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A Hungry Thanksgiving For Too Many Military Families (Ms. Magazine)

November 23, 2021 — Americans can agree on the terrible hypocrisy of asking men and women to serve, even as we fail to ensure that their families have enough to eat.
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Democrats push to help hungry troops, as Pentagon offers limited aid (Roll Call)

November 18, 2021 — With scores of thousands of military personnel reportedly having trouble feeding their families, Democratic lawmakers in both chambers urged leaders of the Armed Services committees in letters Wednesday not to stint in providing relief for "the scourge of military hunger."
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News Coverage from MAZON’s testimony before the House Agriculture Subcommittee

November 18, 2021 — Last week, MAZON delivered powerful Congressional testimony about veteran and military hunger before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. Following the hearing, several news outlets covered MAZON’s expertise and solutions to this important problem.
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Thousands Of Military Families Struggle With Food Insecurity (AP News)

November 15, 2021 — It’s a hidden crisis that has existed for years inside one of the most well-funded institutions on the planet and has only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. As many as 160,000 active-duty military members are having trouble feeding their families.
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Living on the Edge of Food Insecurity (Hadassah Magazine)

November 9, 2021 — Jews are not immune to food insecurity. While charities help address the need, they will never be able to feed every hungry person in their community.
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Hero Veterans Are Stepping Up to Feed Fellow Vets Suffering from Food Insecurity: ‘It’s Personal’ (People)

November 5, 2021 — Food insecurity among post-9/11 veterans is more than twice the national average, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made things worse.
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MAZON spotlights issues and populations where larger organizations and the government have yet to turn their focus. Your support for MAZON’s Spotlight Fund furthers this work, by 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. Make your gift today.

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