Providing food and hope for a better tomorrow, stronger community
We know life can be tough. We can help.
One in five people within our community are food insecure and don’t know where their next meal will come from – or the one after that. Many have limited access to fresh foods such as fruits, vegetables and dairy and without reliable transportation, options are limited or unavailable. In our community where comfortable lifestyles appear to be the norm, there are individuals and families who could use a little help. Their stories are diverse, but the need is real. Won’t you help?
How Foothills Food Bank Became a Lifeline for Thousands
For nearly four decades, the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center has been a steady source of support for neighbors facing food insecurity. What began as a small volunteer-led effort has grown into a vital resource, reaching thousands of individuals and families each year. This video offers a brief look at the food bank’s history-honoring its roots, celebrating its growth, and highlighting the ongoing impact it has on the community.
Notes about our community, events and those we serve
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Carefree Spirits Picks Foothills Food Bank as June Charity of the Month
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Our Featured Partner
Every month, we highlight a business that supports us AND the community!
This month, we have partnered with:
Tech 4 Life Computers, Websites & Digital Marketing
Dancing Together for a Stronger Community
Get ready for an evening of music, dancing, and community as your favorite local personalities step into the spotlight and dance their hearts out for a great cause. Watch the floor come alive in a spirited competition where one champion will be crowned, all while supporting four cherished local nonprofits. Every ticket helps strengthen the Carefree and Cave Creek community we all call home.
Behind every number in this story is a real person doing everything right and still struggling to keep food on the table.
As seen in the July 20, 2026, edition of the NY Times article titled Faced With Piles of New Paperwork, People Are Losing Food Stamps, paperwork requirements have caused SNAP enrollment in Arizona, including our service area, to drop by nearly half in less than a year, and many who lost benefits are still eligible for help. They're just caught in the system, waiting on caseworkers, gathering documents, trying to prove what they already know: they need help.
We're seeing the impact firsthand. More neighbors are walking through our doors than ever before, choosing between rent and groceries, skipping meals so their kids and grandkids don't have to. Some skip meds to feed those they love.
No one should have to navigate mountains of paperwork just to eat.
If you or someone you love is struggling, we're ready. And if you're able to give, your support means more right now than ever. Even forwarding this post helps. It is because of the community support we receive that we can support those who are hungry.
Read the full article here: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/us/politics/snap-food-stamps-arizona.html ... See MoreSee Less
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Because of our incredible community that believes in the future leaders, more than 1,000 students are heading back to school with backpacks full of supplies and hearts full of hope.
To every business, organization, volunteer, and neighbor who donated, packed, sorted, or gave so generously, thank you. Your kindness reminds families that they are supported by a community that truly cares. Our major donors include Anthem Giving Circle; Arizona Metals/Kay Mine, Kids Need To Read, Kiwanis of Greater Anthem, Kiwanis Club of Carefree, AZ, Legacy Leaders Growth Network, Legend Trail Community Association, New River Kiwanis, and Rotary Club of Scottsdale North
And to the students and families preparing for a new school year, we're cheering you on. Here's to a year filled with learning and confidence. We can't wait to watch you do great things. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks Cave Creek Rodeo Days!Giving back is part of our Western heritage and a tradition we're proud to continue.
The Cave Creek Rodeo is honored to present a $3,000 contribution to the Foothills Food Bank, helping support the incredible work they do to assist individuals and families throughout our community. Accepting the award was Barb S, Director of Development.
We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with organizations that make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors and to continue the spirit of community that has always been at the heart of Cave Creek Rodeo Days.
Thank you to everyone who supports the Cave Creek Rodeo and helps make charitable contributions like this possible. Together, we're helping strengthen the community we all call home. ... See MoreSee Less
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If you missed our Back to School Bash yesterday, our amazing partners at Legacy Leaders Growth Network are offering another opportunity to set our future leaders up for success! ... See MoreSee Less
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The rain has stopped on Carefree Highway, Supply Bash lines are short and we still have supplies available. Come on down and get your kids ready for school. We're open until Noon! 4250 E. Carefree Highway. ... See MoreSee Less
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🤝 There are more ways to make a difference than you might think. Supporting Foothills Food Bank goes far beyond donating food.
Whether you volunteer your time, make a financial gift, host a community food drive, shop our merchandise, or simply share our mission with friends and family, every act of generosity helps us provide food and hope to local families.
When our community comes together, incredible things happen—and every contribution, big or small, helps ensure our neighbors have access to the nutritious food they need.
However you choose to help, thank you for being part of our mission.
Learn more about all the ways you can get involved:
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