MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger

May 10th

by Michelle Stuffmann

MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger is proud to announce its co-sponsorship of On1Foot (On1Foot.com), a web portal for Jewish text and educational resources that enables Jewish clergy, educators and activists to broaden and deepen their conversations about the intersection of Judaism and social justice. We have just shared our first dvar torah (click here ... continue reading »

Apr 5th

by Abby J. Leibman

As leaders of national advocacy organizations, we cannot stand by while the health and well-being of one of every six American men, women and children are threatened. As leaders of Jewish advocacy organizations, we are further compelled to act by the arrival of Passover, a holiday that opens with an invitation to “Let all who are hungry come and eat.” ... continue reading »

Jan 3rd

by MAZON

Original article published in the Jewish Exponent on December 28, 2011 Opinion: Growing Income Disparity Also Equals Growth in Hunger by Ruth S. Laibson I am usually proud to call Philadelphia my home. But a recent study that highlights our city’s increasing income segregation contains some very disquieting facts that should challenge all of us ... continue reading »

Jan 3rd

by Abby J. Leibman

Originally published in ‘Tis The Season, an independent supplement to the Chicago Sun-Times. by Abby J. Leibman President & CEO, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger December 23, 2011 As an advocate, I often spend my days in a state of outrage. I am buffeted by chilling statistics, the devastating experiences of families in need ... continue reading »

Nov 18th 2011

by MAZON

It appears we may have reached a crossroads in our history as a nation. How we proceed - how our elected representatives act on our behalf - will not only effect the quality of life for tens of millions of Americans, but also could determine the competitiveness of our economy for generations to come. ... continue reading »

May 27th 2011

by Neil Salowitz

Funding issues are dominating the debate on Capitol Hill. Here are two opportunities for you to weigh in with your Members of Congress. ... continue reading »

Apr 28th 2011

by Abby J. Leibman

Hiding in the pages of the House of Representatives’ proposed 2012 budget is a stripping away of federal funding for our safety net food programs. ... continue reading »

Mar 17th 2011

by Abby J. Leibman

It's almost Purim - a festive time that involves dressing up and wearing masks that hide our true identity. For us these masks are a symbol of heroism, of fighting for what's right despite the risk involved. But for others, masks serve a different, less joyous purpose. ... continue reading »

Jan 31st 2011

by Michelle Stuffmann

Innovative program will improve access to nutritious meals for those in need ... continue reading »

Dec 2nd 2010

by Barbara H. Bergen

(from the Food Resource and Action Center) MAZON applauds the House of Representatives for passing The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act today. President Obama is expected to quickly sign the bill. This is very good news, but we’re not completely out of the woods yet. This bill includes a cut to future SNAP benefits; to say ... continue reading »