Tackling Hunger in Israel

Since its founding, MAZON has been working to address food security and severe poverty issues in Israel. With staff on the ground working with 17 partner organizations, our vision is that Israel will take active steps to respond to growing hunger through common-sense policy reforms and support for the charitable sector. MAZON recently launched a Hebrew-language website (mazon-israel.org), which includes a clearinghouse of data and research about the scope of food insecurity in Israel. With our partners, we are creating an infrastructure for policy change, raising awareness, and shaping public discourse about this complex and persistent issue.

By the numbers:

Nearly 26%

of Israelis experience food insecurity, and of these, more than 40% are considered to be living with severe hunger.

18.8%

of older Israelis struggle to put food on the table.

33.5%

of Israeli children go to bed hungry several times a month.

More than 25%

of Israelis are unemployed in the wake of COVID-19.

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MAZON Announces New Grants to Build Capacity for Long-Term Solutions to Hunger

July 24, 2024 – Amid concerns about ongoing systemic issues in Israel — high cost of food, industry workers going without income, food systems being disrupted, etc. — MAZON and its partners continue raising awareness and advocating for policy solutions at all levels of government. Read more.

The Shifting Landscape of Food Security in Israel

October 19, 2023 – Emergency relief and longer-term recovery work for those impacted will last for a long time, and the context for our work ahead is changing. Read more.

MAZON Makes Emergency Grants to Address Food Insecurity in Israel

October 19th, 2023 – MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger made an emergency investment totaling $100,000 to support marginalized communities facing food insecurity in Israel. Read More.

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. Read more.

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