MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger

Jul 14th 2009

by Ed Yerke-Robins

One of the most vibrant subjects in Darfur Now (our review here) is International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo and his efforts to prosecute Sudanese minister Ahmad Muhammad Harun & Janjaweed militia leader Ali Kushayb for war crimes. Those interested in a follow up should check out The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court, ... continue reading »

Jul 9th 2009

by Ed Yerke-Robins

Chipotle Mexican Grill is sponsoring a series of free screenings of the documentary Food, Inc. all month (check our our review & thoughts here). Most, including three in and around MAZON’s hometown of Los Angeles, are next week. Check out the full list here. ... continue reading »

Jun 17th 2009

by Ed Yerke-Robins

When you buy a pair of sneakers at the mall, you are assured of uniform size, color & quality, whether it’s in Berkeley, Biloxi or Baltimore. A kiddie pool is just as good whether purchased during the hot summer months or “out of season” in an icy winter. In the last 50 years, food has become ... continue reading »

Jun 1st 2009

by Ed Yerke-Robins

I consider my week on the Food Stamp Challenge to be a defining moment in both my work here at MAZON and my personal hunger education (if you’ve noticed, I can’t stop talking about it on this blog). With record numbers of people in the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – the new name for ... continue reading »

Nov 12th 2008

by Ed Yerke-Robins

The genocide in Sudan’s Darfur region remains the most vicious of our time. The Sudanese Armed Forces, anti-government rebel groups & Janjaweed militias continue to clash, killing hundreds of thousands with no end in sight. This explosion of violence reverberates into continuing crisis for over 2.5 million Darfuri refugees, innocent people caught without food, shelter ... continue reading »