Cave Creek – The Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center set a goal in May to collect 35,000 pounds of food in celebration of their 35 years of service. The community exceeded the goal by donating 38,401 pounds, reported Community Development and Event Manager Lauren Cobb. This breaks all single-event collection records in the food bank’s history.
“We are blessed to be surrounded by generous people,” Cobb said. “We added extra drop boxes around the community and volunteers set up donation sites in high traffic areas to help meet our goal that not only celebrates our anniversary, but also prepares us for what is traditionally a dry spell for donations. The outcome has us all doing the happy dance!”
The food bank distributes food and supports the community through resources to thousands of neighbors within their 200+ square mile service area that includes families, children, seniors, and veterans. In an effort to serve more neighbors, the food bank recently announced plans to break ground this summer on a new campus. (foothillsfoodbank.com/faces-of-hope)
About Foothills Food Bank
Founded in 1988, the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center provides food for neighbors experiencing food insecurity as well as resources and guidance to obtain services available in North Maricopa and Southern Yavapai counties. The food bank and warehouse is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive, Cave Creek and can be reached at 480.488.1145. Pantries are also available in Black Canyon City and New River, with mobile markets and micro-pantries within the service area. For more information, visit FoothillsFoodBank.com
