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.

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.

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.

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

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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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.