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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.

Reproductive Rights, Hunger, and the Midterms

November 4, 2022 — When a stunning 30 percent of single mothers and their children live in poverty, hunger in this country is a national disgrace. Exacerbating it will prove devastating, not only for these families but to our economy and our very national security. While programs like SNAP and WIC provide crucial benefits for families in need, they remain modest compared to other government spending. They offer a lifeline, but not yet the meaningful support that can lift these families out of poverty.

Dispatch from DC: MAZON at USDA’s Nutrition Security and Healthcare Conference

October 28, 2022 — By bringing together leaders from USDA, HHS, health care providers, insurers, logistics companies, agency staff, congressional staff, and nonprofits, the conference aimed to share best practices and find solutions in our work that can be emulated across industries.

Historic Advancements in Israel

October 19, 2022 — In Israel, where over one quarter of the population faces food insecurity, MAZON leads a powerful anti-hunger advocacy coalition of 17 partner organizations. Even during this time of great political instability in Israel, our coalition has achieved historic success.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Renewing Our Focus on Food Security for All

October 14, 2022 — Hispanic Heritage month is a recognition of culture and resilience, but it is also a reminder that Latinos continue to endure targeted rhetoric from elected officials, higher rates of wage theft due to language barriers, and especially pertinent to our work at MAZON, disproportionately high rates of food insecurity.

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Your support of MAZON’s Spotlight Fund furthers this work, allowing us to fight to end hunger among military families, veterans, Native Americans, single mothers, LGBTQ seniors, the people of Puerto Rico and the territories, and all who struggle. Your gift today strengthens this mission and helps to build a community dedicated to ending hunger for everyone. Join us.

Urge Congress to Address Food Insecurity Among LGBTQ Older Adults

Congress must designate LGBTQ older adults as a population of “Greatest Social Need” to increase funding for LGBTQ-inclusive programs and help target local services to this population. Take action now.

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