United Food Bank

Serving the hungry in Arizona since 1983!

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30-Years

This Month is UFB’s 30th Anniversary!

Thank you for helping us fight hunger for the past 30 years!

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A New UFB Record!

Thank you for helping us reach a new monthly record! Let’s keep fighting hunger together.

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UFB Mesa Chamber’s Non-Profit of the Year

Mesa Chamber of Commerce recognized UFB as its 1st Nonprofit of the Year. Read more…

  • This Month is UFB’s 30th Anniversary!
  • A New UFB Record!
  • Stay Up-to-Date With UFB
  • UFB Mesa Chamber’s Non-Profit of the Year
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Feed 5 people for $1

Your donation dollars go further than you think. Every $1 you give can provide 5 meals for the hungry in Arizona. Help us feed someone today! Read More…

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Stories of Hope

From hunger to hope, United Food Bank positively impacts our community.

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RT @12News: Text REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10 to #Oklahoma relief. Spread the word. #gannettcares #12newscares http://t.co/at7hZv3ASF

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RT @rfbo: @unitedfoodbank thank you, we appreciate your support.

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@rfbo Of course. Please let us know if we can help somehow.

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More details if you would like to help with disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma.

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Thank you to all who are offering to volunteer. As of right now, we have enough volunteers for the day. We have a Disaster Relief Conference Call at 10:00 a.m. and will update more as we can. Thank you all for your support – Oklahoma is such a giving state.

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RT @RedCross: You can support #Moore response & other disasters by txting REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10, or online at http://t.co/vPTDHzGzOI

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RT @rfbo: $10 Donations can also be made by texting tornado to 32333 http://t.co/qskEybBvut

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Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in #Oklahoma right now. Please help @rfbo & @redcross as they provide disaster relief services.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Oklahoma right now.

Local food banks and other agencies are working to provide food and water to people in need. Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and the American Red Cross need financial donations the most right now. If you would like to help these disaster relief agencies please go to www.regionalfoodbank.org and www.redcross.org.

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Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

"Our hearts and prayers go out to all who were affected by the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma," said Rodney Bivens, executive director of the Regional Food Bank. "The Regional Food Bank is coordinating efforts with other disaster relief agencies in our state to provide food and water for those in need. What we and other disaster relief agencies will need most from the public is financial donations." If you would like to donate, please visit www.regionalfoodbank.org. For information about our part in the relief efforts and other ways to donate, please visit http://bit.ly/11T0OLv.

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On Saturday we held a fresh produce distribution for families in need. We had some great volunteers come and help!

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Does your employer sponsor matching gift programs for charities? Consider helping UFB fight #hunger in #AZ. http://t.co/O04AJsNYEn

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Get your child on the path to #healthy eating. Click here for a sample food plan and tips. #MyPlate http://t.co/4usNryQjS3

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Thank you to all of the #volunteers who helped with our produce distribution Saturday #Mesa http://t.co/LiY0ohiITq

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We’re getting the week started by sending tuna to some of our agencies like @TempeCommAction! #hunger #Phoenix http://t.co/DUbWpjYUL6

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Let's get this week started! We're sending out delicious tuna to some of our agencies including Tempe Community Action Agency. How do you like your tuna? COMMENT below.

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Looking for #volunteer opportunities in the #Mesa area? Checkout @UnitedFoodBank! Help us fight hunger. http://t.co/YDRPwHtfhB

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RT @FeedingAmerica: Great #hunger tip! RT @MyPlate: Eat at home more often! This way you’ll know exactly what you are eating. http://t.co/9…

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RT @GilbertYourTown: Did you know that for every $1 donated the @UnitedFoodBank is able to feed 5 people in need? Donate today: http://t.co…

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We’re distributing fresh produce Saturday 8-11a.m. Anyone in need is welcome to come! #foodassistance #AZ http://t.co/Rq81UPUJzF

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RT @TownofFlorence: The United Food Bank is looking for more volunteers to assist them in Florence’s bi-weekly food distributions for… ht…

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Try this really fascinating, interactive tool from Slate.com: "How Many People Around You Receive Food Stamps?" http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/04/food_stamp_recipients_by_county_an_interactive_tool_showing_local_snap_data.html

How Many People in Your County Receive Food Stamps?

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Since the turn of the millennium, participation in the food stamp program, known officially as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, has more than doubled to 15 percent of all U.S. residents in January. In some parts of the country, as few as 1 in 20 people receive food stamps. In…

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RT @STLFoodbank: How Many People in Your County Receive Food Stamps? Fascinating interactive tool via @slate #SNAP http://t.co/CQj5qQD8xm

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Thanks Congresswoman @kyrstensinema for looking out for the best interests of #AZ food banks & for supporting #SNAP. http://t.co/8V9gup4eXn

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We would like to thank Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema for looking out for the best interests of Arizona food banks, and for supporting the SNAP program.

Sinema Cites Own History for Opposing Cuts to SNAP | Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema opposes proposed cuts to critical hunger-relief programs in the House Farm Bill.

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Have you gotten involved in @GilbertYourTown’s Feeding Families yet? There’s still time! http://t.co/RnPqoL3vUx #FoodDriveFri #Gilbert

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Does your employer sponsor matching gift programs for charities? Consider helping UFB fight #hunger in #AZ. http://t.co/seQWUiA69B

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RT @GilbertYourTown: Did you know that for every $1 donated the United Food Bank is able to feed 5 people in need? Donate today: http://t.c…

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It's #FoodDriveFriday and it looks like Gilbert Town Hall is getting creative with their Feeding Families drive! Find out how you can get involved in their food drive throughout the rest of the month! http://www.gilbertaz.gov/feedingfamilies/

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"Children are now our poorest group, with almost 25% of children under 5 living below the federal poverty level." READ this important NYT article 'Poverty as a Childhood Disease' http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/13/poverty-as-a-childhood-disease/?ref=todayspaper.

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Did you know that many grocery and retail stores donate their leftover product to United Food Bank? Bimbo Bakeries USA became a partner of ours 2 months ago, and they've been donating breads and pastries to us daily since then! We're extrememly thankful for them and our other store partners.

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It's Older Americans Month. Did you know 1 in 7 seniors struggle with hunger in Arizona? Let's work together and help our older neighbors.

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The numbers of seniors struggling with hunger doubled in 10 years. It's Older Americans Month. Join @[23875187730:274:Feeding America] in helping our older neighbors. It’s OUR Turn. Pls Share. http://feedingamerica.org

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It's getting hotter, which means we're sending out lots of water. During summer, the need for it goes up, but our supply is limited. Who wants to start a water drive?! #warehousewednesday

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Students from Longfellow Elementary in Mesa visited UFB today! They especially had a blast standing on our big scale together. We love seeing kids get excited to learn about us!

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We're happy to announce that we will be holding a produce distribution this Saturday, May 18th at our Javelina location from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. Anyone in need is welcome to attend! Please bring your own bags. http://unitedfoodbank.org/need-help/

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Mesa Eagle Scout Robby recently held a concert in a park to benefit UFB. He collected enough food and funds to provide 652 meals for people in need! Way to go Robby!!

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Look at all of these bins of food! Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday!! You really helped fill our shelves up! We can't wait to find out the results… stay tuned!

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Here's what's going in a staff member's Stamp Out Hunger bag! What's going in yours?!

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TODAY'S THE DAY! Time to Stamp Out Hunger together! Make sure to leave your bags full of nonperishable food items by your mailbox for your letter carrier!

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Mother's Day is Sunday! How are you treating the special moms in your life? How about with a delicious brunch! We found some great recipes for you! http://pinterest.com/unitedfoodbank/holidays/

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Stamp Out Hunger is tomorrow! Who's ready?! Say "I AM" if you are! #FoodDriveFriday

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READ: "Fast Food Nutrition Has Barely Improved In 14 Years, Study Finds" – More reason to stay away from fast food and search for healthier options. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/08/fast-food-nutrition_n_3238462.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living

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Still looking for that perfect Mother's Day gift? Give her the gift that will touch her heart and help other mom's in need. http://ht.ly/kQany

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Stamp Out Hunger is only 2 days away! Let's fill these shelves all of the way up with food for people in need!

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Students presented their hand drawn cards to our Chief Development Officer Jayson.

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Some of the cards the first graders drew for us!

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These cute kids posed for us too.

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245 South Nina Drive
Mesa, Arizona 85210
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