldWarBibi #BeitLahiya
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Fundraiser update: Hot meals 4 Starved Palestinian Kids in north Gaza
May 5th, 2024
by Hani Almadhoun, Organizer
"Salam and hello,
"Thank you for being here; your presence means a lot, especially to the families and children in #Gaza, both in #Rafah and in #BaitLahia.
"I've attached pictures from the last 48 hours at three of our service points. Just a reminder, we have two kitchens in the north and one food parcel partner, all in the north, and a soup kitchen in the south at Rafah, operating from a tent and serving thousands of internally displaced #Palestinians.
"Today, the Rafah kitchen cooked up a zucchini stew with meat and provided meals for 200 families. However, they informed me that there are still a hundred families going home without food. So, we've agreed to add another pot, making it six pots from the original two. I'm impressed by how the team in Rafah operates like a tight-knit crew, with everyone contributing ideas alongside their hard work. Despite losing their head Chef ten days ago, Roa, Rania, and Alaa are doing an outstanding job. For instance, when we got delayed in sending money, they improvised by preparing colorful pudding fortified with milk and nutrients, despite the heat and keeping the door open.
"In addition, in the north, we've sent additional funds for the two soup kitchens and food parcels from what's available. The women-led kitchen works four days a week, and they'll be working tomorrow, baking and preparing for food distribution. This group of women values each other's company and the opportunity to help other women, creating a safe space for each other. For example, even though the kitchen didn't operate today, half of its staff supported the original kitchen by helping bake Riqaq bread, layering seasoned rice, and adding garnish. Needless to say, the original kitchen elevated their game today with a rice Fatta dish that provided 350 meals, including delivery to a shelter center for people with disabilities. You'll see pictures from today's distribution attached.
"Lastly, we've completed a dozen food parcel distributions today for families in need. This week, we intend to distribute 100 bags of flour to families who can use them to share meals together.
"None of what we do would be possible without you and your attention. Keep advocating for a #ceasefire."
- Hani
#HumanitarianCrisis #AidWorkers #CeasefireNow #GazaAid #FoodAid #SaveGaza #CeasefireNow
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A friend of mine just made me aware of this #Fundraiser for #Gaza.
Hot meals 4 Starved #Palestinian Kids in #NorthGaza
"Do you know what it’s like to watch your family starve? I do.
"My name is Hani Almadhoun, and my family and friends live in the North of Gaza, #Palestine. Most aid is being blocked at the border, and there isn’t nearly enough to fight back the famine or save my loved ones. So we decided to do something about it.
"My brother, Mahmoud Almadhoun, and his friends volunteered to start a soup kitchen in #BaitLahia, to provide hot meals to friends and neighbors. They bought four large pots, purchased wood for the fire, and risked their lives to dig up potatoes. They also purchased tomato paste and cooking oil, and three hours later, 120 families had food for the day. The next day 150 starved families ate from the kitchen.
"Word spread rapidly, and the next day, even more neighbors arrived. Mahmoud sprang into action, venturing out to procure ingredients for a fresh meal. He returned with leafy greens, onions, and mushrooms, crafting a new dish that was as delightful as it was nourishing. The kitchen's capacity has now expanded to accommodate meals for up to 3000 people daily, and the numbers continue to grow. For many, this was their first substantial meal in days, and the departure from canned food was a welcomed change that filled hearts with gratitude.
"You may wonder why these individuals can accomplish something that few have managed to do in the heart of starvation in Gaza. That would be a fair question.
- First, Bait Lahia has some farms where veggies and wild greens are now in season.
- We made sure they had the money to purchase these hard-to-find items.
- Additionally, they are located in the heart of the market, so they can easily spot any of these veggies and cooking essentials arriving at the market.
- They have also visited farms close to the Green Line to find veggies and have been lucky a few times. Once, they purchased overgrown zucchinis that should have been picked weeks ago.
- Mom and my sisters lovingly wake up early to peel and prep the food for the day's meals."Your assistance can help us bring sustenance to an area with minimal aid, where children face the harsh reality of starvation. This personal initiative, coordinated with our family in North Gaza, ensures transparency. Your contribution, starting at five dollars, can provide a hot meal to desperate families enduring challenging conditions, intentionally isolated from the rest of the world.
"Your $5, $10, $50 will go a long way with this initiative. We also need you to pray for their safety as they do this heroic work.
"The funds from #GoFundMe will be transferred to this crew in Gaza to make sure they still do this work."
#GazaAid #FoodAid #SaveGaza #CeasefireNow #EndTheWar #GazaFundraisers