Some 250 young Britons packed more than their suitcases on Israel trips. In support of poverty relief organisation the Jaffa Institute, they have been filling food boxes for Israelis in need.
Jaffa dispatches 700 food packages every month, containing such basics as flour, pasta and canned vegetables. The recipients are Jewish, Christian and Muslim families identified by the social services. Boxes need to be filled carefully because of the targeted nature of some items - for example, baby food or products meeting dietary requirements. During festivals, demand for the food aid doubles.
Members of the British groups also helped out at the institute's after-school activity centres.
BBYO member Josh Rom volunteered with his tour group. He was struck by how hard the charity worked for the less fortunate.
