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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Following Midterm Elections, Hunger Must Transcend Politics for Federal and State Leaders
Hunger remains a defining challenge for the United States, and it must not be a partisan issue. Americans from all walks of life, in every state and congressional district, confront the realities of hunger on a daily basis. Read more.
Colorado Makes History Passing First Ballot Initiative to Provide Free School Meals for Children Statewide
Colorado voters demonstrated the power of democracy through a historic ballot measure, ensuring that from now on, all children in Colorado public schools will be able to focus not on hunger but on learning. Read more.
At Fort Wadsworth, MAZON and Military Family Advocates, Sen. Gillibrand Call Military Hunger ‘Unconscionable’
MAZON and the nation’s largest grass-roots military family support organization Blue Star Families joined Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Sept. 11 first responder and veterans’ rights activist John Feal today in demanding national policies that end hunger in the military. Read more.