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College Hunger Visibility: Opportunities for Permanent Change in the 2023 Farm Bill
August 15, 2023 — Food insecurity, or the lack of consistent, accessible, and adequate food, impacts an alarming number of college students- at a rate far higher than across all U.S. households. Furthermore, the rates of food insecurity experienced by first-generation students, students of color and community college/two-year college students are even more shocking.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Challah for Hunger Transition to MAZON
July 11, 2023 — MAZON is excited and honored to be the new home of Challah for Hunger. We put together answers to some frequently asked questions for the transition.
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Committing to End Hunger Among LGBTQ Older Adults in Pride Month — and Beyond
June 30, 2023 — For decades, MAZON has been deeply concerned about food insecurity among older adults, and especially the unique needs of LGBTQ older adults who face persistent challenges to food security due to lifetime discrimination, victimization and social isolation among other systemic barriers. LGBTQ older adults are as much as 60% more likely to experience food insecurity than their non-LGBTQ counterparts.
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Building on Progress to Ensure Equitable Food Support in Israel
June 21, 2023 — In May, the Israeli Knesset passed a two-year national budget, including significant increases in funding for food security programs. However, more than 1.5 million Israelis still face hunger, and the way in which these new funds are distributed will be critical in ensuring all of those who need it receive support.
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The Jewish Imperative to Act: MAZON’s Hunger Action Month
June 16, 2023 — This August, we are calling you and your community to action for MAZON’s 2023 Hunger Action Month.
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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.
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