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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…
We’re distributing fresh produce Saturday 8-11a.m. Anyone in need is welcome to come! #foodassistance #AZ http://t.co/Rq81UPUJzF
RT @TownofFlorence: The United Food Bank is looking for more volunteers to assist them in Florence’s bi-weekly food distributions for… ht…
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?
www.slate.com
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…
RT @STLFoodbank: How Many People in Your County Receive Food Stamps? Fascinating interactive tool via @slate #SNAP http://t.co/CQj5qQD8xm
Thanks Congresswoman @kyrstensinema for looking out for the best interests of #AZ food banks & for supporting #SNAP. http://t.co/8V9gup4eXn
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
sinema.house.gov
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema opposes proposed cuts to critical hunger-relief programs in the House Farm Bill.
Have you gotten involved in @GilbertYourTown’s Feeding Families yet? There’s still time! http://t.co/RnPqoL3vUx #FoodDriveFri #Gilbert
Does your employer sponsor matching gift programs for charities? Consider helping UFB fight #hunger in #AZ. http://t.co/seQWUiA69B
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…
RT @FeedingAmerica: Spread the word about hunger in America! So many don’t know that 1 in 6 struggles w/ hunger! Please retweet
RT @FeedingAmerica: From the @FeedingAmerica blog: Older Americans Month by Ellie Hollander http://t.co/oWPQ9rvzwx #itsOURturn #solvehunger
Looks like @GilbertYourTown is getting creative w/ their Feeding Families drive! #FoodDriveFriday #Gilbert http://t.co/yZMdU9nHJs
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/
DYK you can help us fight #hunger with a tweet? Tell your followers to follow @unitedfoodbank! #FF http://t.co/nh6z6YTDdL
We’re distributing fresh produce tomorrow 8-11a.m. Anyone in need is welcome to come! #foodassistance #AZ http://t.co/Rq81UPUJzF
Looking for #volunteer opportunities in the #Phoenix area? Checkout @UnitedFoodBank! Help us fight hunger. http://t.co/YDRPwHtfhB
DYK you can help us fight #hunger with a tweet? Tell your followers to follow @unitedfoodbank! #AZ http://t.co/cxpZB0oh3z
"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.
@rfbo Thanks! We’ll let you know!
@rfbo That’s great. We’re excited to get our total numbers later today 
@rfbo Wow great results! Sounds like you have a very supportive community.
@arizonanewsnet Thanks for sharing!
1/24 bags of food assistance comes from a charitable organization. #hunger #poverty http://t.co/RUYxeEAvkX
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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/
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!!
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!
Here's what's going in a staff member's Stamp Out Hunger bag! What's going in yours?!
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!
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/
Stamp Out Hunger is tomorrow! Who's ready?! Say "I AM" if you are! #FoodDriveFriday
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
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
Stamp Out Hunger is only 2 days away! Let's fill these shelves all of the way up with food for people in need!
It's been a busy #WarehouseWednesday! Anthony and the rest of the warehouse team have been preparing lots of agency orders!
United Food Bank has set a NEW RECORD:
In the month of April we distributed over 2.5 MILLION POUNDS of food to our partner agencies and other food banks!!! We couldn't have done it without supporters like YOU! Let's keep fighting hunger together!
Recently our CEO Bob Evans and board member Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo visited 12 News to accept a $35,000 Season For Sharing grant on behalf of United Food Bank! We are so honored to receive this support, which will help many Arizonans in need. Thank you 12 News and azcentral.com Arizona's Home Page!
Congrats to United Food Bank supporter, Pam Giannonatti of Fry's Food Stores, for her Valle del Sol's Mom of the Year nomination! We're so thankful for everything she has done for UFB and for the community. http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/sonoran_living/valle-del-sol-recognizes-four-outstanding-valley-women
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Students presented their hand drawn cards to our Chief Development Officer Jayson.
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