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.
Al Reich Leadership Challenge
Al Reich (z”l), a beloved and respected pillar of the Scranton, PA Jewish community, made support of MAZON’s important work a part of his legacy. Al’s support of MAZON’s Spotlight Fund reflects his strong commitment to Jewish values and his deep concern for our most vulnerable neighbors.
In his memory, and with the support of his local community, we have launched the Al Reich Leadership Challenge – a campaign to raise a transformational $1,000,000 for MAZON’s Spotlight Fund. Al’s lead gift of half a million dollars allows us to launch a matching challenge: all gifts to MAZON’s Spotlight Fund will be doubled, up to $500,000. Join us in honoring Al’s extraordinary legacy of caring for the most vulnerable among us – make your gift today!
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.
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 Decries Supreme Court’s Anti-Abortion Ruling as a Matter of Economic Injustice
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MAZON Responds to Report Documenting Brutality at Government Schools toward Native American Children
MAZON Calls for National Reckoning and Support for Indigenous Food Sovereignty
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Advocates Submit Joint Recommendations to Federal Agencies for Implementation of Military Family Basic Needs Allowance
MAZON, MOAA, and NMFA jointly sent a letter to the U.S. Departments of Defense (DoD) and Agriculture (USDA), thanking both agencies for their efforts to address food insecurity among America’s military families. Read more.