MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger

Mar 17th 2010

by Ed Yerke-Robins

Using one of the most evocative lines from the traditional Passover Seder – “Let all who are hungry come and eat” – the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) and MAZON have re-contextualized the historical message of redemption from slavery with the modern struggle faced by hungry children across our country by creating the Child ... continue reading »

Mar 8th 2010

by Ed Yerke-Robins

During the Passover Seder, we open the doors of our homes and invites all who are hungry to come and eat. Are we really ready to feed all those hungry people? 1 out of every 8 people in Los Angeles is food insecure, making it the “Hunger Capital” of the United States. Come to the ... continue reading »

Mar 3rd 2010

by Ed Yerke-Robins

Temple Isaiah‘s LEFTY Youth Group has a wonderful tradition. For 24 years now, the Lexington teens have raised money for MAZON in an annual dinner. This year, their dinner broke two records: with over 300 guests, it had the highest attendance of prior events, and thanks to LEFTY’s hard work and their guests’ generosity, the ... continue reading »

Feb 19th 2010

by Ed Yerke-Robins

On February 7th, MAZON Partner Synagogue Anshe Emet hosted an Anti-Hunger Advocacy Shabbaton. We didn’t realize at the time that the congregants hosting the many politicians – from local leaders all the way to Democratic Party Whip Dick Durbin – were Anshe Emet’s Bar & Bat Mitzvah students! When you think of an “advocate”, what’s ... continue reading »

Jan 21st 2010

by Ed Yerke-Robins

Since our last update from Haiti, a major aftershock has struck the country, further complicating emergency relief efforts. The mass exodus of survivors away from Port-au-Prince continues to grow, increasing demands on rural communities outside the capital city. We were able to reconnect with Lambi Fund, our long-time grantee in Haiti, to provide another update ... continue reading »

Jan 19th 2010

by Ed Yerke-Robins

The response to MAZON’s Emergency Haiti Relief Fund, launched last Wednesday, has been incredible. As of this post, you’ve helped us nearly $140,000. This money is going right back into the field. Here’s a brief update from our partners in Haiti: A team from the International Medical Corps. (IMC) has been in stationed in Port-au-Prince ... continue reading »

Jan 13th 2010

by Ed Yerke-Robins

UPDATE 01/19/10: News from our partners in the field are posted here. Yesterday, a major earthquake struck Haiti. Buildings crumbled, hospitals collapsed, and even the Presidential palace fell. Today, countless people dig through rubble with their bare hands, looking for any trace of loved ones. In response to this tragedy, MAZON hit the ground running. ... continue reading »

Dec 10th 2009

by Ed Yerke-Robins

Tomorrow is the first night of Chanukah. It’s also the first night of Twanukah (Twitter + Chanukah), our first campaign conducted through @StopHunger, our 11,500-follower strong presence on Twitter. Through @StopHunger, we’re thrilled to connect with grantees in the field, and the next generation of hunger fighters. Year-round, you share your enthusiasm with us, and ... continue reading »

Nov 20th 2009

by Ed Yerke-Robins

The USDA reports that 49 million Americans – 1 in 7 – went hungry in 2008. Nearly a million in Los Angeles face hunger every day. Fed Up? You’re not the only one. Everyone deserves the right to eat healthy and live free of hunger. On a national level, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and the Obama ... continue reading »

Nov 19th 2009

by Ed Yerke-Robins

Last week, we tweeted that Hurricane Ida hit the heart of El Salvador. Subsequent updates from the field have showed us how bad things really are. The storm destabilized weather patterns. Torrential rains & terrifying floods ripped through the capital city of San Salvador and 60% of the countryside. Nearly 200 people lost their lives, and over 10,000 lost ... continue reading »