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Southern Arizona Telecom Pioneers presented a donation totaling $600 to the Community Food Bank

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On January 27, 2010, members of the Southern Arizona Telecom Pioneers presented a donation totaling $600 to the Community Food Bank

From left to right are Cathy Greer, Treasurer, Linda Hampton, CFB Special Events Coordinator and Steve Gallego, President.

The Southern Arizona Telecom Pioneers have been long time supporters of the Community Food Bank.



Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market Hosts Spring Citrus Celebration

February 11, 2010
3:00 pmto6:00 pm

Where:  NE corner of Speedway and Riverview, west of I-10 between Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind and El Rio Neighborhood Center

Admission:  Free and open to the public

The Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market Celebration of Citrus will teach and encourage community members to eat and grow their own citrus, one of Southern Arizona’s most nutritious agricultural specialties.  The Celebration will feature cooking demonstrations of recipes using citrus, citrus trees for sale, tips from local gardeners on how to care for your own citrus trees, a kids’ booth featuring games and prizes, and live music.

Local produce selections at the Farmers’ Market include citrus, salad and cooking greens, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, radishes, cabbage, potatoes, green onions, apples and much more.  Shoppers can also find Sonoran honey, dried beans, free-range beef, fresh eggs, herbal remedies, locally roasted coffee, baked goods, garden plants and cacti.

The Farmers’ Market accepts credit and debit cards, SNAP (food stamps), cash, and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Cash Value Vouchers for fruits and vegetables.

For more information, contact Sara Rickard at (520) 622-0525 x 242.



Landmark New Study Reveals Unprecedented Number of People in Southern Arizona Seeking Emergency Food Assistance

According to the new findings reported in the Hunger in America 2010 survey released February 2nd, 37 million people, one in eight Americans, is receiving emergency food assistance through the Feeding America network of food banks. This is an increase of 46% over the findings reported four years ago the in Hunger in America 2006 survey.

Hunger in America 2010 is the first comprehensive research study that captures the connection between a weak economy and increased demands for emergency food assistance.  The data for this study was captured in the heart of the 2009 economic downturn (February-June 2009).

The study reveals an even more startling picture in Southern Arizona.  The Community Food Bank survey in 2006 indicated that 98,200 unduplicated individuals were served annually but, in the 2010 survey individuals served jumped to 178,200, an 81% increase.

Unduplicated individuals served with emergency food on a weekly basis in the 2006 survey showed 18,000 people were helped.  In the 2010 survey that weekly number jumped to 33,100 people, an 84% increase.

“While these numbers sound staggering, we have been able to keep up with the rise in demand due to the generosity of the people in our community,” said Bill Carnegie, President/CEO.  “We greatly appreciate that support.”

For more information on the Hunger in America 2010 survey, contact Jack Parris at (520) 622-0525 x 215.



Coatimondi Cat Club’s 13th Annual Last Chance Cat Show

April 23, 2010toApril 25, 2010

April 23, 24& 25 ‘10

The Hotel Arizona – New Hotel

Bring a non-perishable food item and receive $1.00 off admission!

Register Online or get more info

This is a “Bring Your Own Cage” show

Jr. Exhibitor Ring on Sunday

Show Hours – Friday 3:00pm – 11:00pm

Saturday – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

SHOW HALL: The Hotel Arizona Ballroom – Enter Early!!
SHOW HOTEL:
The Hotel Arizona, (I-10 at Congress/Braodway)
Online Reservations – Put in Attendee Code CCC75
181 W Broadway Blvd
Tucson, Arizona 85701
Phone: (520) 624-8711



VP of Development, Pauline Hechler Gives Speech on Hunger Issues in Tucson

Pauline Hechler, Vice President in charge of Development at the Community Food Bank, speaks to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson. In addition to addressing hunger issues in Tucson, she shares the Food Bank’s philosophy on assisting people toward independence.

© Pauline Hechler

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Hifaluntin Red Hatters & Red Hot Flashes presented Community Food Bank President/CEO, Bill Carnegie with a check

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Members of the Hifaluntin Red Hatters & Red Hot Flashes presented Community Food Bank President/CEO, Bill Carnegie with a check for $1,748.00 on Sunday, January 10, 2010. The presentation was made at the 3:00 PM performance of the Gaslight Theatre production of “The Cisco Kid.”   334 pounds of food was also donated.



Foothills Dermatology and Facial Plastic Surgery Hosts “A Time for Love…”

February 11, 2010
7:30 am

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Talleres de Jardines de Comida

March 6, 2010toApril 26, 2010

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Horario Completo

Llame para inscribirse- Contacte a Luis o Mellissa en el Banco de Alimentos al Tel. 622-0525 ext, 264, o 263 o por email: lherrera@communityfoodbank.org o mmundt@communityyfoodbank.org

La Tierra y el Abono: SABADO 6 DE MARZO, 9am–11am en el Jardín del Banco de Alimentos.
Diseño de Jardines: SABADO 13 DE MARZO, 9am–11am en el Jardín del Banco de Alimentos.
Plantar un Jardín Saludable: SABADO 27 DE MARZO, 9am–11am en el Jardín del Banco de Alimentos.
La Tierra y el Abono: VIERNES 9  DE ABRIL, 9am–11am en el Jardín del Banco de Alimentos.
Diseño de Jardines: VIERNES 23 DE ABRIL, 9am–11am en el Jardín del Banco de Alimentos.
Plantar un Jardín Saludable: VIERNES 7 DE MAYO, 9am–11am en el Jardín del Banco de Alimentos.
Los siguientes talleres son en Ingles con traducción al español
Sistemas de Irrigación: VIERNES 19 DE FEBRERO, 1pm-3pm con manager de la Granja en Marana, Cie’na Schlaefli en el Jardín del Banco de Alimentos.
Plantando Árboles Frutales: MARTES 23 DE FEBRERO, 1pm-3pm con Jardinero Experto Phil Wade en el Jardín del Banco de Alimentos.
Básicos de las Gallinas: MARTES 2 DE MARZO, 9am-11am personal del Banco de Alimentos y experto en gallinas Tony Bruno en el Jardín del Banco de Alimentos.
Abono con Lombrices: VIERNES 9 DE MARZO, 1pm-3pm con Chris, cuidador de lombrices en la granja de Marana en el Jardín del Banco de Alimentos.
Conozca la Tierra: LUNES 15 DE MARZO, 1pm-3pm con científico de la tierra (retirado) Don Breckenfeld en el Jardín del Banco de Alimentos.
Salvar las Semillas: VIERNES 19 DE MARZO, 9am-11am con Chris Lowen Tecnico de la Granja de Native Seed/SEARCH en el Jardín del Banco de Alimentos.
Captación del Agua: MARTES 30 DE MARZO, 9am-11am con Dan Dorsey del Sonoran Permaculture Guild en el Jardín del Banco de Alimentos.
¡Cocina Simple!: JUEVES 15 DE ABRIL, 1pm-3pm Con Sara Jones, entusiasta de comida local y chef en el Jardín del Banco de Alimentos.
Como Construir un Horno Solar: SABADO 17 DE ABRIL, 11am-3pm con Toby Schneider “Toby solar” en el Jardín del Banco de Alimentos.
Como Usar Hierbas Medicinales LUNES, 26 de abril, 9 am- 11 am con John Slattery, herbalario


Gardening Workshops

January 30, 2010toMay 8, 2010

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Complete Schedule (View Workshops in Spanish)

Call to sign up!- Contact  Luis or Mellissa at the Community Food Bank by  phone:  622-0525 ext, 264, or 263 or by email: lherrera@communityfoodbank.org or mmundt@communityfoodbank.org

Soil and Compost SAT, 1/30, 9:00 AM -11:00 AM Community Food Bank Garden
Site Design SAT, 2/6, 9:00 AM -11:00 AM Community Food Bank Garden
Planting a Healthy Garden SAT, 2/13, 9:00 AM -11:00 AM Community Food Bank Garden
Hands-On Irrigation with Marana Farm Manager, Cie’na Schlaefli FRI, 2/19, 1pm- 3pm Community Food Bank Garden
Growing Fruit Trees with Master Gardener, Phil Wade TUES, 2/23, 1pm-3pm Community Food Bank Garden
Chicken-Raising Basics Food Bank staff and Poultry guru, Tony Bruno TUES, 3/2, 9am-11am Community Food Bank Garden
Soil and Compost FRI, 3/5, 9:00 AM -11:00 AM Community Food Bank Garden
Site Design SAT, 3/6, 9:00 am -11:00 am Marana Heritage Farm
Composting with Worms! With Chris Mazarella, the Marana Farm worm caretaker TUES, 3/9, 1pm-3pm Community Food Bank Garden
Site Design FRI, 3/12, 9:00 AM -11:00 AM Community Food Bank Garden
Soil and Compost SAT, 3/13, 9:00 am -11:00 am Marana Heritage Farm
All About Soil with retired soil scientist, Don Breckenfeld MON, 3/15, 1pm-3 pm Community Food Bank Garden
Seed Saving with Native Seed/SEARCH Farm Technician, Chris Lowen FRI, 3/19, 9 am- 11 am Community Food Bank Garden
Hands-On Irrigation TUES, 3/23, 9:00 am -11:00 am Marana Heritage Farm
Planting a Healthy Garden FRI, 3/26, 9:00 AM -11:00 AM Community Food Bank Garden
Composting with Worms SAT, 3/27, 9:00 am -11:00 am Marana Heritage Farm
Rainwater Harvesting with Dan Dorsey from Sonoran Permaculture Guild TUES, 3/30, 9 am – 11 am Community Food Bank Garden
Soil and Compost SAT, 4/10, 9:00 AM -11:00 AM Community Food Bank Garden
Planting a Healthy Garden SAT, 4/10, 9:00 am -11:00 am Marana Heritage Farm
Simply Cooking! With Sara Jones, local food enthusiast and chef extraordinaire THURS, 4/15, 1pm-3 pm Community Food Bank Garden
How to Build a Solar Oven with Toby Schneider “Solar Toby,” SAT, 4/17, 11 am-3 pm Community Food Bank Garden
Site Design SAT, 4/24, 9:00 AM -11:00 AM Community Food Bank Garden
Herbal Medicine Making with John Slattery, herbalis MON, April 26, 9 am- 11 am Community Food Bank Garden
Planting a Healthy Garden SAT, 5/8, 9:00 AM -11:00 AM Community Food Bank Garden