Learn more by exploring these links. You’ll find vital information on, and organizations doing critical work in, the ongoing struggle against hunger.
MAZON's GAS OR GRUB SurveyThe impact of high food and fuel costs on America's hunger relief organizations and the people they help.
November 2008
Policy Resources Center on Budget and Policy Priorities A chronological database of reports on Federal food assistance in the United States
FRAC Current News and Analysis Excellent analysis of issues confronting the hunger-relief community
National Legislative Information Information on past, current and pending legislation in the U.S. Congress
RAC Legislative Center A helpful resource in identifying issues, evaluating legislation and tracking media and political candidates
Government Food Programs Food and Nutrition Services Familiarize yourself with this division of USDA, in charge of reducing hunger in America
Food Security Resources See what you can do to help in the fight against hunger
Food Stamp Program This is the cornerstone of the Federal food assistance programs, and offers much-needed support to struggling families and those making the transition from welfare to work
Hunger Briefing Room Up-to-date information on food security in the United States
National Commodity Supplemental Food Program Association A program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the CSFP boosts the nutritional health of low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, as well as children under six and senior citizens 60 years and older
School Meals Find out about Federal programs geared towards stamping out child hunger
United States Department of Agriculture Get informed about USDA - its services, policies and practices
WIC Program/Farmers' Market Learn about WIC, the U.S. government’s anti-hunger program that offers crucial support to expectant mothers and young children
National Hunger & Poverty Resources Alliance for Justice A well-respected organization that works to promote a fair and independent judiciary and strengthen public interest advocacy
Feeding America A2H is the largest supplier of emergency food outside of the federal government
Bread for the World A nonpartisan advocacy organization that brings a Christian voice to the struggle against hunger
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities A research tool and library offering comprehensive analysis of nutrition- and other poverty-related data
Center for Community Change CCC organizes at the grassroots level to reduce poverty and rebuild low-income communities
Center for Law and Social Policy Since 1968, CLASP has conducted cutting-edge research, policy analysis, technical assistance and advocacy as a means of strengthening economic security for low-income families with children
Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism This arm of the Reform Movement helps congregations establish social action committees, which then assist the congregations in applying ethical Judaic principles to contemporary issues
Community Food Security Coalition CFSC works to build strong, sustainable food systems that provide nutritious and affordable food for all people
Congressional Hunger Center A bipartisan anti-hunger leadership training organization, located in Washington, DC
Edah A resource for Modern Orthodox Jews on Torah, synagogue life, social action and more
End Hunger Network A nonprofit agency that works with the entertainment industry to end childhood hunger
Food Research and Action Center Leading organization working to improve public policies to eradicate hunger and undernutrition
Gerda and Kurt Klein Foundation This public non-profit foundation promotes education which teaches tolerance and respect for others, and encourages community service focusing on ending hunger.
Hillel: Foundation for Jewish Campus Life International Jewish student organization with chapters on college campuses around the world; a great resource for social action programming
Jewish Council for Public Affairs The representative voice of the organized American Jewish community in addressing the mandate of the Jewish community relations field
Jewish Reconstructionist Federation The Reconstructionist Movement’s resource on social action
Migrant Legal Action Program Important national advocate for migrant and seasonal farmworkers
National Immigration Law Center A national support center that protects the rights of low-income immigrants and their families
National Hunger Awareness Day America’s Second Harvest takes the lead on uniting individuals, corporations, faith-based groups and other non-profits to focus national attention on hunger
National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness Students and community members from across the country join together to end hunger and homelessness through education, service and action
RESULTS Grassroots advocacy organization working to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty
Share Our Strength Organization that mobilizes individuals and industries in the fight against hunger and poverty by creating strategic partnerships
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations The Orthodox Union runs the Institute for Public Affairs, which uses Jewish law to inform public policy issues confronting American society
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism The Conservative Movement’s resource on social action
World Hunger Year Agency that seeks out community-based solutions to entrenched hunger and poverty
International Hunger & Poverty Resources InterAction The largest coalition of U.S.-based international development and nongovernmental organizations
Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief An alliance of Jewish organizations that offer non-sectarian disaster relief
United Nations World Food Program The United Nations’ frontline agency in the fight against global hunger
MAZON Canada MAZON's sister organization to the north, MAZON Canada works to eradicate hunger in Canada, and to educate the Canadian Jewish community about its obligation to build a more just society for the less fortunate.
World Food Day Observed every 16th of October, World Food Day is an worldwide event geared towards raising awareness about, and ultimately eradicating, hunger
World Food Prize An international award that recognizes individuals who have improved the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world
Our Partners Alliance to End Hunger MAZON has been a part of the Alliance to End Hunger since it was formally established in 2004. The Alliance brings together businesses, non-profits, religious bodies and individual donors to work toward changing the politics of hunger. The Alliance currently has 45 members.
Global Food Banking Network Under the guidance of former America’s Second Harvest President and CEO, Bob Forney, and the board of directors, which includes MAZON’s President H. Eric Schockman, the Global Food Banking Network fights hunger around the world. It is the Global Food Banking Networks mission to end world hunger by developing national food bank networks in countries where none previously existed. With the help of MAZON, the Global Food Bank Network is currently working to establish a food bank in Israel.
Read the Global Food Banking Network’s recent status report on Israel. NAHO MAZON and other leading hunger relief organizations have joined together as the National Anti-Hunger Organizations (NAHO) to call upon the President, Congress and elected leaders to provide decisive leadership to end hunger in America. Under the leadership of NAHO’s current chairman and MAZON President, H. Eric Schockman, the members of NAHO published the
Blueprint to End Hunger, in 2004, which details the causes of hunger in the United States and solutions for ending it.
Read the Blueprint to End Hunger. Read NAHO’s recent statement on the Farm Bill 2007.
