Against the backdrop of preparations for the Passover holiday, Leket Israel, the National Food Bank, has found that food waste during this holiday time is about 14 percent higher than other months of the year. At the same time, there is a sharp increase in requests from NGOs for food support for needy families during this period. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more from Gidi Kroch, CEO of Leket Israel.

(Photo: Burning leavened items before Passover. Matanya Tausig/Flash90)

<p>Against the backdrop of preparations for the Passover holiday, Leket Israel, the National Food Bank, has found that food waste during this holiday time is about 14 percent higher than other months of the year. At the same time, there is a sharp increase in requests from NGOs for food support for needy families during this period. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more from Gidi Kroch, CEO of Leket Israel.</p>
<p>(Photo: Burning leavened items before Passover. Matanya Tausig/Flash90)</p>

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