Remember, Hunger doesn't take a vacation. In fact summer months are some of the most needy of the year for children

For more information about how you can help, visit our web site:http://www.firstfoodbank.org/

If the kids can't come to lunch, why not take the lunch to them ......

Children waited patiently at the bus stop, seeking shelter from the heat under a paloverde tree. A big yellow school bus slowly drove up the county street, stopped at the corner and opened its doors. The students filed into the back of the air-conditioned bus, sat down and then ....

You can read the ending of this story at:
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2011/07/06/20110706litchfield-school-bus-lunches.html

TGI Friday’s “Best Bartender” Search Rises Glasses for Food Bank

With contestants flipping bottles to choreographed music and pouring drinks down a cascade of stemware stacked to the sky, barkeeps at the TGI Friday’s at 59th Avenue and Bell Road (5885 W. Bell) will attempt to raise food and funds for St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance during their annual “Best Bartender” contest on Saturday, July 9.


With bartending “fans” packing the best seats – reserved by a donation to St. Mary’s, bartender contestants will be judged on originality, presentation and drink accuracy while vying for a spot in TGI Friday’s regional competition – where a spot in the worldwide competition would be on the line Thanks to everyone at TGI Friday’s, where “Gratitude is the Attitude.”


All the fun gets going at 9 p.m. on July 9. Call (602) 843-9000 for more information. Bring your rooting voice and a few extra bucks for Arizona’s hungry. Let’s help TGI Friday’s “Ring that Bell!”

It's simple ...

Calling all BEAN COUNTERS!

We are seeking Accountants, CPAs & Financial Planners to participate in the 13th Annual 2011 HILL of BEANS Food Drive that kicks off Aug 1st.

It’s a fun, powerful way to further participate in the fight against Hunger in Arizona while possibly earning the title of 2011 "Chief Bean Counter" and being recognized in the Arizona Business Journal.
For details see the attached flyer.

We hope we can Count On You!
For more details, contact Ray Combe at 602-343-3173 or rlcombe@firsfoodbank.org

Safeway Kicks off Summer “Help Us End Hunger” Food Drive

to Benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance and Partner Agencies

Today, kicks off Safeway’s “Help Us End Hunger” Food Drive to benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance and some of its 500-plus partner agencies around the state of Arizona. From now until July 24, all Safeway stores in the state will be a drop site for non-perishable food donations help the Food Bank through the difficult summer month – when donations typically drop off while the demand increases.

Help Safeway in their efforts by making a donation of non-perishable food items to the St. Mary’s food drive boxes. Some of the Food Bank’s “Most Needed Items” include peanut butter, tuna, canned fruits and vegetables, baby and adult diapers, pastas and “complete meal” canned items like chili, soups and meats. Safeway is a consistent supporter in the fight against hunger, donating to St. Mary’s Food Rescue Program and making donations of volunteer time and money in addition to this much-needed drive.
Please help make this drive a successful one. Pick up an extra can or two for your neighbors when shopping at Safeway. One in four Arizona children are living in poverty and need your help for a brighter tomorrow.
Additional food bank info at: http://www.firstfoodbank.org/

Fighting Hunger & Changing Lives
with a little help from our
Little Friends
with BIG HEARTS!
Additional food drive information at: http://www.firstfoodbank.org/fooddrive.html