Among other things, she assisted in the distribution of food products to the needy, and also worked extensively for IDF widows. In one case, Peres adopted the children of one of the widows, upon her death, and even let them live for a period of time in the prime minister's official resident. However, her voluntary activity was under a heavy veil of secrecy, due to Peres' unwillingness to publicize her activity.[7]