Arizona Food Bank Network

Information about the government shutdown and its impact on federal nutrition programs and food banks in Arizona. Find it here: https://lnkd.in/gF8KNqeH

Need some #goodnews? We've got some! All of these wins wouldn't be possible without the many organizations, advocates, partners, and everyday people who are in constant collaboration. Ending hunger is complicated, but working together makes it possible. #HungerActionMonth is nearly over. What can you do today to end hunger? Head to azfoodbanks.org/donate to become a collaborator for a #HungerFreeAZ.

You're invited to volunteer with AzFBN and United Food Bank tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 24! Join AzFBN staff to pack emergency food boxes - families are in need of them now more than ever. You can help the over 700,000 Arizonans visiting food banks each month with just two hours of your time. P.S. Grove of Good members got early access to volunteer spots - join with a monthly donation to get the scoop on events and opportunities like this near you! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gHPbXCMb

This #HungerActionMonth bring all your friends and coworkers together to make a difference! Start a community fundraiser and help us provide meals for those in need. Every donation counts toward building a hunger-free world. 🙌 #HungerFreeAZ To get started, go to https://lnkd.in/g4sdC2g5

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Today we're celebrating school meals with Governor Hobbs and Madison Park Middle School's 8th graders! Last year's funding for school meals meant that an additional 1.4 million meals made it to lunchrooms for low-income students each month. This is all thanks to the tireless work by advocates, and Governor Hobbs' leadership alongside the legislators who made this investment a reality for a second year! Read the full press release here https://lnkd.in/g9H2Xuy3

David Robinson, AzFBN's school nutrition subject matter expert, spoke today at the School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference. He spoke about recognizing and celebrating child nutrition programs as a key tool for building food security, methods to expand a school’s reach to feed more students, and ways schools can promote SNAP to support families and promote the Community Eligibility Provision. David has connected with 237 schools to support their child nutrition programming in big and little ways all across Arizona. We are so proud that he was able to offer his perspective at this gathering of nutritionists, administrators, advocates, and industry partners. David, thank you for sharing your expertise! #anc25 #ItsYourMoment #SchoolNutrition #BehindTheTray #MadeWithSchoolLunch #SNATV

10 years of being a #HungerHero! Today we celebrate our President and CEO April Bradham for a decade of service at AzFBN. Whether she's at the podium or on a Zoom call, April leads with an unmistakably assured presence. With a professional background in supply chain logistics and a passion for nature photography, we know we can always rely on her attention to detail and big-picture thinking. Thank you for all you humbly do and everything you bring to this hunger-fighting work, April.

Thank you for great coverage of this important information, Copper Courier. Stay tuned for more about what's to come and when. AzFBN will continue sounding the alarm while working with organizations, coalitions, communities, and YOU to co-create innovative solutions to feed all Arizonans. #hungerfreeaz https://lnkd.in/g-e8r869

Thank you, Governor Hobbs and Arizona state lawmakers, for prioritizing school meals and food security in the state budget! Funding ($3.8 million) to cover the Reduced Price school meal family copay was included in the final Fiscal Year 2026 budget that passed last weekend and went into effect today. AzFBN is especially grateful to Rep. Nancy Gutierrez and Rep. Oscar De Los Santos, who championed the critical school meals funding throughout the entire legislative session!