Impact in Action

United Food Bank Dished Up Hope this Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the table with family to share turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. Yet, for thousands

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

Hershey’s, Hope, and Help with United Food Bank and Matthew’s Crossing Tracy is a devoted mother of two adult children. Her son lives with her, while her daughter resides next

RISE Grant Success: Abiding Ministries Abiding Ministries, a dedicated food pantry partner of United Food Bank on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, recently received a second $10,000 grant from United

Doing Well While Doing Good: A Win-Win-Win Initiative Have you ever taken a picture of beautifully plated food in one of your favorite restaurants? Instead of letting it sit in

More Than a Pantry: CAHRA’s Holistic Approach to Community Well-Being Standing strong on the border of Eloy, Arizona, the efforts of the Community Action Human Resources Agency, or CAHRA, keep

From Lemons to Mario: Lucy’s Charitable Quest Lucy, a determined and compassionate young girl, embarked on a mission that combined her desire for a Nintendo Switch with her passion for

United Food Bank’s Food Drive Friday Launches ‘Summer of a Million Meals’ Campaign United Food Bank kicked off its ‘Summer of a Million Meals’ campaign with a successful Food Drive

Mesa Unites: Hydration Drive Kicks Off to Beat the Heat As Arizona braces for another scorching summer, the community of Mesa is rallying together to ensure that its most vulnerable

It’s Time To Stamp Out Hunger: America’s Largest National One-Day Food Drive It’s almost that time of year, where millions of Americans will come together to participate in Stamp Out

United Food Bank’s Newest ‘Million Meals Club’ Members In a heartwarming display of community solidarity, United Food Bank has welcomed 23 new members to its inaugural Million Meals Club! In

Thank You Volunteers! It’s time to shine a spotlight on the hunger heroes behind the scenes at United Food Bank, celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month! United Food Bank partners with over

Struggle to Strength: Amy’s Resilience in the Face of Adversity 70% of Americans are one paycheck away from a different life. That means all it takes is one unfortunate incident,

“Food Means Community” United Food Bank has a growing list of partners and programs oriented toward increasing food security across Arizona. Leading an incredible team of agency capacity specialists is

A Heart For The Hungry In a world where hunger knows no boundaries, there are individuals like Sergeant Major Reynaldo Rivera who stand tall as beacons of generosity and compassion.

Feed, Clothe, and Empower: Paz de Cristo “It all starts with a nutritious meal, a hot shower, and clean clothes,” states the mission of Paz de Cristo, a partner agency

“Everyone can do five. You can donate five hours a month, $5 a month, or 5 meals a month, everyone can do five.” Mary Shelby, a former Interior Plantscaper turned

Wearing Gratitude: Brenda’s Experience with United Food Bank “Thank you so much for talking to me today and for the wonderful Grinch pin. I’m going to wear it all day

New Beginnings, Unseen Hardships: The Food Insecurity Dilemma in Arizona In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of individuals chose to relocate to Arizona, enticed by its

Who Do We Help? Earlier this fall, we saw a potential government shutdown, leaving many people worrying about the possible loss of a paycheck and requiring them to seek additional

A Season of Gratitude At United Food Bank, we rely on donors like you to keep our mission alive: to unite communities to alleviate hunger and provide nutritious meals to

Dedicated High School Students Stuff the Bus to Help United Food Bank Feed Neighbors! Williams Field High School students demonstrate compassion and creativity as they form a sort-of assembly line

A Feast of Thanks with United Food Bank As the sun rises over Mesa, more than 200 people start waking up to sounds of United Food Bank volunteers tapping on

40 Reasons for 40 Years! Did you know United Food Bank receives most of its entire food supply during the holiday season? ‘Tis the season to give!  United Food Bank

It Takes A Village: A New Leaf Autumn House Spotlight As Domestic Violence Awareness Month ushers in October, so does the opportunity to showcase the incredible work of one of

A Day in the Life: Volunteering at United Food Bank Looking to volunteer but nervous about what the experience entails? Maybe you’re all signed up and wondering what to expect.

Super Staff Spotlight: Mandy Hodges, Food Drive Manager With the holiday season almost here, Food Drive Manager Mandy Hodges prepares for her first “giving season” at United Food Bank. She

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

Super Staff Spotlight: Jody Martinez, Truck Driver Jody Martinez has been with United Food Bank for over a year now. Even though she hasn’t been with us for a long

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

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

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

From Food Waste to Food Security  Food waste makes up about 40% of U.S. landfills. With the population of food insecure Americans rising in the past years, many wonder why

UFB Changes the Narrative on Getting Food Assistance Cheryl Primm was the first to arrive at the 2022 Thanksgiving Distribution AND the 2022 Christmas Distribution put on by United Food