United Food Bank’s primary focus has been to feed people in Arizona. Although it’s challenging for our staff and volunteers to be on the front lines of this pandemic, we continue to operate by mitigating the risks of exposure by following CDC guidelines. Thank you to all the volunteers that have helped us deliver more…
The Arizona Republic – Your Turn Everyone is familiar with the annual tradition of New Year’s resolutions. Often, we focus on things we’re going to do to improve ourselves. “I’m going to lose weight.” “I’m going to exercise more.” “I’m going to stop smoking.” What if we were to add resolutions to our list that…
MESA, August 12 – United Food Bank announces a formal collaboration with Waste Not, an organization focused on collecting and distributing excess perishable food items that would otherwise be thrown away. Effective immediately, Waste Not will operate as a United Food Bank affiliate, maintaining its own 501(c)(3) charitable status. The two community-based nonprofit organizations provide…
oneLess Hungry Child, Adult and Senior Calling all car enthusiasts… oneauTo Movement and United Food Bank present the 1st Annual oneLess Car Show and Food Drive. Teams, groups, clubs and the public are invited to register and participate to help us make a difference in our community by fighting hunger. Help give back to those in need while checking out…
United Food Bank was given a semi-truck to use free of charge for seven months thanks to the generosity of RWC Idealease. Beginning last October, United Food Bank received news of the delivery of nearly four million pounds of additional food from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) due to the trade mitigation package…
Today, United Food Bank announced its sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program administered by the Arizona Department of Education, Community Nutrition Programs. Meals will be made available to enrolled participants at no separate charge without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Household income…
United Food Bank is committed to helping those in need within our community and if you’re a federal worker that’s unfamiliar with how the food bank operates, that’s ok. We’re here to provide a nutritious meal to you and your family. We distribute food and emergency food bags to more than 220 agencies in the…
2018 Map the Meal Gap Release (downloadable Word document) According to a recent study from Feeding America, United Food Bank has made a striking impact in helping Arizonans out of poverty throughout our service area covering more than 19,000 square miles. The overall food insecurity in United Food Bank’s five counties ranges from a low of…
The United Food Bank needs our help! Thousands of families in our community are in need of food every day. With our support, we can help make a huge difference in the lives of Mesa residents. Bring your donation of a non-perishable food item, bottles of water or cash to the Arizona Celebration of Freedom…