MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger

Sep1st2010

by Ed Yerke-Robins

MAZON mourns the loss of our longtime friend and colleague Bob Forney, CEO of the Global FoodBanking Network, who died suddenly on August 29. Bob has been held in high esteem by all of us in the anti-hunger community, and he will be greatly missed. Our most sincere condolences go out to his family and ... continue reading »

Aug17th2010

by Barbara Bergen

We need you to be the voice of the voiceless. Last week, the Senate and House respectively passed legislation that cut funding for future SNAP/Food Stamp benefits to pay for state Medicaid and teacher retention relief. Now the Senate has passed a Child Nutrition Reauthorization bill that would result in future cuts of $14 billion ... continue reading »

Aug12th2010

by Ed Yerke-Robins

Download the full invitation in PDF format here. “Let us launch a Jewish campaign against hunger. Drawing on all our resources—our wealth and our wisdom, our customs and our competencies, our memories and our dreams—let us create an old/new tradition. Henceforward, as in olden times, let us set aside a portion of our joy to ... continue reading »

Aug3rd2010

by Leonard Fein

It would be an absurd overstatement to say that we were friends, but it is true that some 20 years ago, along with Irv Cramer, then the executive director of MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, I spent the better part of a week traveling through Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi, a trip organized for us ... continue reading »

Jul30th2010

by Shirley Davidoff

In 2009, a group of Dallas young professionals started the Battle of the Jewish YP’s: Young Professionals Bowling League to bring Jewish young professionals together from across the Dallas Jewish Community. Last summer, the bowling teams were based on synagogue affiliation. This summer, bowlers were asked to choose their own teams and a Jewish organization ... continue reading »

Jul12th2010

by Ed Yerke-Robins

Sunday, October 24th, 2010 Central Synagogue, New York, New York Luncheon 12:30PM Honoring MAZON’s Founder, Leonard Fein More details to come! ... continue reading »

Jul8th2010

by Ivan Porto

One of the greatest simchas in life comes from sharing with others. For the past 25 years, MAZON has partnered with families across the country to bring a bit of joy from a birth, bar/bat mitzvah or wedding into the lives of people at risk of hunger. With nearly 15% of Americans living in food-insecure ... continue reading »

Jun30th2010

by Innocentia Riker

On May 25, Innocentia Riker and Elaine Himelfarb, program officers with MAZON, attended a “Women to Women Luncheon” hosted by a longtime grantee: The International Medical Corps (IMC). The event was a compelling gathering of over 200 amazing women commemorating IMC’s 25 years of relentless humanitarian relief work around the globe. IMC’s recent and ongoing ... continue reading »

Jun18th2010

by Ed Yerke-Robins

One year ago, Mark Bernstein and Carolyn Weiss shared their love for each other with friends and family at their wedding. They also shared their passion for tzedakah, encouraging their guests to give in their honor to MAZON instead of bring physical gifts. In fact, this pursuit is what brought the couple together. Here is ... continue reading »

Jun11th2010

by Ed Yerke-Robins

Father’s Day is June 20th. One of our most sacred mitzvot is to honor our parents. Their labor nourishes us, their wisdom guides us, and their love nurtures us. Honor their legacy or blessed memory with a tribute donation to MAZON. Our grantees work tirelessly so that families in every community can share the opportunities ... continue reading »