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Building on Momentum to Address Hunger Crisis for Military Families, Craig Newmark Philanthropies Deepens Investment in Anti-Hunger Organization

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Friday, July 30, 2021
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"Craig Newmark Philanthropies consistently works to honor our national commitment to the active-duty military families who have served all of us," said Abby J. Leibman, MAZON President and CEO.

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  • "Craig Newmark Philanthropies consistently works to honor our national commitment to the active-duty military families who have served all of us," said Abby J. Leibman, MAZON President and CEO.
  • "This grant augments the national momentum to address food insecurity among military families.
  • "We owe a lot to veterans and active-duty servicemembers who defend our freedom every day," said Craig Newmark.
  • The latest grant from Craig Newmark Philanthropies comes as MAZON is working with allies in Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration to advance durable solutions for food insecurity among military families.

Senate Committee Passes Critical Assistance for Military Families Experiencing Hunger

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Friday, July 23, 2021
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The Senate Armed Services Committee for the first time in its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) included a critical policy championed by MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger that will implement a basic needs allowance to address the unique barriers that military families face to accessing nutritious food.

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  • The Senate Armed Services Committee for the first time in its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) included a critical policy championed by MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger that will implement a basic needs allowance to address the unique barriers that military families face to accessing nutritious food.
  • We are grateful for champions like Senator Tammy Duckworth for ensuring that the NDAA includes the establishment of a basic needs allowance for low-income military families.
  • We stand ready to work with the Department of Defense to successfully implement this provision and remove other barriersthat have caused and exacerbated the long-overlooked problem of military hunger.
  • For nearly a decade, MAZON has led efforts to address food insecurity among military families for policy change, recently releasing a comprehensive report on the scope and persistence of the issue.

Leading Anti-Hunger Organization Announces Nearly $2.5 Million Investment in 52 Partners across the U.S., Indian Country, and Israel

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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"We are witnessing an inflection point for the hunger crisis in the United States and around the world.

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  • "We are witnessing an inflection point for the hunger crisis in the United States and around the world.
  • "Since its founding in 1985, MAZON has been committed to addressing food insecurity in the United States through policy change.
  • Recognizing the unique needs of people experiencing hunger within Tribal communities , MAZON also invests directly in partners within Indian Country.
  • Native Food and Nutrition Resource Alliance, (Los Alamos, N.M.)
    Recipients of MAZON's grants in Israel include:

Pervasive Hunger Crisis Persists In U.S. Military, According To New Report From Leading Anti-hunger Experts

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Monday, April 5, 2021
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Drawing from decades-long expertise in the anti-hunger field, MAZON offers solutions to end military hunger in the report.

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  • Drawing from decades-long expertise in the anti-hunger field, MAZON offers solutions to end military hunger in the report.
  • The hunger crisis in the military has only gotten worse amid the pandemic.
  • We are pleased to release today's report, which summarizes MAZON's justice-centered approach to tackle the structural problems that allow hunger to continue, especially among military families."
  • Our bill takes necessary steps to tackle hunger by implementing a Basic Needs Allowance for low-income servicemembers and their families.

Leading Anti-Hunger Organization Welcomes 'Return to Decency' Following Decision to Withdraw Cruel SNAP Rule

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Friday, March 26, 2021
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Following the D.C.

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  • Following the D.C.
  • The Biden administration's return to normal basic decency of assisting those in need is a welcome change from the past four years.
  • "As the Jewish community prepares to celebrate Passover tomorrow evening, we are reminded of the call to 'let all who are hungry come and eat.'
  • About MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger:
    Inspired by Jewish values and ideals, MAZON is a national advocacy organization working to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds inthe United StatesandIsrael.

Bipartisan Group Of 30+ Members Of Congress Join MAZON's 12th Annual National Hunger Seder

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Friday, March 19, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Members of Congress and anti-hunger advocates broke matzah yesterday at the 12th annual National Hunger Seder hosted by MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger .

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  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Members of Congress and anti-hunger advocates broke matzah yesterday at the 12th annual National Hunger Seder hosted by MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger .
  • As MAZON's National Hunger Seder reminds us, all who are hungry deserve to eat."
  • I appreciate the opportunity to join the National Hunger Seder this year and I look forward to working with them to combat hunger."
  • I am proud to join MAZON for their National Hunger Seder to bring attention to these critical issues, and to continue our fight to end hunger in America."

Biden-Harris Administration Must Make Hunger a Priority in its First 100 Days

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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We see this most clearly in its centering of hunger in its COVID-19 response plan.

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  • We see this most clearly in its centering of hunger in its COVID-19 response plan.
  • President Biden and Vice President Harris clearly recognize that addressing food insecurity will not only help millions of Americans who are struggling now it will also help our economy recover from this crisis.
  • "MAZON has long understood that millions of Americans need assistance but are barred from the life-saving support of programs like SNAP, due to arcane technical and systemic barriers.
  • The staggering rates of food insecurity and racial disparities across the country require a swift and effective response from our federal government.

MAZON Applauds House Passage of FY21 NDAA; Urges Senate to Support Military Families Facing Hunger

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
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WASHINGTON, July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a provision to address hunger among currently serving military families.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a provision to address hunger among currently serving military families.
  • The bipartisan Military Family Basic Needs Allowance, championed by MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger , is a targeted provision that aims to eliminate common barriers to nutrition assistance for military families including shame, stigma, and fear of retribution.
  • "The Military Family Basic Needs Allowance in the NDAA FY21 is a first step in ensuring that those who fight for our freedom also have freedom from hunger.
  • For nearly a decade, MAZON has made it a priority to understand and address the unique challenges of military families who struggle with food insecurity, leading a national effort to advance policy solutions.

MAZON Outraged By Congress' Failure to Help Millions of Americans Facing Hunger

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
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Congress is advancing a bill that does not even mention SNAP, let alone make it more accessible to millions of Americans who are struggling to put food on the table.

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  • Congress is advancing a bill that does not even mention SNAP, let alone make it more accessible to millions of Americans who are struggling to put food on the table.
  • In response, Abby J. Leibman, President & CEO of MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger , said:
    "This is appalling and unacceptable.
  • Congress has once again denied support for the growing numbers of Americans who face food insecurity in the wake of COVID-19.
  • Increasing SNAP will not only help millions of Americans who are struggling to put food on the table it will stimulate the economy and contribute to a faster national recovery.

MAZON Distressed About Growing and Unaddressed Food Insecurity Needs, Urges Further Congressional Action

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
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MAZON and our partners are firing on all cylinders to ensure that people have access to the federal nutrition programs they need to survive.

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  • MAZON and our partners are firing on all cylinders to ensure that people have access to the federal nutrition programs they need to survive.
  • But the current situation has shined a spotlight on the gaping holes in our nutrition safety net.
  • In addition to legislative advocacy, MAZON has launched a COVID-19 Fund and petition urging governors to increase benefits and expand access to nutrition assistance.
  • "This moment requires true leadership and urgent action increasing benefits for SNAP must be a priority in the next legislative package.