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 »

May 1st

by Michelle Stuffmann

This Spring, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger awarded more than $1.6 million in partnership grants to 96 anti-hunger organizations in the United States and Israel. ... continue reading »

Apr 9th

by Michelle Stuffmann

Reports to: Director of Outreach & Communications Summary: The Communications Manager works closely with the Director of Outreach & Communications to develop and implement strategies and tactics across all media and platforms, with the goal of building awareness of and regard for the organization and its work. S/he will contribute to the development and consistent ... 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 »

Mar 5th

by MAZON

“This just makes common sense, and—I think—it makes Jewish sense.” ... 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 »

Oct 21st 2011

by MAZON

MAZON is a proud partner in Food Day: Monday, October 24, 2011. ... continue reading »

Oct 19th 2011

by MAZON

The Super Committee is deliberating $1.5 Trillion in cuts. It is vitally important that SNAP, child nutrition and other safety net programs be spared. Please urge your Senator to sign on to this letter from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), which asks that SNAP and other low-income programs be protected in any deficit plan. ... continue reading »