HUNGER IN AMERICA 2010 STUDY RELEASED
The fourth edition of the quadrennial study released by Feeding America reports that 888,100 unduplicated Arizonans--almost half of them children under the age of 18--received emergency food in 2009, an 85% increase over the previous study.
AAFB Hunger in America - AZ Information Center | Read Press Release (PDF)
MORE HUNGER REPORTS, TRENDS & STATISTICS
- NEW: FRAC releases Food Hardship report with 2009 data | press release (PDF)
- In AZ, more than 1 in 5 children are food insecure, 5th worst in U.S.
- More Arizonans Struggling with Hunger
- Arizona one of only five states where median income decreased in 2008 (PDF)
- As many as 16.1% of Arizonans now live in poverty vs. 13.2% nationally according to new Census report; Food banks see increased demand according to Feeding America survey - read press release (PDF)
CITRUS GLEANING SEASON IS HERE!
Have citrus needing to be picked? Want to volunteer picking citrus? While it is appreciated when you drop off your citrus, these food banks assist with gleaning:
- St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance, Phoenix: 602-343-5658 - citrus hotline
- United Food Bank, Mesa & East Valley: 480-926-4897 ext. 256
- Desert Mission Food Bank, Phoenix: 602-870-6062 ext. 1502 (drop-off only)
- Yuma Community Food Bank, Yuma: 928-343-1243 and ask for Jesse Reyes
- Community Food Bank, Tucson & Southern Arizona: 520-622-0525 ext. 222
LEND YOUR VOICE TO CHILD NUTRITION REAUTHORIZATION (CNR)
1 in 5 Arizona children struggle with hunger. Join our efforts to increase investment in Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) in 2010 by sending an electronic letter to Arizona Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl, and Congressmen Raul Grijalva and Ed Pastor. These four are the most visible Arizona leaders who can make a difference in CNR. Whether you live in their districts or not, they need to hear from Arizonans like you on this critical issue!
- Want to send a traditional letter? Print out and mail to any of the four:
McCain | Kyl | Grijalva | Pastor (PDF)
- National Anti-Hunger Organizations' Roadmap to End Childhood Hunger (PDF)
- Read 'Roadmap' Press Release
- CNR background & information from Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)
- FRAC's Ending Child Hunger by 2015 website | FRAC's Blog
HOW TO SUPPORT RELIEF EFFORTS IN HAITI
AAFB and Feeding America recommends these organziations.
STATE BUDGET UPDATES & AAFB IN THE NEWS
- 1/15: Brewer releases budget proposal (PDF) | previous updates
- Watch video from AAFB CEO Ginny Hildebrand's CNN appearance
DID YOU DONATE TO AAFB IN 2009? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TAX CREDIT
If you qualify, you could receive TAX CREDIT for donating to AAFB, if your donation was postmarked by 12/31/09. Always consult your tax preparer or financial advisor.
- About Tax Credit | Tax Credit Form (PDF) | Instructions (PDF)
- PLAN AHEAD: New for 2010, you may be able to make contributions through payroll withholding. Check with your employer today.
- 2010 donation options, including Monthly Giving and Giving in Honor or Memory.
AAFB UNVEILS NEW LOGO
Courtesy of The Darkly Agency and in time for our 25th anniversary, big plans are in store in the near future! read press release (PDF) | 25 ways to celebrate 25 years of AAFB (PDF)
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