Jerusalem Open House
Food pantry and meal service
Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem Open House (Linas Hachesed) operates a soup kitchen serving nearly 1,000 warm meals daily to Jerusalem's poor and needy, plus Shabbos food packages, utility stipends, bridal fund assistance, and yom tov provisions. They serve all year round without exception, including Shabbos and Yom Tov. Frum/Jewish link, from its own site: “linas hachesed is the address for jerusalem's poorest, most desperate souls”.
Contact source checked 2026-11-08
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Kitchen open every day of the year. Also serves yeshiva children with breakfast and packed lunches. Operates with great emphasis on serving with dignity.
Address/area as listed on the organization's website, checked 2026-11-08
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Common questions
Who can I call for local help with food, rent or bills?
211 is a free, confidential service that connects people with local help for food, housing, utilities and more. Dial 211 or search on 211.org.
Source: 211.org: Call 211 for Essential Community Services - United Way 211 · checked 2026-11-07
Is there a helpline for New Jersey residents needing local services?
NJ 211 connects New Jersey residents to local help for food, housing, utilities and more, by phone or online.
Source: NJ 211: Need Help? Start Here · checked 2026-11-07
Where can I get a free kosher meal in New York?
Masbia runs kosher soup kitchens and food pantries in Brooklyn and Queens.
Source: Masbia: Masbia Soup Kitchen Network · checked 2026-11-07
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