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Lasova

Israeli humanitarian aid organization founded in 1986, operating soup kitchens, shelters for the homeless, and youth centers.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

Lasova (Hebrew: לשובע) is an Israeli humanitarian aid organization founded in 1986 by lawyers Sharon and Gilad Harish. It provides food, education, and shelter to thousands of disadvantaged people across Israel. The organization operates three soup kitchens (in Tel Aviv, Acre, and Karmiel) serving about 2,000–2,300 hot meals daily, 15 shelters for the homeless providing beds for about 200 people each night, and a network of 21 youth centers under the "Kadima" brand serving around 1,100–1,200 children and teenagers. It also runs daycare centers for children of asylum seekers, a food collection van ("Asif Ha'ir"), and a food card program. Lasova is one of the largest and oldest NGOs in Israel, with about 40 years of activity. It is funded by donations and recognized for tax purposes under Section 46 of the Israeli tax code. The organization has received numerous awards, including the President's Award for Volunteers (1995) and the Ometz Award (2007).

History

Lasova was founded in 1986 by lawyers Sharon and Gilad Harish. It began as a small soup kitchen in Tel Aviv and grew into one of Israel's largest and oldest humanitarian organizations. In the early 2000s, it established the "Kadima" network of youth centers. In 2017 and 2019, it opened daycare centers for children of asylum seekers in south Tel Aviv. The organization has been active for about 40 years, providing food, education, and shelter to thousands of Israelis.

  • 2019

    Opened 'Neve Shaanan' daycare center

  • 2017

    Opened 'Salma' daycare center

  • 2007

    Received Ometz Award

  • 1995

    Received President's Award for Volunteers

  • 1986

    Founded by Sharon and Gilad Harish

Products and positioning

Humanitarian aid organization providing basic needs to the most disadvantaged in Israeli society.

  • Lasova restaurants

    Soup kitchens in Tel Aviv, Acre, and Karmiel serving about 2,000–2,300 hot meals daily.

  • Shelters for the homeless

    15 shelters providing beds for about 200 homeless people each night.

  • Kadima youth centers

    21 youth centers across Israel serving about 1,100–1,200 children and teenagers.

  • Daycare centers

    Two daycare centers for children of asylum seekers, serving about 290 infants and toddlers.

  • Asif Ha'ir

    Food collection van that collects surplus food from manufacturers, IDF bases, catering companies, and event halls.

  • Lasova food card

    Magnetic card for approved needy individuals, allowing purchase of food products worth 250 NIS per month at supermarkets.

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