Feed the Hungry in Phoenix Arizona
Addressing Hunger in AZ
Waste Not is the only nonprofit agency in Arizona collecting prepared foods that would otherwise go to waste and delivering it directly to nonprofit agencies that serve those in need. All those served are low-income and most experience food insecurity, meaning that several times per week they are uncertain of where their next meal will come from.
Our 80+ partner agencies include homeless shelters, transitional housing, senior facilities, preschools, after-school programs, rehabilitation centers, and food pantries. Our efforts enable partner organizations to focus theirs on other critical needs of the children and families they serve, such as housing, employment, and education.
Waste Not provides approximately 3.5 million meals annually.
Consistent Access to Food is Crucial
For children experiencing food insecurity, Arizona is ranked the 6th worst state in the U.S. and for many children in our community, school meals are their primary source of meals during the week.
Over 60% of adults who are food insecure work 32 or more hours per week.
1 in 4 children and 1 in 5 adults lack consistent access to adequate food in Arizona.
Every dollar donated provides
5 meals to those who need it most
Agencies We Serve
2 Ten Church
A New Leaf
Abel's House Inc.
Arizona Center for the Blind
Arizona Housing Inc.
AZCENDA
Boys Hope Girls Hope
Central Arizona Shelter Services
Chicanos por la Causa
DOVES
Emmanuel Church of God in Christ
Fire & Water International Church
Good Shepherd
Grace Lutheran Church
Hand 2 Handz Brown Bag Outreach
Heartquist Hollow Family Farm
Helping With All My Heart
Hemp Legacy Foundation
Homeward Bound
Hope Lives
Hope Women's Center
House of Helps
House of Refuge Sunnyslope
International Rescue Committee
IRC Welcome Center
Jose's Closet
Joshua Tree
La Frontera
Local First Arizona Foundation
Maggie's Place
Mark Allen Foundation
Matthew's Crossing
Midwest Food Bank
Musically Fed
Native American Connections
New Dimensions in Recovery
New Horizons Youth Home
Nourish Phoenix
Olive Branch Community of Hope
Palabra de Vida Church
Paz De Cristo
Phoenix Oasis
Phoenix Rescue Mission
Pure Heart Church
Reborn Assistance Association
Resurrection Street Ministry
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Social Spin Foundation
St. Matthew United Methodist Church
Step One Recovery House
Streets of Joy
Sunlight of the Spirit
The Salvation Army
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Traditions Transitional Living
Transitional Living Communities
UMOM New Day Center
United Food Bank
United States Veterans Initiative
Veterans for Veterans
West Valley Community Food pantry
Whole Life Foundation
YMCA
"The Panera meals last week were such an unexpected treat! As you can see, we were able to get them out to all 20 open Clubs. We shared them with staff members and Club kids thanks to the Waste Not team. Our typical meals are pretty standard and a treat like this for members was a welcome change and indulgence. You can see how excited they are to try something new, try some special and something that is probably out of reach for many of our members.
Our staff was especially grateful! We have asked our team to step up and work on the front lines of this pandemic. It's long hours and a lot of extra anxiety as our team helps kids navigate a time of uncertainty and change. Getting these surprise meals from your team means they can afford an extra treat for themselves or just save a few dollars at lunch. It means more than you can imagine.
Your donation shows our members and our staff that companies like Panera see them and see their work – and care about them! It was so generous. Thank you!!
-- Cassidy Campana, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley
Source: https://www.wastenotaz.org/feedingthehungry