MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger

Sep 17th 2010

by Joel E. Jacob

Tonight at sundown marks the start of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Known in English as the Day of Atonement, the holiday ushers in a period of serious self-reflection for millions of Jews across the United States and around the globe. For approximately 24 hours, we leave aside joy and contemplate ... continue reading »

Apr 19th 2010

by MAZON

Dear Speaker Pelosi, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger has been in the vanguard of addressing hunger and food insecurity in the United States for the past 25 years. We are writing in strong support of reauthorizing Child Nutrition Programs this year. With your help, this Congress has committed to addressing critical economic and health ... continue reading »

Mar 24th 2010

by Rabbi Elliott Kleinman

When we sit down to our Passover seder tables, as a people we will proclaim that we remember the days when we were not free, when we lived under the yoke of slavery in someone’s else’s land. Then we will extend an invitation to all who are hungry to come and eat with us, for ... continue reading »

Jul 30th 2009

by Ed Yerke-Robins

Child Nutrition Programs are very important to us at MAZON. We’ve been increasing awareness all summer under the banner “Hunger Doesn’t Take A Summer Vacation”. Our website features information about The Child Nutrition and Reauthorization Act of 2004, set to expire September 30, and many of our donors and partners have responded with advocacy, writing ... continue reading »