If you have fallen into financial distress because of the current situation, there are several places you can contact for support.

Ogen Foundation has opened a financial-social emergency headquarters and allocated 100 million NIS for assistance. The foundation provides interest-free loans to households and subsidized-interest loans to small businesses (Prime + 1.5%), in addition to business guidance and support. Their emergency hotline can be reached at *3309.

Pitchon-Lev Organization has expanded its assistance to citizens and provides food packages, essential household supplies such as clothing, hygiene products, toys, and electrical appliances, as well as emergency kits for public shelters in peripheral areas. In addition, Pitchon-Lev operates a telephone service center that assists with exercising rights in medical, financial, employment, and property damage matters. The service is provided free of charge, Sunday through Thursday, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, at *5922 or via the website zbekalut.org.il.

The Freelancers Forum of the Histadrut has established a dedicated emergency headquarters for freelancers and business owners. The forum offers eligibility checks for grants and compensation, guidance in dealing with government authorities, and professional support in realizing rights. The hotlines operate 24 hours a day at: 050-2536691, 050-407-6676, and 03-7756888.