Stories of Impact

September 25, 2023

  Looking to volunteer but nervous about what the experience entails? Maybe you’re all signed up and wondering what to expect. Read on for a typical shift at one of

September 22, 2023

With the holiday season almost here, Food Drive Manager Mandy Hodges prepares for her first “giving season” at United Food Bank. She joined the team six months ago, but her

August 25, 2023

Commodity Senior Food Program Impacts Arizona Seniors  Meet Susan Holland; a professional ballerina from St. Louis, Missouri, turned dance studio owner in Mesa, Arizona. Susan and her dog, Teddie, live

August 21, 2023

Jody Martinez has been with United Food Bank for over a year now. Even though she hasn’t been with us for a long time, she has definitely left her mark

August 17, 2023

Food Insecurity Can Affect Anyone: Jennifer and Matthew’s Story With the cost of living in Arizona rising higher than most places in the US, many Arizonans struggle to afford basic

July 19, 2023

From Getting Food Assistance to Leading Food Distributions: Ahmad’s Success Story Meet Ahmad, Executive Assistant at ICNA Relief Arizona. Ahmad knows what it’s like to really need help from an

June 26, 2023

Partner Agency Spotlight: Imagine Schools at East Mesa When school’s out for summer break, many Arizona children lose access to a reliable source of food—free or reduced-price school meals and

May 24, 2023

Partner Agency Spotlight: Jose’s Closet and Emma’s Eats Food Pantry ‘If you can’t find it, you create it.’ That’s what Wendy Esquibel, founder of Jose’s Closet and Emma’s Eats Food