Stories tagged: "food insecurity"

Affordability In 2022, the Senior Market Monday recorded 1,914 visits and 147 boxes delivered to homes. (Photo courtesy of the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center)
Affordability Valley Food Banks Reimagine Pantries to Help Seniors Hit Hard by Inflation

Two Valley food banks are reimagining their pantries to help seniors hit hard by inflation, expanding beyond traditional food boxes to offer market days, healthy meals served in group settings, breakfast and takeout options.

Kylie Werner Kylie Werner August 10, 2023 10:57 am MST
community LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Taylor Swift attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
community No ‘Anti-Hero’: Taylor Swift Makes ‘Generous’ Donation to Arizona Food Bank Network

Taylor Swift’s donation will help deliver fresh, healthy produce to local food banks across Arizona.

Morgan Fischer Morgan Fischer March 17, 2023 8:30 pm MST
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Affordability Arizona to Invest Nearly $7 Million to Provide Over 2 Million Free Meals for Students

Before leaving office, former Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced a $6.75 million investment allowing more students to eat free lunches. 

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner January 17, 2023 11:41 am MST
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Food Vertical Farm in Avondale Promotes Sustainability, Technology, Water Conservation

Vertical farms have the capability to grow more crops using fewer resources, grow seasonal produce year-round and deliver produce in a short timeframe.

Scianna Garcia January 11, 2023 3:17 pm MST
Affordability Volunteers load carts with frozen goods, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, beverages and snacks at St. Mary’s Food Bank in this September photo. St. Mary’s has seen an increase in people using its services. (File photo by Justin Spangenthal/Cronkite News)
Affordability Food Banks Get Lesson in Economics: More Demand, Less Supply, Higher Prices

Arizona food banks head into the holiday season having to buy more food, at higher prices, for more clients, with fewer donations to help them pay for it.

Emilee Miranda Emilee Miranda November 23, 2022 9:26 am MST

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Housing Woman Sues Over Bullhead City Ban on Feeding Homeless People in Parks

A woman who was arrested for feeding homeless people in northwest Arizona is suing over a local ordinance that regulates food-sharing events in public parks.

Associated Press Associated Press October 27, 2022 3:06 pm MST
Affordability Waste Not, a Scottsdale nonprofit, hosts its 32nd annual Empty Bowl event, where patrons can purchase handcrafted bowls to help eliminate food insecurity in Arizona. Photo taken at the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix on Oct. 14, 2022. (Photo by Scianna Garcia/ Cronkite News)
Affordability Empty Bowls Event Raises Money to Combat Food Insecurity, Cut Food Waste

For the nonprofit Waste Not, an empty bowl represents the struggles of nearly 1 million Arizonans who can’t find enough to eat every day.

Scianna Garcia October 26, 2022 11:01 am MST