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MAZON Leads National Jewish Organizations Urging Congress to Protect SNAP, Other Programs

May 30, 2023 — MAZON led a group of 18 national Jewish organizations in a letter urging Congress and the Biden Administration to protect critical programs that support Americans facing hunger and poverty.

2023 Farm Bill Priorities: Puerto Rico

May 4, 2023 — It is imperative that Congress ensures that the people of Puerto Rico can access the same nutrition benefits as all other Americans.

MAZON’s 2023 Farm Bill Priorities

April 25, 2023 — The next Farm Bill must protect against hunger by strengthening SNAP and other essential federal nutrition assistance programs, remove barriers to access for struggling individuals and families, and increase access to affordable, nutritious foods for vulnerable populations to support good nutrition and health.

The Hunger Cliff: Slashed SNAP Benefits Push Millions of Americans Over the Edge

March 7, 2023 — As March begins and many of us look forward to spring weather or longer days, millions of Americans are facing significant slashes to life-saving food assistance because pandemic extensions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) expired on March 1.

The Comfiest Seat At The Gala: A Sneak Peek at our Virtual Museum

December 19, 2022 — Last week, guests joined us from the comfiest seat in the house for a virtual gala and a preview of MAZON’s new virtual museum for an engaging, interactive take on virtual celebrations.

Beyond Disasters: Food Equity and Justice for Puerto Rico

November 22, 2022 — The territorial status of Puerto Rico is a significant barrier for U.S. citizens and residents on the island struggling with hunger — the people of Puerto Rico cannot access the same federal safety net benefits as those in the states. Instead, those in Puerto Rico can only receive benefits from the Programa de Asistencia Nutricional (NAP), which is inferior to SNAP in many ways including benefit amounts, predictability, and responsiveness to natural disasters.

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Urge Congress to Address Food Insecurity Among LGBTQ Older Adults

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