MAZON Distressed About Growing and Unaddressed Food Insecurity Needs, Urges Further Congressional Action
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LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation to stimulate the economy and provide some relief for families, healthcare workers, businesses, and others who are struggling in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite tireless advocacy by MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, in partnership with national and local anti-hunger partners, this legislation omits urgently-needed benefit increases to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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In response, Abby J. Leibman, MAZON's President & CEO, said:

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