What is EAT
Surplus produce becomes a lesson in action.
EAT transforms surplus fresh produce into opportunities for education, community action, and food security. Through hands-on participation, students rescue food, learn about sustainability, and help make nutritious produce available to people in their communities.
Our impact in numbers
One school year. Measurable results.
Results for the 2025–2026 school year
- Schools
- Kilograms of food rescued
- Meal equivalents
- Student participations
- Food rescue activities
- * Historical results for the 2025–2026 school year.
- * Participations count each time a student or staff member took part, not unique individuals.
- * Meal equivalents are calculated using the program's reporting methodology.
How EAT works
From surplus to community, in four steps.
01Rescue
Surplus fresh agricultural produce is rescued and delivered to participating schools.
02Sort
Students sort the produce and identify food suitable for distribution.
03Pack
Students prepare fresh produce packages for families and community members.
04Share
Students and staff bring the packages to people in the community, supporting local food security.
Learning through action
More Than Food Rescue.
EAT connects classroom learning with meaningful action, helping students understand food waste, food security, sustainability, and their ability to make a difference.
Schools creating change
Every school becomes a hub of action.
In each participating school, education, food rescue and community action come together. Students and staff turn a regular school day into real support for the people around them.
From our schools
Letters of appreciation
ORT Naval Officers Youth Village, Ashdod
ORT Shimon Peres, Yokneam Illit
ORT Karmei Gat
Darca Ruth, Gedera
ORT Education Center, Beit She’an
Kochvei HaMidbar Youth Village
Branco Weiss Ma’ale HaTamar, Tiberias
Amal Max Fine
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