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ABOUT MAZON CANADA

MAZON (mah’ZOHN, n)
Hebrew for food,
nourishment & sustenance.

MAZON Canada is a grassroots community foundation that feeds both Jewish and non-Jewish Canadians in need by supporting food projects across the country - including food banks, school nutrition programs, hot meals at shelters, community gardens and more.

Each year, we support hundreds of programs across the country with grants for the purchasing food and equipment in order to serve more people better, healthier food.

On behalf of our Jewish Community, Mazon supports people of all ages, ethnicities, faiths and abilities - with a special focus on  groups most vulnerable to hunger: children, single parent, Indigenous people and communities, people with disabilities, and more. 

In 2022, we provided 1,000 meals a day through 262 partners in 89 Canadian towns and cities.  But these numbers only tell part of the story:

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MISSION

 

MAZON Canada is the national Jewish response to hunger. We support initiatives that educate Canadians and foster effective solutions to end hunger.

VISION

 

Jews joining with other Canadians to ensure that every individual in Canada leads a hunger-free life.

MISSION
GUIDING BELIEFS

MAZON'S GUIDING BELIEFS

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Tzedakah (Charity)

– Restoring Justice

Righteousness, justice and fairness are key Jewish values that are central to Tzedakah (Charity) – Restoring Justice. MAZON Canada’s approach to hunger relief and social justice is based on Tzedakah and the fundamental obligation that Jews have a duty to help vulnerable individuals and families in our midst ultimately become self-sufficient.

Tikkun Olam

– Repairing the World

Dedicated to the concept of Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World), MAZON Canada promotes the elimination of hunger in recognition that we can work towards the betterment of the world and the lives of future generations. Together, we have a collective responsibility to end hunger in Canadian communities.

Inclusion

– Serving All Canadians

MAZON Canada understands that the full realization of our Jewish values involves supporting all Canadians who are hungry and lack access to affordable, nutritious food. We therefore support, on a non-denominational basis, direct service organizations that alleviate hunger for Canadians from all backgrounds.

Human Dignity

– No One Should Go Hungry

MAZON Canada is guided by the fundamental Jewish belief in the essential dignity of all human beings.  Central to survival and to dignity is the basic right to sustenance and food. To this end, MAZON Canada is committed to ensuring Canadians have access to healthy, nutritious food in a dignified and respectful way.

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MAZON'S BOARD & STAFF

STAFF

 

IZZY WAXMAN

izzy@mazoncanada.ca

Executive Director


GRANT GOODMAN

grant@mazoncanada.ca

Associate Director

MADDY WINTERMUTE

info@mazoncanada.ca

Office and Community Coordinator

BOARD
 

BETTY GAERTNER

President and Chair

SUELLEN BOYD

Treasurer

CARRIE GOLDSTEIN MAZOFF

Committee Coordinator

LAUREL ROTHMAN

Advocacy Chair

AMY MATCHEN
Fundraising Chair

AMY STEELE

Allocations Chair

JOSH ZELIKOVITZ

Governance Chair

TAI JACOB

Deputy Advocacy
Committee Chair

FOUNDERS

Rabbi Arthur Bielfeld

Dodo Heppner

Roger Hyman

BOARD & STAFF

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Have questions about MAZON's work?

Visit our FAQ page to learn the answers!

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CONTACT US

301 - 788 Marlee Avenue, Toronto, ON M6B 3K1

info@mazoncanada.ca

Toronto Local: (416) 783-7554
Toll-free: 1-866-MAZON-22 (1-866-629-6622)
Fax: (416) 783-5470

 
Charitable number: 107680779 RR0001

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