Cheers to 2026!
Some days, words just don’t feel big enough. From my heart, and from our staff, volunteers, and board, to every neighbor who stood with us this past year, thank you.
I think we all know that it was a tough one. Rising food prices, higher demand, and gaps in SNAP benefits put real strain on families. But because of your generosity, folks all across our service area from Loop 101 to Mayer and from I-17 to Rio Verde had access to healthy food and caring support when they needed it most.
In 2025, you helped us move more than two million pounds of food, which equals nearly 1.7 million meals. And our volunteers were absolutely incredible, as always! They gave more than 51,000 hours of service! Whether they were greeting families or sorting donations in our new warehouse, their kindness kept everything humming.
The community response was beyond inspiring. Neighborhood associations, school food drives, and generous grants from groups like the Kiwanis Club of Carefree and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation helped carry us through. Week after week, people of all ages showed up with bags of food, checks, and open hearts.
Together, we did more than provide food. Because of people like you, we offered dignity, stability, and hope.
As we catch our breath and look toward 2026, I feel energized and optimistic. With your continued support, we will keep growing, strengthening programs, and making sure every family who turns to us has what they need to thrive.
Hope your 2025 was everything you had hoped for and your plans for 2026 are off to a great start.
L. Z.
