4 Jewish social service agencies on the state of Canadian food insecurity

Across Canada, Jewish social service organizations are stepping up to meet the growing challenges of food insecurity by providing crucial support to individuals and families. From Toronto to Montreal to Vancouver to Ottawa, their work is rooted in Jewish values of compassion, dignity, and community. Here’s a closer look at four organizations making a profound impact in their communities.

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Each of these organizations reflects the unique strengths of Jewish social service work: a deep commitment to dignity, an emphasis on connection, and an unwavering focus on meeting both physical and emotional needs. Whether by ensuring the availability of kosher meals, or offering flexible, client-centered support, they highlight the profound impact of helping people without asking them to compromise their dignity, identity or values. They remind us that food insecurity is not just a financial or nutritional issue— it’s a communal one.

The programs spotlighted in this piece are just 4 of Mazon’s 242 partner agencies. Each program has a story to tell, and a community to support. But they need our help to do it. With a donation to Mazon, you can support the invisible, indispensable work being done by our network of incredible partners across Canada. As we approach the closing days of 2024, consider making a gift that feeds the hungry - either to Mazon, or to one of the amazing programs profiled in this piece.