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MAZON Lauds Introduction of Bipartisan Senate Military Hunger Bill

April 30, 2021 — With food banks located on or near every military base in the U.S., new bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate will address the pervasive problem of military hunger and establish stability for military families to meet their basic needs. The bill implements recommendations from MAZON's recent report on military hunger.

Following Biden’s First Joint Address to Congress, MAZON Welcomes Continued Investment in Food Access, Nutrition

April 29, 2021 — President Biden concluded his first 100 days in office with a joint address to Congress in which he referenced the miles long lines of cars at food banks during the pandemic. MAZON celebrated the administration's continued prioritization of food access and nutrition, praising the American Families Plan.

Craig Newmark Philanthropies Invests in Anti-Hunger Organization Amid Worsening Hunger Crisis for Veterans, Military Families

April 15, 2021 — To address the pervasive and persistent food insecurity among veterans and military families, Craig Newmark Philanthropies announced a $100,000 investment in MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger. The grant will support the national anti-hunger organization’s efforts to remove barriers and increase access to food and nutrition for veterans and military families.

New MAZON Report: Hungry in the Military

April 5, 2021 — As demand at food banks remains at an all-time high amid the COVID-19 pandemic, MAZON's new report details the persistent food insecurity among currently serving military families and offers solutions.

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