MAZON collaborates with diverse stakeholders to showcase what’s possible: a country built on compassion, mutual support, and meaningful opportunity. By reflecting on the world as it is, we create a vision of what it could be — one where those in need are supported, the powerful are held to account, and hunger is a distant memory.
Purim
Every year on Purim, we reflect on the powerful story of Esther — called on by her community and at great personal risk, she took the mantle of leadership and advocated to change the fate of those who were marginalized. In her spirit, we hope you will utilize MAZON’s Purim materials for your family or community celebrations and contact Paul Sherman, Outreach Manager, with any questions.
Purim E-cards
Fulfill the Purim mitzvot of giving Mishloach Manot and Matanot L'evyonim (gifts of food and charity) by sending Purim eCards to your loved ones and supporting MAZON. All Purim donations will be doubled by the Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund, up to $10,000.
Purim Carnival Activity: "Hunger Is Stressful"
With a nod to traditional Purim mitzvah of Mishloach Manot (gifts of fruit), offer a MAZON "Hunger Is Stressful" oranges and educate your community about the injustice of hunger.
Purim Activities
Explore options for social action activities and discussions during your Purim celebrations.
Purim Ads
MAZON has created Purim ads for congregation and/or community newsletters, available as half or full page, in both PDF and JPEG formats.
Your community can help end hunger.
Many of us participate in Mishloach Manot and Matanot L'evyonim (gifts of food and charity) during the season of Purim. Please consider taking this one step further by fundraising for MAZON's work to change the systems and policies that allow hunger to persist.
Stories
Sharing stories of people struggling with food insecurity is a powerful way to help your community better understand the realities of who is hungry in America today and why. MAZON’s This Is Hunger program includes stories that are ideal for sharing in sermons or Purim study sessions.
Take Action
Urge Congress to Advance Solutions for Single Mothers Facing Hunger
Congress must improve access to vital nutrition benefits for single mothers and address the many circumstances and systemic challenges that contribute to hunger. Take action now.
Make a gift to MAZON’s Spotlight Fund
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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