There are several ways that we can end hunger, but we have to think big and focus on bold policies. Please join us in action.
Take Action
Reject Cruel Budget Cuts to SNAP
Despite rising food prices and economic uncertainty plaguing millions of low-income American families, Republicans in Congress are proposing budget cuts that would hurt most people while extending and expanding tax breaks for businesses and the wealthy. Please join MAZON in calling on Members of Congress to reject cuts to SNAP and other federal nutrition assistance programs.
Urge Congress to Protect Life-Saving Federal Aid
President Trump released a swath of unlawful executive orders and issued a memo directing agencies to withhold approved federal grants, including those that provide assistance to millions of Americans facing food insecurity. The unilateral and unlawful freezing of federal aid — resources that have been provided by Congress — throws support for food security and other anti-poverty programs into jeopardy. While we do not yet know the impact of this policy directive, we know that it is reckless and cruel. It could have truly devastating consequences for Americans of all walks of life. MAZON is activating every tool at our disposal to fight back against this — please join us in calling on every Member of Congress to do the same.
Urge Your Elected Officials to Address the Food Distribution Crisis in Indian Country
This High Holy Day season, please join MAZON as we continue to echo calls from Tribal leaders, urging policymakers to address urgent and ongoing food shortages and delivery delays impacting the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Because of a government contracting failure, these two USDA programs have been plagued by problems for months that have left Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) and other service providers without necessary food items. We are proud to partner with Tribal organizations and leaders, and we hope you will join us in reminding policymakers that they have an obligation to respond to this emergency and work to advance long-term food security policies driven by Tribes and Indigenous communities.
Urge Congress to protect SNAP and lift up other MAZON priorities in the Farm Bill
The Farm Bill is one of the most transformational pieces of legislation that Congress regularly reauthorizes, and it is up for renewal. In addition to authorizing SNAP (food stamps) and other federal nutrition programs that serve tens of millions of Americans each year, the Farm Bill presents a unique opportunity to advance long-overdue policy solutions to the food security challenges of many special populations that MAZON prioritizes. Take action now.
Urge Congress: Pass the Expanded Child Tax Credit Now
Policymakers have reached a new bipartisan agreement to expand the Child Tax Credit, which would provide critical support to millions of families facing poverty and hunger. If passed, this would help 16 million children whose families are currently ineligible for this federal assistance. While we continue to push for stronger and longer-term policy solutions to address hunger, the Child Tax Credit is a proven and powerful tool to lift families out of poverty. Congress must pass the Wyden-Smith tax plan as an important step forward. Take action now.
Urge Congress to Fully Fund WIC — We Cannot Turn Away 2 Million Moms and Young Children
Congress has failed to provide sufficient funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). With rising food costs, more people need support, and our government must step up. If they don’t, insufficient funding for WIC will force states to turn away an estimated 2 million mothers and young children from receiving vital nutrition assistance, creating a waiting list for the first time in over 25 years. Take action now.
Other Ways to Take Action
Support MAZON’s Fight to End Hunger
There are many ways to support the fight to end hunger — such as starting a fundraiser, including MAZON in your simcha, giving in honor or in memory of someone special in your life, setting up recurring gifts, and including MAZON in your estate plan. Learn more.
Include MAZON in Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Jewish tradition teaches that we deepen our own happiness when we share our joyous celebrations with people in need. MAZON has created materials to integrate meaningful tzedakah and tikkun olam opportunities into Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations.
Download our Bar/Bat Mitzvah guide and please contact Naama Haviv, Vice President of Community Engagement, for more information.
Educate Your Community
MAZON offers a suite of materials to help educate and engage individuals and communities about the scope of hunger and how we can work together to end it. Learn more.
This is Hunger
MAZON’s powerful, immersive digital video experience explores who struggles with hunger in America and why. This Is Hunger features images by renowned photographer and documentarian Barbara Grover, with concept design by Marni Gittleman. Learn more.
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