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Behind the Mission: Food Insecurity in the Military and Veteran Population (PsychArmor)

April 27, 2022 — On this episode, Josh Protas discusses food insecurity in the military and veteran population and what organizations like MAZON are doing to bring awareness and suggest solutions to the problem.
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On Purim, we remember that charity alone will not end hunger (J Weekly)

March 18, 2022 — A deep truth about justice sits at the center of Purim, and it’s one that has always been the touchstone for our work. Purim is a celebration of pleasure, including the joy of giving.
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Here Is What Defense Needs to Do to Help Hungry Military (Inside Sources)

March 16, 2022 — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Mounting inflation. The lingering COVID pandemic. Our country’s monumental challenges touch everyone, but they present a unique set of pressures on active military families who struggle with hunger.
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Senators push to expand food aid for low-income troops (Roll Call)

March 8, 2022 — Legislation would enable more troops to qualify by not counting housing allowance as part of their income
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Opinion: Help keep vital food program alive (Charleston Gazette)

March 2, 2022 — What if you could turn $20 into $40? What if that money could improve the health of your family, giving you the ability to buy fresh fruits and vegetables while freeing up money to pay for much-needed medications? SNAP Stretch does it.
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This year, politicians must resolve to do more for the hungry (Sun Sentinel)

February 2, 2022 — U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Boca Raton, and Abby Leibman, the president and CEO of MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, write that the pandemic has shown what a strengthened social safety net can do. It's up to leaders at all levels of government to make sure programs like the Child Tax Credit and enhanced Electronic Benefits Transfer remain in place.
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