Skyrocketing demand resulted in total food distribution by AAFB member food banks increasing a staggering 42.2% in the 2008-09 fiscal year, the largest percentage increase since the 2000-01 fiscal year.
This increase translated into 32,581,298 more pounds being distributed, with the total for the fiscal year topping the 100 million pound mark at 109,837,146 lbs.
Arizona’s food banks were able to meet the increased demand through a number of sources:
* TEFAP product increases via a special infusion from the Federal Stimulus Package to counteract the economic downturn.
* Growing produce donations from Santa Cruz County to the Gleaning Project network.
* Increased retail grocery donations with the addition of Fresh & Easy, Wal-Mart and the expansion of other chains.
* Record food purchasing by our member food banks to fill the gaps and keep up with demand.
Source: Arizona Association of Food Banks, August 4, 2009
http://www.azfoodbanks.org/
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