‘Twas the week before the holidays, and all across the Mesa Convention Center, volunteers worked with passion, united in ensuring no table would be left empty this holiday season. On

Kimberly, also known as Kim to her friends, has always been the one who helps others. As a contract paralegal, Kim specializes in navigating parents and children through the foster

Rain or shine, the show must go on. On November 19, United Food Bank hosted its 19th annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution at the Mesa Convention Center. Despite the weather, it

Growing up in one of Los Angeles’ toughest neighborhoods, Anthony, better known as Tony, has faced a lifetime of challenges and instability. Now at 62 years old, he is a

Every October 31, neighborhoods come alive with the glow of pumpkins lighting the way, people walking around in elaborate costumes and excited children holding large bags filled with their candy

When discussing the impacts of food insecurity, people often focus on seniors living on fixed incomes, children going to school with empty stomachs and families stretching every dollar to get

The hum of truck engines, the shuffling of pallets and the beeping noises of forklifts all signal the start of another busy workday at United Food Bank. Long before most

During the summer months, when school cafeterias close and electric bills soar, thousands of families across Arizona struggle to feed their families. This year, however, the need has never been

Growing up in Missouri, Christopher understood early on that food wasn’t just something you ate, but a way of life. “We don’t do a frozen pizza. We don’t do frozen

Keani has always taken pride in providing for his small family. But his world shifted when he was laid off in November. With no job and with a two-year-old son