Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona

The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating hunger and promoting food security across Southern Arizona. Established in 1975, the organization has grown from a single facility in Tucson to multiple locations serving five counties: Pima, Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, and Santa Cruz.

The organization's mission is to address the root causes of hunger by providing immediate food assistance and fostering long-term solutions to build a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow. Their comprehensive approach includes emergency food assistance, free meals, community gardens, nutrition education, culinary training, support for local growers, and advocacy.

Key Programs

• Emergency Food Assistance and Free Meals: Providing immediate relief to individuals and families facing food insecurity.
• Farmers' Market and Community Gardens: Encouraging local food production and access to fresh produce.
• Nutrition Education and Culinary Training: Equipping community members with skills for healthier living.
• Support for Local Growers and Food Systems: Strengthening the regional food economy.
• Advocacy: Addressing systemic issues related to hunger and food justice.

The organization partners with over 400 local entities to serve a vast area of more than 23,000 square miles. In 2018, it was recognized as Food Bank of the Year by Feeding America for its innovative work rescuing fresh produce from the U.S.-Mexico border and redistributing it to local families and other food banks.

Locations

The Community Food Bank operates several locations across Southern Arizona, including:

• Tucson: Gabrielle Giffords Resource Center
• Amado: Resource Center
• Green Valley: Resource Center
• Marana: Mobile Distributions
• Nogales: Resource Center
• Caridad Community Kitchen: Providing meals to those in need
• Las Milpitas Community Farm: A community garden space

These facilities and programs are strategically located to ensure that residents across Southern Arizona have access to the resources and support they need to overcome hunger and achieve food security.

Headquarters

The Community Food Bank is headquartered in Tucson, AZ, USA.