Jessica moved to the Valley with big dreams for her future: pursuing higher education and building a meaningful career. Determined, she earned her degree from Arizona State University. As a
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
From sunny pool days to family road trips, a break from school is a time of excitement and rest after a year of learning for many children. Unfortunately, this picture-perfect
This past summer, thousands of Arizona kids and their families worried about where their next meals were coming from as hunger does not take a summer vacation. In response, United
