Every day in South Florida, widows wake up carrying a burden that few of us can truly imagine.
They have lost the husband they loved, the father of their children, and often the family’s sole provider. Yet life doesn’t pause. The rent is still due. The bills keep coming. And every morning begins with the same painful question:
“How will I feed my children today?”
A Lifeline for Florida’s Widows and Orphans
For nearly a decade, Keren Almonos V’Yesomim has been quietly transforming lives.
Today, the Florida division supports 38 widowed families and 96 children, providing meat, chicken, and fish throughout the entire week, along with special assistance for Pesach, Sukkos, and other Yomim Tovim. More than food, the organization restores stability, dignity, and hope to families who have already endured unimaginable loss.
Every widow receives her own account at a local kosher meat and fish store under her own name. She shops like every other customer—with complete dignity, privacy, and respect.
Because no mother should ever feel embarrassed to provide for her children.
Their Words Say It Best
- “My children had already lost their father. Should they also lose chicken and meat throughout the week? Rabbi Laufer lifted that burden from me and brought happiness back into our home.”
• “Until I received this help, I couldn’t afford meat every Shabbos or fish for every meal. Thank you for helping me honor Shabbos while preserving my dignity.”
• “My eight-year-old son looked at me and said, ‘Mommy, I know I’m a yasom… but I don’t feel like one. We have plenty of food, and we’re happy.'”
• “You gave me back my old life. I can once again invite my children home for Yom Tov.”
• “You make us feel like we are receiving a gift from family who truly cares.”
These are not simply thank-you letters. They are stories of broken hearts finding hope again.
Endorsed by Leading Rabbanim
Rabbanim throughout Florida have given their heartfelt support to Keren Almonos V’Yesomim.
Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Marlow writes that there is ‘no greater joy than gladdening the hearts of widows and orphans’ and blesses every supporter with abundant brachos.
Rabbi Yehuda Leib Schapiro praises the organization for helping families in such a dignified way that they don’t even feel they are receiving charity.
Rabbi Alexander Kaller reminds us that Hashem is the ‘Father of orphans and Judge of widows.’
Rabbi Moishe Kievman writes that although we cannot bring back a husband or father, we can ease the pain by making sure every child has food on the table throughout the year.
You Can Change a Family’s Life
- $18 per week — A dollar a day to help feed a family.
• $36 per week — Sponsor one orphan.
• $72 per week — Support a widow.
• $136 per week — Feed a widow with two children.
• $172 per week — Feed a widow with three children.
• $800 per month — Completely sponsor a widow with two children.
• Or choose any amount and become a partner in this extraordinary mitzvah.Every donation restores dignity, relieves a mother’s constant worry, gives children wholesome meals, and brings joy back into homes.
One Act of Kindness. Endless Blessings.
You cannot erase the pain of losing a husband. But you can make sure a widow never has to wonder how she will feed her children.
Please join Keren Almonos V’Yesomim today. Sponsor a widow. Sponsor an orphan. Become a partner in restoring hope, dignity, and joy to families across Florida.
May Hashem bless you and your family with health, happiness, parnassah, nachas, and abundant bracha for caring for His most precious children.
