Thanksgiving on the Mayflower broke the record for the largest amount ever donated to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona from a public event in one day.
Donors gave more than 6,600 pounds of food and over $113,000 in cash to the Community Food Bank. The donations were matched dollar-for-dollar by Tucson Electric Power resulting in a total monetary donation of $226,000!
On November 17, in the parking lot of Sunflower Market on N. 1st Ave in Tucson, donors streamed in throughout the day with contributions that ranged from a jar of quarters to checks for $20,000. Families brought in boxes of food from their pantries. School children donated the pennies, nickels and dimes in their piggy banks.
Heartfelt thanks to Tucson Electric Power and 94.9 MIXfm! Thanks also to Meridian Mayflower Moving Systems, IBEW Local 1116, Rosemont Copper, Sunflower Markets, dedicated volunteers and all of our wonderful donors!gtdmsfnvgffgvzvc
posted: November 22nd, 2011
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona has received a $26,566.10 donation from Valero for the “Fill Up to Fight Hunger Campaign” that took place in Southern Arizona from April through the end of June 2011.
For each 8-gallon fuel purchase made at participating outlets, Valero donated $1.00 to the local food bank in the area, including the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. The donations were coordinated through Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger relief charity.
“Valero has always believed in giving back to the communities where we do business and this will help local food banks address some of the increased demand for their services,” said David Parker, Valero’s Senior Vice President for Product Supply & Wholesale Marketing.
“This donation could not have come at a better time,” said Bill Carnegie, President/CEO of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. “The need is greatest during the upcoming holiday season and we appreciate Valero’s support.”
For more information contact Valero Media Relations at (210) 345-2928.
posted: November 2nd, 2011
Five non-profit organizations in Tucson will receive special $10,000 grants from the Sundt Foundation, thanks to a recent sale of artwork belonging to Sundt. The Five organizations are The American Red Cross, Southern Arizona Chapter, Candelighters Child Cancer Foundation of Southern Arizona, El Rio Community Health Center, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona and University Medical Center Foundation.
The paintings hung in Sundt’s Tucson headquarters on East Irvington Road for many years. However, when the company moved to a new facility on River Road, the Western Themed art was not compatible with building’s contemporary interior design. The senior management opted to sell the artwork and donate the proceeds to the Sundt Foundation.
“The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is especially thankful to the Sundt Foundation for their generosity,” said Bill Carnegie, President/CEO. “The Food Bank will secure about 150,000 pounds of highly nutritious produce for low-income families across Southern Arizona. This donation could not have come at a better time.”
For more information, contact Jack Parris at (520) 882-3287.
posted: October 26th, 2011
From left to right, Ms Dianna Grissette, President of DPU, Jack Parris, CFB and Ms. Jacqueline (Jackie) Black, DPU Member.
posted: October 19th, 2011
This season, the 2011 Arizona Football Commemorative Coin from Vantage West will be used to raise much needed funds for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Robert D. Ramirez, President and CEO of Vantage West announced the program that will begin with the first football game on September 3rd and continue through the entire season. Ramirez explained that anyone who makes a donation of $10 or more to the Food Bank, using a Vantage West debit or credit card, will receive a limited edition Arizona Football Commemorative Coin, courtesy of Vantage West. Donations should be made online and the coins can be picked up at any Vantage West branch.
William Carnegie, President and CEO of the Community Food Bank, said that the support of Vantage West at this particular moment of the year is especially important. “The Food Bank assists more than 215,000 people every month,” Carnegie said, “and the need is greatest during the Fall and holiday seasons. We are delighted that Vantage West has made us the recipient of their very popular annual campaign.”
Mike Stoops, head coach of Arizona football, is once again the spokesperson for the Commemorative Coin campaign. He appears on television, radio, newspaper, outdoor billboards and posters urging Southern Arizonans to “Make a donation. Get a coin.” More information about the Vantage West campaign to support the Community Food Bank is available online at www.Vwestcu.org or click here to donate.
posted: September 8th, 2011
Jon Flora, President of Fry’s Food Stores will present Bill Carnegie, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona CEO with a $40,478 check on Friday, August 5, 2011 at 7:30 AM at the re-opening of the Fry’s Food Store at 3920 E. Grant Road (near Grant and Swan).
The $40,478 donation is from Fry’s “Bringing Hope to the Table” annual cause-marketing program partnership. Since its inception the program has directed $20 million in funds and food to local food banks serving communities across the country. Fry’s 2011 “Bringing Hope to the Table” campaign raised $168,478
“Fry’s has partnered with the Community Food Bank for three decades,” said Bill Carnegie, President/CEO. “We are proud to be associated with a company that so generously demonstrates its sense of responsibility in our community.”
Fry’s Food Stores is headquartered in Tolleson, Arizona. The company employs more than 18,300 Arizona residents. The 121 Fry’s Food Stores service more than one million households per week. Fry’s Food Stores is a proud member of the Kroger Co. based in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information, visit the company’s web site at www.frysfood.com.
For more information contact Jack Parris at (520) 882-3287
posted: August 11th, 2011
On June 9, 2011, at the Grand Opening of the new Whataburger location at 5402 E Speedway Boulevard, representatives from the company presented The Community Food Bank with a check for $500. Pictured from left to right are Pauline Hechler, Community Food Bank Chief Development Officer, Holly Betzer, Whataburger Field Marketing Coordinator, Jenny Colon, Whataburger Regional Marketing Manager and Karla Rocha, General Manager of the new Whataburger on Speedway.
posted: June 20th, 2011
On May 6, 2011, seven employees from Novo Nordisk Tucson District donated 642 pounds of food to the Community Food Bank. Each employee purchased the food and was reimbursed by Novo Nordisk.
Our thanks to Novo Nordisk and their employees for their generous donation.
posted: May 19th, 2011
Monica Bujak from the Pima County Library presents Jack Parris, Food Bank Public Relations Manager with $6,827. These were the proceeds from the Pima County Library’s 17th Annual Auction to Benefit the Community Food Bank that took place on April 15, 2011. Home made and donated items were auctioned by the very animated and enthusiastic Pima County Library Staff.
posted: May 19th, 2011
On April 9, 2011, Pauline Hechler presented Max and Patsy Shook with a special memento of their 14 years of service to the Community Food Bank. Max & Patsy have been building Food Plus boxes all that time, and Max began a neighborhood food drive five years ago, which has raised thousands of dollars a year and tons of food. Max & Patsy will be celebrating their 63rd wedding anniversary this year!
posted: April 13th, 2011
