Foire aux questions
Can donations be directed to a specific recipient organization?
Donations cannot at this time be targeted to a specific recipient organization. Rather, our Allocations Committee makes the determination, semi-annually on which requesting organizations will receive funding based upon the our funding criteria.
How do you educate our youth about hunger and charitable giving?
We speak at schools, synagogues and other community organizations in order to raise awareness of the plight of the hungry. If you would like to request a MAZON Canada speaker, please contact us at info@mazoncanada.ca or 1.866.MAZON.22.
How does MAZON decide which organizations will receive funding?
MAZON's allocations are based upon a number of criteria. MAZON likes to fund organizations with small, low-capitalized operations which deal directly with the hungry; those who target specific groups in need, particularly children and single-parent families; those with a high volunteer presence; and those that work to end food-bank dependency.
How does MAZON differ from a food bank?
A food bank provides food to the hungry. MAZON Canada provides funding to food banks and other front-line organizations battling hunger.
What does “non-denominational” mean in the context of MAZON?
While most of our funds are raised from the Jewish community, we allocate funds to organizations who support the hungry, without regard to religion. Hunger doesn't discriminate and neither do we.
What volunteer activities for youth are available with MAZON?
Please refer to our section entitled “Get Involved” which outlines volunteer opportunities.
Where is MAZON located?
Our national office is in Toronto. We have a regional office in Montreal. Most of our donors reside in those two cities, although we have supporters across Canada. MAZON Canada supports front-line organizations in communities across the country.