Inspired by Jewish values and ideals, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger is a national organization fighting to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel.
Mazon | A Jewish Response To Hunger
There is no invisible line marking the boundaries of need. Hunger has not one face, but multiple. MAZON channels support from the Jewish community to end hunger in every community — a recognition that struggle is universal, and that human connection runs deep.
Our Mission
Ending hunger means working toward systemic change.
We advance policy solutions that confront hunger's root causes, particularly for populations and problems that have been previously overlooked or ignored. This includes hunger among military families, veterans, single mothers, Native Americans, and LGBTQ seniors.
MAZON Featured on Good Morning America
Good Morning America spoke with Josh Protas, Vice President of Public Policy, regarding military and their families dealing with food insecurity.
New MAZON Report, “Hungry in the Military”
As demand at food banks remains at an all-time high amid the COVID-19 pandemic, MAZON’s new report — “Hungry in the Military: Food Insecurity Among Military Families in the U.S.” — details the persistent food insecurity among currently serving military families and offers solutions.
Make a gift to MAZON’s COVID-19 Recovery Fund today
Our COVID-19 Recovery Fund supports critical efforts to ensure that everyone has immediate access to the food they need, with dignity — without exposing themselves to further danger or putting their dietary or nutritional needs to the side. Your support makes MAZON’s work possible. Make your gift today.
This is Hunger
MAZON’s powerful, immersive digital video experience explores who struggles with hunger in America and why. This Is Hunger features images by renowned photographer and documentarian Barbara Grover, with concept design by Marni Gittleman. Learn more.
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MAZON is growing a national network of grassroots anti-hunger groups (eJewish Philanthropy)
MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, will disburse $2.5 million to 52 local organizations across the country and in Israel, Mia Hubbard, MAZON’s vice president of programs, told eJewishPhilanthropy. The grant program aims to integrate advocacy and direct service. Read more.
Next Pride month, we need to talk about LGBTQ food insecurity (The Forward’s Scribe)
While Pride Month recently gave us the opportunity to reflect on all of the contributions and successes of the LGBTQ community, it also demanded an awareness of the many challenges the community continues to confront. Read more.
Advancing Solutions to End Hunger Among Military Families and Veterans (Ms. Magazine)
Military families face unique financial challenges and are thus vulnerable to food insecurity. This is felt acutely among women veterans, veterans of color and military spouses, who are typically women. Read more.