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Today, the latest Map the Meal Gap data was released by Feeding America. Unfortunately, it shows that 17.8% of AZ's population (or 1,169,570 people) are food insecure. In United Food Bank's service area (Eastern Maricopa, Gila, Pinal, Southern Navajo and Apache counties), 16% of our population is food insecure. Help us fight hunger in Arizona by sharing this information! Take action by calling us at 480-926-4897 to plan your next food & funds drive. Or donate at www.unitedfoodbank.org.
feedingamerica.org/mapthegap
Map the Meal Gap | Food Insecurity in your County
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2011 Child Food Insecurity information added to the Map the Meal Gap interactive map.
Hikers and Friends of the Outdoors! There is still time to sign up for this Saturday's Hike for Hunger! The weather should be perfect for a hike AND for feeding the hungry in Arizona! Details are below.
Here are some of our guests, Board, and staff having fun at Gordon Biersch in Tempe!
Come on out and try your luck for some prices at Gordon Biersch on Mill Ave as support United Food Bank! We will be here until 8 PM!
Got #library fees? Get rid of them by donating canned food! For every can you donate, you erase $1 of your library fee debt in the participating Mesa Public Libraries. But hurry…this program only lasts from April 14-26! Details below:
THANK YOU to everyone who donated as part of Arizona Gives Day! It was great to see everyone donate and spread the word about the impact of nonprofits!
Do you have a few outstanding #library fines in #Mesa? Get rid of your library fines by trading in canned goods! From April 14-26, every can donated equals $1 less in library fees. Details below!
Today is Arizona Gives Day! Please consider a donation and share your love of United Food Bank with your friends! Together we can end hunger in AZ!
The United Food Bank pays close attention to factors that impact the working poor and those on fixed incomes, like Arizona's seniors. Unfortunately, inflation has caused an increase in food costs. This impacts all those shopping for food – including food banks. This is another reason we continue to need your help.
Inflation May Hit the Poor Hardest
fivethirtyeight.com
It’s getting more expensive to be poor. Over the past two years, prices have risen more quickly for many of the things that low-income households spend a lot of their money on, such as rent and uti…
Could you feed yourself for $1.40 per meal? Mario Batali makes it look easy, but for most of us, this is a challenge. For those on supplemental nutrution food assistance, this is a daily challenge. Food banks are expected to fill in the gap. Will you help United Food Bank by making a donation this April 9 on Arizona Gives Day? Follow this link: http://azgives.razoo.com/story/United-Food-Bank to make a donation! Thank you!
Video: Mario Batali Makes Dinner for Less Than $1.40 a Person
"The Chew" star shows you how to save money without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.
Did you know about the special deals on Amazon Smile? Today is the last chance to shop Amazon Smile (3/31) & Amazon will donate an EXTRA $5 to United Food Bank! Get started with the link below and thank you for supporting UFB!
Support United Food Bank by shopping at AmazonSmile.
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When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to United Food Bank. Support us every time you shop.
Once again, we are proudly participating in Arizona Gives Day on April 9, 2013! We would LOVE each and everyone of our friends out there to consider a donation on that day! AND encourage your friends to learn more about United Food Bank
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Help support UNITED FOOD BANK on Razoo! Donate or click "Share" below to spread the word.
Don't forget: This Saturday is an open house at Falcon Field in Mesa! All nonperishable food donations will benefit United Food Bank… see you there!
THANK YOU to everyone who supported United Food Bank during The Arizona Republic/ 12 News Season For Sharing. Because of your support, we received a grant for $40,000 to continue our fight against hunger in #Arizona! #TYTHURS #SFS
Thank you class members from Valley Leadership for visiting United Food Bank and learning how partnerships end hunger in Arizona!
Want to help out in your community? We are in need of #volunteers this week, and ask that you email volunteer@unitedfoodbank.org if you're interested and available and would like more information. Volunteer hours run from 8am-4pm, with a minimum time commitment of 2 hours. The minimum age requirement is 12 years (accompanied by an adult). Please share this message with your networks, and thank you in advance for your help!
Thank you AMAZING volunteers for all of your hard work! And thank you Raising Cane's, Fry's Food and Drug, Walmart, Willie Itullie Produce, and Paradise Bakery & Café for donating this great food!
Thank you AMAZING volunteers for all of your hard work! And thank you Raising Cane's, Fry's Food and Drug, Walmart, Willie Itullie Produce, and Paradise Bakery & Café for donating this great food!
Thank you AMAZING volunteers for all of your hard work! And thank you Raising Cane's, Fry's Food and Drug, Walmart, Willie Itullie Produce, and Paradise Bakery & Café for donating this great food!
Thank you AMAZING volunteers for all of your hard work! And thank you Raising Cane's, Fry's Food and Drug, Walmart, Willie Itullie Produce, and Paradise Bakery & Café for donating this great food!
Thank you AMAZING volunteers for all of your hard work! And thank you Raising Cane's, Fry's Food and Drug, Walmart, Willie Itullie Produce, and Paradise Bakery & Café for donating this great food!
Thank you AMAZING volunteers for all of your hard work! And thank you Raising Cane's, Fry's Food and Drug, Walmart, Willie Itullie Produce, and Paradise Bakery & Café for donating this great food!
Thank you AMAZING volunteers for all of your hard work! And thank you Raising Cane's, Fry's Food and Drug, Walmart, Willie Itullie Produce, and Paradise Bakery & Café for donating this great food!
Thank you AMAZING volunteers for all of your hard work! And thank you Raising Cane's, Fry's Food and Drug, Walmart, Willie Itullie Produce, and Paradise Bakery & Café for donating this great food!
Thank you AMAZING volunteers for all of your hard work! And thank you Raising Cane's, Fry's Food and Drug, Walmart, Willie Itullie Produce, and Paradise Bakery & Café for donating this great food!
Why spread the word about hunger in Arizona this #HungerAction Month? We've got 478,420 reasons. That's how many kids are food insufficient in AZ. You can help make a difference. Please SHARE!
Community Food Bank of Arizona in Tucson also helps fight hunger in AZ. We all have to work together. Join the fight against Child Hunger. #Arizona #HungerAction
Want to be a virtual volunteer? Please Repin! 1 in 4 children in AZ don't know where their next meal is coming from. We can make a difference together. #hunger #poverty #Arizona #Phoenix
1 in 5 children face hunger. Visit feedingamerica.org to learn how you can help us in the fight against hunger!
How much do you know about hunger and poverty in the US? Take Feeding America's Hunger Facts Quiz.
Our Backpack Program provides backpacks full of food to children in need every week. The packs are delivered to schools across eastern Maricopa and eastern AZ, then discreetly distributed to children in need. #hunger #poverty
83 percent of all SNAP benefits go to households with a a child, an elderly person, or a disabled person.
This graphic was created by Child Hunger Corps member, Liz, who is currently at Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.
Find out how you can help us fight child hunger
FREE State By State Food Bank List: Get FREE Help With Groceries
76% of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck #poverty
How many children are faced with hunger in your area? Feeding America's new Map the Meal Gap report found that 29.9% of kids in Arizona are food insufficient. #AZ
Can you imagine trying to make it through a 110° AZ day without water? WATCH and learn what a simple, donated bottle of water means to the homeless. #FoodDriveFriday
Food waste and hunger are connected.
Food Facts Please LIKE, REPIN, ! cool #foodfacts #foodfact
50 million Americans are food insecure. 17 million of them are children. Learn more about hunger.
Infographic: Map the Meal Gap at a Glance #hunger
Infographic: Understanding Food Insecurity
Such an interesting tool – Think food stamps are something used only by people in far-away, poor communities? Think again. A handy interactive tool from Slate.com will show you just how many folks right in your own community rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), otherwise known as food stamps.
Senior Poverty and Hunger are Worse Than You Think.
Very informative documentary about senior hunger produced by AARP Rhode Island – Hungry in the West End – All Episodes #AARP
