Donating the ‘gumball money’ – as we’d come to call it – to the food bank made good sense. Certainly, the machine’s become an example that every little bit not only counts… but adds up.”
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Giving With Gumballs…
Posted in Food Banking, Local Business, Partner Agencies, Personal Experience, tagged Anne Spitza, Bob Mahoney, DoDie Hernandez, ON Semiconductor, Terry Shannon on January 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Art for all Generational Hearts!
Posted in Events, Local Business, Personal Experience, Volunteer, tagged Art from the Heart, Christina Calio, Crystal McRae, Elizabeth Wunsch, Jack & Lois Marks, Jessica Herrera, Jim & Brigitta Augustine, Kids Cafe, Laura Brill, Peter Piper Pizza, The Madison Retirement Community on November 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
brought to you by Elizabeth Wunsch, Volunteerwoman
A beautiful night for an auction. A spanning of generations. A gift for old and young. Art from the Heart!
The Madison Retirement Community in Sun City West wanted to help children in need. Hungry children. How does one do that in an exciting way? What organization has a program [...]
Do I Eat or Buy Medication?
Posted in Food Banking, Food Drives, Personal Experience, tagged Cancer, Ernesto Ortiz, Food Drive, Food Insecurity, Food Resource, Medication on October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
brought to you by Ernie Ortiz, Food Resource Developer
This past weekend I was invited to a health fair geared at people with cancer. I attended the fair from an invitation from an old friend who works for a large cancer related non-profit. St. Mary’s Food Bank was what I thought the only non-cancer related booth. As the [...]
Will it Be Enough?
Posted in Food Banking, Personal Experience, tagged Terry Shannon on October 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Dear Friends of the Food Bank,
I’ve been asked how things are going at the Food Bank – and I can tell you, the current economic trends dramatically affecting our community – are having a serious impact on the Food Bank. This is not a year like any other we have seen before.
Although we have seen [...]
Media Coverage for Food Bank Crisis Continues…
Posted in Media, Personal Experience, tagged ABC 15, Arizona Public Radio, AZTV, Eric Wolverton, Hortencia Garcia, Jeff Cochran, Jesus Ledezma, Jon Zimney, Jose Castillo, KNAU, KTAR, Laura Holka, NBC's Telemundo, Nicole Beyer, Patricia Batres, Terry Shannon, The Pat McMahon Show on October 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Journalists have a choice in what they cover every day. We thank the distinguished reporters, producers, cameramen, writers and staff who make stories and coverage happen.
How may we help you?
Posted in Personal Experience, Volunteer, Westside, tagged Community Action, Food Bank, Volunteer, Volunteering, Westside Food Bank on September 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Brought to you by: Elizabeth. The Volunteerwoman.
A woman walks into the reception area. She is nicely dressed. She approaches hesitantly. In her hand is a white referral form received from a nearby agency. The volunteer at the front counter asks, “How may we help you?” The woman breaks down in tears. The volunteer gently guides her [...]
Think Before You Throw
Posted in Personal Experience, tagged Think Before You Throw on September 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Brought to you by: Hazel, Food Bank web site and design guru
I recently visited a large self-serve, all-you-can-eat soup and salad restaurant. I really enjoy going there because not only do they offer the best salad bar, but they also carry a variety of other foods and yummy treats. I met up with a friend [...]
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