It may be hard for children to imagine that there are some people in the world who don’t have enough food. It can be even harder to imagine that there are people in our country, city and neighborhood that are struggling with food insecurity.
Use these resources to help your jkids learn about
the mitzvah of feeding those who are hungry!
Everything you wanted to know about helping those who are hungry.
- What is food insecurity, and who might it affect? Learn here.
- Apply for assistance or find volunteer opportunities through the Jewish Relief Agency.
- Hear stories from those experiencing food insecurity.
- Explore all of Mazon’s resources to learn about food insecurity, and then take action.
Learn about ending hunger through games!
Mazon has a number of activities to learn about hunger in a Jewish context.
- Play this “would you rather” game to learn how you can help those in need.
- Try making meals for Julie and Joaquin on a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, aka “food stamps”) budget.
- Print, decorate, and distribute these self-advocacy signs to raise awareness.
Videos for all ages
- Learn about the importance of helping those in need.
- Visit a restaurant in NYC that embodies the mitzvah of ha’achalat re’evim.
There’s nothing like a PJ Library book!
PJ Library is full of wonderful stories about making the world a better place. These are some of our favorites: