Through its collaborative efforts with over a hundred agencies and community partners, Mesa-based United Food Bank is able to serve more than two million Arizonans annually.
United Food Bank supports its agency partners with its annual RISE Agency Grant Program. Through this program, United Food Bank will be distributing a total of $191,583 to 32 agencies.
The RISE Agency Grant Program works to financially support partner-lead projects that elevate food pantry operations and grow the overall impact of the food assistance network within the community. The goal behind the program is to build capacity, facilitate sustainability and promote creativity amongst agency partners to increase food security in Arizona.
Current United Food Bank food pantry partners were invited to apply to be considered for this grant and could request up to $10,000 in funds for support of equipment and facilities, sustainability and development, or community health. The 32 agencies that will be receiving funds all work to assist Arizona children, adults, seniors and Native American communities.
“Our goal at United Food Bank is to provide food for today and ensure food security for tomorrow. Our RISE Grant program is a crucial part of that mission. We are grateful for the opportunity to support our partners by not only meeting immediate needs but also investing in solutions that will help them better alleviate hunger in Arizona,” said Jason Reed, CEO of United Food Bank.
United Food Bank works with agencies and nonprofits across its service area of the East Valley and eastern Arizona that operate food programs such as food pantries, meal sites, after-school youth meal programs.
The recipients of the 2024 RISE Grant Program are: Abiding Ministries, Canyon Day Assembly of God, Child Crisis Arizona, Christ the King Parish-HOPE Outreach Ministry, Christ the Victor Lutheran Food Pantry, Community Presbyterian Church Deacon’s Food Bank, Compassion in Action, Eisenhower Center for Innovation, Eloy Food Pantry, Encounter AZ Church of God, Faith With Action, Feeding Families Food Pantry, First Baptist Church Show Low, ICNA Relief USA Programs, Jose’s Closet/Emma’s Eats, Matthews Crossing Food Bank, Naiwoodi Denzhone Community, New Hope Community Center, Northern Arizona Academy, Re Centers of Arizona Inc., Resurrection Street Ministry, Round Valley Cares Inc., Shepherd’s Kitchen Food Bank, Silver Creek Food Bank, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry, Superior Food Bank, The Salvation Army, Tri-Community Food Bank, Town of Springerville – Round Valley Community Services & Senior Center, Vernon Elementary School and White Mountain Catholic Charities.
Learn more about the United Food Bank at unitedfoodbank.
