PHOENIX ZOO FOOD DRIVE ...

... to benefit St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance!

Saturday, January 15 – Monday, January 31, 2011
It's easy to think of others during the holiday season, but the greatest need sometimes comes after the holidays! The Phoenix Zoo will be kicking off a food drive to benefit St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance this Saturday, Januar...y 15th. All you need to do is bring in cans of food and receive $1 off admission for each can up to five per person!

1 can = $1 off one general daytime admission
2 cans = $2 off one general daytime admission
3 cans = $3 off one general daytime admission
4 cans = $4 off one general daytime admission
5 cans = $5 off one general daytime admission
More than five cans per person are also greatly appreciated! Thank you for your support of the Phoenix Zoo and St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance.
Cans of food must be donated at the Phoenix Zoo. A maximum $5 discount available, per person. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
Not valid on advanced or online ticket purchases. Valid for daytime admission only. Valid January 15 through January 31, 2011.
Food Bank web site:  http://www.firstfoodbank.org/

GOT CITRUS? GLEAN IT!

ST. MARY’S FOOD BANK ALLIANCE HOLDS SECOND ANNUAL “SUPER CITRUS SATURDAY” ON JAN. 22
Event Expands to 3 Locations for Added Convenience; Donations Accepted From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. At All Locations

One person’s surplus is another’s necessity, and St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance is hoping that once again the Valley’s overflowing ...neighborhood citrus trees can be turned into a bountiful harvest for those in need this winter.
For those wishing willing to pick their own fruit for donation to the food bank St. Mary’s will hold its second annual “Super Citrus Saturday” on Saturday, Jan. 22. The program is expanding to three drop-off locations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for residents in the North Central Phoenix, Arcadia and Westside areas to give homeowners a designated drop-off spot to make their tax-deductible produce donation to the Food Bank.
The three “Super Citrus Saturday locations are:
*   North Phoenix Baptist Church (Central Avenue and Bethany Home Road)
*   Shepherd of the Hills United Church of Christ (56th Street and Lafayette)
*   St. Mary’s Food Bank, Surprise (13050 W. Elm Street in Surprise).
Food Bank Web site: http://www.firstfoodbank.org/

TEMPE, AZ RESIDENTS FOOD RESOURCES LISTING

FYI: HUNGER HELP HERE
Always call before going for any changes in hours or food supply. Bring your photo ID and proof of your Tempe residence (piece of mail).
Paz de Cristo Pueblo de Dios
424 W. Broadway in Mesa, 480-464-2370 For information on food distribution
2nd Tuesday and 4th Saturday - 11am-2pm call: 602-309-5898
(Need photo ID & proof of address in East Valley city.)
Church of the Resurrection United Food Bank: HELP YOURSELF PROGRAM
Must live in church boundaries. 358 E. Javelina, Mesa, 480-926-4897
3201 S. Evergreen, 480-838-0207 Fridays, 8am to 2pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 to 11am $16 for $35 in groceries - accept cash & food stamps

Tempe Community Action Agency Lutheran Social Ministries (bring ID)
Monday – Friday, 9am to Noon 142 N. Date St. in Mesa
2150 E. Orange St., 480- 350-5886 480-332-5589
(Need photo ID and piece of Tempe mail.) Tuesday and Thursday, 9 to 11am
Tempe Salvation Army (every 90 days) Shepherds Warehouse
(Tempe & Guadalupe residents, only) Call for an appointment: 480-945-5250
714 S. Myrtle Ave., 480-967-8649 NO walk-ups !!
Monday - Friday, 9 to 11am, 1 to 3pm


Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation STUFF Thrift Store
(bring ID, birth certificates for children) For information on food distribution
2145 W. Elliot Rd., Chandler Call: 480-838-6556 call: 480-649-1288
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays (food boxes only)
9:30am to Noon, 1 to 5:00 pm

Manna Food Bank Locations: Call: 480-430-0439 – NO ID REQUIRED
Chaparral Mobile Village 764 W. Main St., Mesa
400 W. Baseline, Mondays @ 7am 1st and 3rd Saturday of month @ 7am
1st come, 1st served Every Wednesday @ 7am
Bring your own water, bags and carts for all distributions.
St Vincent de Paul Conferences: For referral to your contact call 480-966-1974
Jacob’s Journey House: food box delivery for homebound disabled & seniors
Call 602-754-1711

WAGE DROP WORST IN DECADES

Wages for American workers have fallen dramatically since the financial crisis, in what will likely turn out to be the worst such plunge since the Great Depression, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Full Story: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/11/pay-cut_n_807241.html?igoogle=1

FRAC Reports “Food Hardship” Across U.S

Food Research and Action Center analysis indicates that in nearly every state, at least one in seven respondents reported in first half of 2010 that there were times during the prior twelve months that they did not have enough money to buy food that they needed for themselves or their family.

Full Analysis at: http://frac.org/new-analysis-of-food-hardship-shows-at-least-one-in-seven-respondents-in-nearly-every-state-unable-to-afford-enough-food-in-first-half-of-2010/

TIGERS & DUCKS fight HUNGER in Arizona

Full VIDEO Story: http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/sports/auburn_univ/auburn-oregon-fight-hunger-in-arizona?ref=scroller&categoryId=10001&status=true

City of Glendale RECOGNIZES Challenger Middle School SUPER FOOD DRIVE EFFORT!

One very dynamic special education teacher at Challenger Middle School, Ms. Ashleigh King rallied her classroom and entire school to raise more than 15,000 cans of food and other items for St. Mary’s Food Bank Hunger 101 Program!

Challenger Middle School of the Glendale Elementary School District is located in Glendale’s Yucca District and on behalf of the entire city, our thanks to Ms. King and the entire school for their contribution to the community! Their efforts will build THOUSANDS of Emergency Food Boxes this winter for recipients of St. Mary’s Food Bank. Thank you, Challenger Middle School!.

How to have a Food Drive info: http://www.firstfoodbank.org/fooddrive.html