MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger
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A Jewish Response to Hunger
MAZON channels support from the Jewish community to end hunger in every community — a recognition that struggle is universal, and that human connection runs deep.
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👋 Hi, we're MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger! For 40 years, we've been working to #EndHunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the U.S. and Israel.
We're here to share policy updates, info about hunger in our communities, and some of our favorite Jewish food 🍎 Come join us! mazon.org
We're here to share policy updates, info about hunger in our communities, and some of our favorite Jewish food 🍎 Come join us! mazon.org
As we enter Shabbat with #Hanukkah starting this weekend, let your messages of love and light reach even further this year. Send a MAZON Hanukkah eCard, honoring those you care about in a way that will protect food assistance nationwide. #ShabbatShalom! giving.mazon.org/page/hanukka...
giving.mazon.org
December 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
As we enter Shabbat with #Hanukkah starting this weekend, let your messages of love and light reach even further this year. Send a MAZON Hanukkah eCard, honoring those you care about in a way that will protect food assistance nationwide. #ShabbatShalom! giving.mazon.org/page/hanukka...
26 states have slashed income taxes since 2021, meaning less revenue for basic needs programs. Now these states will be burdened with new SNAP costs thanks to the GOP tax bill.
From @propublica.org: https://www.propublica.org/article/food-stamps-crisis-snap-big-beautiful-bill-state-tax-cuts
From @propublica.org: https://www.propublica.org/article/food-stamps-crisis-snap-big-beautiful-bill-state-tax-cuts
Wave of Tax Cuts Has Left Many States Vulnerable to Trump SNAP and Medicaid Crisis
President Donald Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act will shift billions in costs for SNAP and Medicaid to states. But with 26 having cut or eliminated state income taxes just since 2021, the...
www.propublica.org
December 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
26 states have slashed income taxes since 2021, meaning less revenue for basic needs programs. Now these states will be burdened with new SNAP costs thanks to the GOP tax bill.
From @propublica.org: https://www.propublica.org/article/food-stamps-crisis-snap-big-beautiful-bill-state-tax-cuts
From @propublica.org: https://www.propublica.org/article/food-stamps-crisis-snap-big-beautiful-bill-state-tax-cuts
Thanks to @npr.org, Montana Public Radio, and @kffhealthnews.org for highlighting the resilience and acute food security challenges of Indigenous communities. Today, MAZON is as committed as ever to working with our longtime Tribal partners to address the systemic problems that continue to persist.
SNAP was restored, but many indigenous Americans still struggle with food insecurity
During the government shutdown, disruptions in food aid rippled across reservations. Both residents and tribal officials had to make tough choices, and are still feeling the financial impacts.
www.npr.org
December 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Thanks to @npr.org, Montana Public Radio, and @kffhealthnews.org for highlighting the resilience and acute food security challenges of Indigenous communities. Today, MAZON is as committed as ever to working with our longtime Tribal partners to address the systemic problems that continue to persist.
Food is a human right. Not a privilege.
In the US, over 47 million people face hunger, including 1 in 5 children. We're fighting for long-term solutions.
This #HumanRightsDay, we're fighting to ensure no one goes hungry. Because respecting human rights starts with meeting basic needs.
In the US, over 47 million people face hunger, including 1 in 5 children. We're fighting for long-term solutions.
This #HumanRightsDay, we're fighting to ensure no one goes hungry. Because respecting human rights starts with meeting basic needs.
December 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Food is a human right. Not a privilege.
In the US, over 47 million people face hunger, including 1 in 5 children. We're fighting for long-term solutions.
This #HumanRightsDay, we're fighting to ensure no one goes hungry. Because respecting human rights starts with meeting basic needs.
In the US, over 47 million people face hunger, including 1 in 5 children. We're fighting for long-term solutions.
This #HumanRightsDay, we're fighting to ensure no one goes hungry. Because respecting human rights starts with meeting basic needs.
Hanukkah is less than a week away!
This year, let your messages of love and light reach even further.
When you send light into someone's life, you help ensure that others don't have to face the darkness of an empty table.
Get your eCards: giving.mazon.org/page/hanukka...
This year, let your messages of love and light reach even further.
When you send light into someone's life, you help ensure that others don't have to face the darkness of an empty table.
Get your eCards: giving.mazon.org/page/hanukka...
This Hanukkah, let your light be part of something larger.
Today, 47 million Americans are struggling with hunger — and now, critical federal food assistance is being eliminated. Millions who rely on SNAP to feed their families are at risk of being left behin...
giving.mazon.org
December 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Hanukkah is less than a week away!
This year, let your messages of love and light reach even further.
When you send light into someone's life, you help ensure that others don't have to face the darkness of an empty table.
Get your eCards: giving.mazon.org/page/hanukka...
This year, let your messages of love and light reach even further.
When you send light into someone's life, you help ensure that others don't have to face the darkness of an empty table.
Get your eCards: giving.mazon.org/page/hanukka...
The attacks on food assistance programs are happening at an unprecedented pace. Advocates need resources NOW to fight back.
MAZON's Quick Reaction Fund was built for this moment.
The QRF delivers. Since 2017, we've deployed nearly $775,000 across 73 rapid-response campaigns.
MAZON's Quick Reaction Fund was built for this moment.
The QRF delivers. Since 2017, we've deployed nearly $775,000 across 73 rapid-response campaigns.
Quick Reaction Fund: Hunger Requires A Faster Response
mazon.org
December 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The attacks on food assistance programs are happening at an unprecedented pace. Advocates need resources NOW to fight back.
MAZON's Quick Reaction Fund was built for this moment.
The QRF delivers. Since 2017, we've deployed nearly $775,000 across 73 rapid-response campaigns.
MAZON's Quick Reaction Fund was built for this moment.
The QRF delivers. Since 2017, we've deployed nearly $775,000 across 73 rapid-response campaigns.
Sec Rollins just threatened to withhold SNAP from states that won't hand over private recipient data, despite a federal court blocking exactly this kind of retaliation.
We filed suit earlier this year to stop USDA from collecting personal data and we won't stop protecting SNAP recipients.
We filed suit earlier this year to stop USDA from collecting personal data and we won't stop protecting SNAP recipients.
Trump Admin Hostility Towards SNAP Continues in Face of Court Orders
mazon.org
December 4, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Sec Rollins just threatened to withhold SNAP from states that won't hand over private recipient data, despite a federal court blocking exactly this kind of retaliation.
We filed suit earlier this year to stop USDA from collecting personal data and we won't stop protecting SNAP recipients.
We filed suit earlier this year to stop USDA from collecting personal data and we won't stop protecting SNAP recipients.
We were thrilled to host Assemblymember Nick Schultz and nonprofits for a roundtable at our LA HQ.
MAZON and our partners expressed concerns and challenges with the Assemblymember.
Thank you to our amazing partners for joining this important and productive event.
MAZON and our partners expressed concerns and challenges with the Assemblymember.
Thank you to our amazing partners for joining this important and productive event.
December 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
We were thrilled to host Assemblymember Nick Schultz and nonprofits for a roundtable at our LA HQ.
MAZON and our partners expressed concerns and challenges with the Assemblymember.
Thank you to our amazing partners for joining this important and productive event.
MAZON and our partners expressed concerns and challenges with the Assemblymember.
Thank you to our amazing partners for joining this important and productive event.
Today is the day #GivingTuesday is HERE.
Hunger continues to fall hardest on those already facing systemic injustice and inequality. We can't wait for change.
We’re building incredible momentum on this global day of giving, and hope you'll stand with us.
Every action matters. Every gift matters.
Hunger continues to fall hardest on those already facing systemic injustice and inequality. We can't wait for change.
We’re building incredible momentum on this global day of giving, and hope you'll stand with us.
Every action matters. Every gift matters.
Hunger is not inevitable. This Giving Tuesday, help change the systems that let it persist.
Hunger weighs heaviest on those already burdened by systemic injustice and inequality. At MAZON, we’re committed to lifting up communities too often overlooked — and to changing the systems that leave...
giving.mazon.org
December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Today is the day #GivingTuesday is HERE.
Hunger continues to fall hardest on those already facing systemic injustice and inequality. We can't wait for change.
We’re building incredible momentum on this global day of giving, and hope you'll stand with us.
Every action matters. Every gift matters.
Hunger continues to fall hardest on those already facing systemic injustice and inequality. We can't wait for change.
We’re building incredible momentum on this global day of giving, and hope you'll stand with us.
Every action matters. Every gift matters.
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday and your impact can TRIPLE.
Hunger isn't just about empty plates. It's about systemic injustice and inequality.
We refuse to wait for change. We're lifting up overlooked communities and challenging the systems that perpetuate hunger.
Every gift is matched 3x up to 25K.
Hunger isn't just about empty plates. It's about systemic injustice and inequality.
We refuse to wait for change. We're lifting up overlooked communities and challenging the systems that perpetuate hunger.
Every gift is matched 3x up to 25K.
Hunger is not inevitable. This Giving Tuesday, help change the systems that let it persist.
Hunger weighs heaviest on those already burdened by systemic injustice and inequality. At MAZON, we’re committed to lifting up communities too often overlooked — and to changing the systems that leave...
giving.mazon.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday and your impact can TRIPLE.
Hunger isn't just about empty plates. It's about systemic injustice and inequality.
We refuse to wait for change. We're lifting up overlooked communities and challenging the systems that perpetuate hunger.
Every gift is matched 3x up to 25K.
Hunger isn't just about empty plates. It's about systemic injustice and inequality.
We refuse to wait for change. We're lifting up overlooked communities and challenging the systems that perpetuate hunger.
Every gift is matched 3x up to 25K.
You might have noticed higher prices at the grocery store this Thanksgiving.
While some families debate which dishes to cut from the table, millions more are going hungry because they can't afford food at all.
This Thanksgiving, hunger isn't about scarcity. It's about affordability.
While some families debate which dishes to cut from the table, millions more are going hungry because they can't afford food at all.
This Thanksgiving, hunger isn't about scarcity. It's about affordability.
A Pricier Plate: Thanksgiving Costs Climb Nearly 10% This Year
As families across the country prepare to carve turkey and watch football, new analysis from Groundwork Collaborative, The Century Foundation, and AFT
tcf.org
November 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
You might have noticed higher prices at the grocery store this Thanksgiving.
While some families debate which dishes to cut from the table, millions more are going hungry because they can't afford food at all.
This Thanksgiving, hunger isn't about scarcity. It's about affordability.
While some families debate which dishes to cut from the table, millions more are going hungry because they can't afford food at all.
This Thanksgiving, hunger isn't about scarcity. It's about affordability.
This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we recognize Mary Greene-Trottier President of NDPIR for her steadfast leadership in advancing food security and sovereignty throughout Indian Country.
Together, we continue to protect and strengthen FDPIR.
Learn about our recent investments in Indian Country:
Together, we continue to protect and strengthen FDPIR.
Learn about our recent investments in Indian Country:
As Federal Cuts Loom, MAZON Announces Investments to Support Food Security and Sovereignty in Indian Country
mazon.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we recognize Mary Greene-Trottier President of NDPIR for her steadfast leadership in advancing food security and sovereignty throughout Indian Country.
Together, we continue to protect and strengthen FDPIR.
Learn about our recent investments in Indian Country:
Together, we continue to protect and strengthen FDPIR.
Learn about our recent investments in Indian Country:
Thanksgiving is a time to come together around shared values. This week, that's exactly what we did.
We led over a dozen national faith-based orgs calling on the USDA to resotre the Household Food Security Report.
Supporting those in need requires facing the truth, not hiding from it.
We led over a dozen national faith-based orgs calling on the USDA to resotre the Household Food Security Report.
Supporting those in need requires facing the truth, not hiding from it.
Hiding Hunger: The Administration’s Plan to Eliminate Food Insecurity Data
mazon.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Thanksgiving is a time to come together around shared values. This week, that's exactly what we did.
We led over a dozen national faith-based orgs calling on the USDA to resotre the Household Food Security Report.
Supporting those in need requires facing the truth, not hiding from it.
We led over a dozen national faith-based orgs calling on the USDA to resotre the Household Food Security Report.
Supporting those in need requires facing the truth, not hiding from it.
Students from Nefesh are standing up for the 13 million children facing hunger in America.
These students remind us we ALL have a role to play in ending hunger for good.
Join us: mazon.org/postcards
#EndHunger #ProtectSNAP
These students remind us we ALL have a role to play in ending hunger for good.
Join us: mazon.org/postcards
#EndHunger #ProtectSNAP
November 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Students from Nefesh are standing up for the 13 million children facing hunger in America.
These students remind us we ALL have a role to play in ending hunger for good.
Join us: mazon.org/postcards
#EndHunger #ProtectSNAP
These students remind us we ALL have a role to play in ending hunger for good.
Join us: mazon.org/postcards
#EndHunger #ProtectSNAP
Dismantling the Dept of Ed will create bureaucratic chaos, leaving students to deal with the fall out.
3 in 5 college students face basic needs insecurity.
Students should be focused on academic success, not wondering how they will meet their essential needs.
3 in 5 college students face basic needs insecurity.
Students should be focused on academic success, not wondering how they will meet their essential needs.
Trump administration takes major step toward dismantling the Education Department
The U.S. Education Department is handing off some of its biggest grant programs to other federal agencies as the Trump administration accelerates its plan to shut down the department.
apnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Dismantling the Dept of Ed will create bureaucratic chaos, leaving students to deal with the fall out.
3 in 5 college students face basic needs insecurity.
Students should be focused on academic success, not wondering how they will meet their essential needs.
3 in 5 college students face basic needs insecurity.
Students should be focused on academic success, not wondering how they will meet their essential needs.
Thank you to the lawmakers fighting back against historic cuts to SNAP.
While we are past the November crisis, the fight to save the program is just beginning.
H.R. 1 slashes $187B from SNAP, the largest cut in the program's history.
We need policy solutions to undo the damage.
While we are past the November crisis, the fight to save the program is just beginning.
H.R. 1 slashes $187B from SNAP, the largest cut in the program's history.
We need policy solutions to undo the damage.
Senator Luján Press Conference on SNAP
YouTube video by Sen. Ben Ray Luján
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Thank you to the lawmakers fighting back against historic cuts to SNAP.
While we are past the November crisis, the fight to save the program is just beginning.
H.R. 1 slashes $187B from SNAP, the largest cut in the program's history.
We need policy solutions to undo the damage.
While we are past the November crisis, the fight to save the program is just beginning.
H.R. 1 slashes $187B from SNAP, the largest cut in the program's history.
We need policy solutions to undo the damage.
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Today is Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR), and we're honored to share our resources:
🏳️⚧️"Hold Tight," an original song by Eliana Rubin
🏳️⚧️"The flame that ignites justice and freedom," Natan Spence
🏳️⚧️"Tochecha and Teshuvah: Loving Feedback for Cisgender Allies," Rabbi Eliana Kayelle
keshetonline.org/tdor
🏳️⚧️"Hold Tight," an original song by Eliana Rubin
🏳️⚧️"The flame that ignites justice and freedom," Natan Spence
🏳️⚧️"Tochecha and Teshuvah: Loving Feedback for Cisgender Allies," Rabbi Eliana Kayelle
keshetonline.org/tdor
November 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Today is Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR), and we're honored to share our resources:
🏳️⚧️"Hold Tight," an original song by Eliana Rubin
🏳️⚧️"The flame that ignites justice and freedom," Natan Spence
🏳️⚧️"Tochecha and Teshuvah: Loving Feedback for Cisgender Allies," Rabbi Eliana Kayelle
keshetonline.org/tdor
🏳️⚧️"Hold Tight," an original song by Eliana Rubin
🏳️⚧️"The flame that ignites justice and freedom," Natan Spence
🏳️⚧️"Tochecha and Teshuvah: Loving Feedback for Cisgender Allies," Rabbi Eliana Kayelle
keshetonline.org/tdor
This week, the Trump administration announced plans to reinstate the “public charge” rule, which is designed to scare immigrants away from seeking public assistance, including help from SNAP.
We opposed this rule in 2019, and we will continue to fight this harmful proposal every step of the way.
We opposed this rule in 2019, and we will continue to fight this harmful proposal every step of the way.
Advocates Warn Public Charge Rule Will “Deny Immigrants Fair Chance at American Dream”
This week, the Trump administration announced its intention to reinstate their highly controversial “public charge” rule, which would use lawful immigrants’ participation in “means-tested public benef...
mazon.org
November 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
This week, the Trump administration announced plans to reinstate the “public charge” rule, which is designed to scare immigrants away from seeking public assistance, including help from SNAP.
We opposed this rule in 2019, and we will continue to fight this harmful proposal every step of the way.
We opposed this rule in 2019, and we will continue to fight this harmful proposal every step of the way.
The attacks on SNAP and food insecure Americans continue.
Sec Rollins said SNAP recipients will need to “reapply” to the program in order to continue receiving benefits.
Most states already require SNAP recipients to recertify.
Our leaders should be removing red tape, not imposing new barriers.
Sec Rollins said SNAP recipients will need to “reapply” to the program in order to continue receiving benefits.
Most states already require SNAP recipients to recertify.
Our leaders should be removing red tape, not imposing new barriers.
Trump administration will require SNAP participants to reapply for benefits
Food aid recipients are already required to recertify their information regularly. But the move is part of USDA chief Brooke Rollins’ effort to overhaul the program.
www.politico.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The attacks on SNAP and food insecure Americans continue.
Sec Rollins said SNAP recipients will need to “reapply” to the program in order to continue receiving benefits.
Most states already require SNAP recipients to recertify.
Our leaders should be removing red tape, not imposing new barriers.
Sec Rollins said SNAP recipients will need to “reapply” to the program in order to continue receiving benefits.
Most states already require SNAP recipients to recertify.
Our leaders should be removing red tape, not imposing new barriers.
As the government reopens and SNAP benefits are restored, millions of families can finally breathe easier. But this fight against hunger is far from over.
This Shabbat, take a moment to reflect on what we have, on our Jewish values and the work still ahead.
Shabbat shalom!
This Shabbat, take a moment to reflect on what we have, on our Jewish values and the work still ahead.
Shabbat shalom!
November 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
As the government reopens and SNAP benefits are restored, millions of families can finally breathe easier. But this fight against hunger is far from over.
This Shabbat, take a moment to reflect on what we have, on our Jewish values and the work still ahead.
Shabbat shalom!
This Shabbat, take a moment to reflect on what we have, on our Jewish values and the work still ahead.
Shabbat shalom!
The SNAP crisis may have ended, but the next crisis is just beginning.
Join us to fight back! We've extended our postcard campaign through spring. Help us reach 47,000 postcards to Secretary Rollins—each representing 1,000 hungry Americans.
No one deserves to go hungry. No exceptions.
Join us to fight back! We've extended our postcard campaign through spring. Help us reach 47,000 postcards to Secretary Rollins—each representing 1,000 hungry Americans.
No one deserves to go hungry. No exceptions.
Send a Postcard to Fight Back Against Cuts to Basic Needs
mazon.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The SNAP crisis may have ended, but the next crisis is just beginning.
Join us to fight back! We've extended our postcard campaign through spring. Help us reach 47,000 postcards to Secretary Rollins—each representing 1,000 hungry Americans.
No one deserves to go hungry. No exceptions.
Join us to fight back! We've extended our postcard campaign through spring. Help us reach 47,000 postcards to Secretary Rollins—each representing 1,000 hungry Americans.
No one deserves to go hungry. No exceptions.
This is no cause for celebration. Let us never lose sight of the fact that the Trump admin weaponized SNAP and played games with the lives of 42 million Americans without a moment’s hesitation.
America’s hunger crisis didn’t begin with this shutdown, and it won’t end with the passage of this bill.
America’s hunger crisis didn’t begin with this shutdown, and it won’t end with the passage of this bill.
Ending the Shutdown Doesn’t Mean Ending Threats to SNAP, Americans in Hunger
After Congress voted to end the longest federal government shutdown in American history tonight, anti-hunger advocates warned that a deeply dangerous precedent has been set that will have long-lasting...
mazon.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This is no cause for celebration. Let us never lose sight of the fact that the Trump admin weaponized SNAP and played games with the lives of 42 million Americans without a moment’s hesitation.
America’s hunger crisis didn’t begin with this shutdown, and it won’t end with the passage of this bill.
America’s hunger crisis didn’t begin with this shutdown, and it won’t end with the passage of this bill.
This #VeteransDay, millions of food insecure Americans — including veterans — are still waiting for their SNAP benefits, and the Trump administration continues to weaponize hunger.
But even beyond today's #SNAPcrisis, veterans face unique barriers to food insecurity.
But even beyond today's #SNAPcrisis, veterans face unique barriers to food insecurity.
November 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This #VeteransDay, millions of food insecure Americans — including veterans — are still waiting for their SNAP benefits, and the Trump administration continues to weaponize hunger.
But even beyond today's #SNAPcrisis, veterans face unique barriers to food insecurity.
But even beyond today's #SNAPcrisis, veterans face unique barriers to food insecurity.
As we enter Shabbat, our hearts are with the millions of Americans facing hunger amid the ongoing SNAP crisis. With the shutdown now the longest in history, countless families don't know where their next meal will come from.
In times of uncertainty, our values call us to action.
In times of uncertainty, our values call us to action.
Prayer for the Millions Facing a SNAP Hunger Crisis
mazon.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
As we enter Shabbat, our hearts are with the millions of Americans facing hunger amid the ongoing SNAP crisis. With the shutdown now the longest in history, countless families don't know where their next meal will come from.
In times of uncertainty, our values call us to action.
In times of uncertainty, our values call us to action.
It’s validating and truly powerful to see the order requiring the Trump administration to fully fund and issue SNAP benefits by tomorrow.
Now, we must keep the pressure up to make sure the Trump administration drops this unconscionable appeal and immediately releases SNAP contingency funds.
Now, we must keep the pressure up to make sure the Trump administration drops this unconscionable appeal and immediately releases SNAP contingency funds.
Leading Anti-Hunger Advocate Responds to SNAP Ruling: ‘Enough Is Enough’
mazon.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:43 PM
It’s validating and truly powerful to see the order requiring the Trump administration to fully fund and issue SNAP benefits by tomorrow.
Now, we must keep the pressure up to make sure the Trump administration drops this unconscionable appeal and immediately releases SNAP contingency funds.
Now, we must keep the pressure up to make sure the Trump administration drops this unconscionable appeal and immediately releases SNAP contingency funds.