UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS BRIEF…
September 14th: Olsen’s is partnering with Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank to collect non-perishable items at this year’s Equifest on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Visit our Events page for more.
Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank attended the United Ways Community Builders fundraising event, Flappers and Gangsters on Friday July 12th. It was a great event with Key Note Speaker Ben Burke from Manzanita Outreach.Pictured is PCCFB Treasurer Joe Jenkins, PCCFB Chair Bud Heitman, Guest Mary Heitman and Guest Carmen Hines with Pedal Forward non-profit.
The Cupboard received a generous donation of $1,017 from the Mountain Reformed Church. This donation will provide over 2,000 meals and help reduce food insecurity in Yavapai County.
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OUR THANKS…
Every month we report on all those served. None of that would be possible if it weren’t for the ongoing efforts of our donors – valued community members and businesses, as well as our volunteers.
As always, we need your continuing support.
THE PROCESS FOR GETTING FOOD IS SIMPLE
WHERE TO GO:
Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank
777 West Hillside Avenue
Located on the corner of Hillside and Walnut Streets,
just East of Fry’s Food on the corner of Fair Street
and Miller Valley Road in Prescott
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR I.D.!
REGISTRATION &
PICKUP HOURS:
*Mondays 2:30pm to 6:00pm
Tuesdays 2:30pm to 4:30pm
*Wednesdays 2:30pm to 6:00pm
Thursdays 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Fridays 2:30pm to 4:30pm
*Saturdays 11:00am to 1:00pm
FOOD BAG DISTRIBUTION
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2024
Individuals
We provided food to 1,558
people for the month and
9,637 people year-to-date
Food Bags
We provided 1,449 bags of
food for the month and 8,986
bags of food year-to-date
Food
We provided 43,652 lbs. of
food for the month and 265,591*
lbs. of food year-to-date
*NOTE – The pounds of food distributed includes food bags with approximately 12.5 lbs. per bag, PLUS other items from our “Choice Pantry” fresh produce, dairy, bread, bakery Items, prepared foods and kitchen essentials, household items, personal care items, infant supplies and much more.
GET HELP
If you are in need of food assistance, we are happy to help you. Our service area includes Prescott, Prescott Valley and ALL the surrounding smaller communities within Yavapai County.
VOLUNTEER
Some of the most important work done in the fight against hunger is performed by volunteers. Whether you serve solo, as apart of a group, or as a family, there are many ways for you to make an impact.
DONATE
It only takes a few dollars to feed a family. Your gift can make an impact on our community, helping individuals and families who may not be able to eat without your help.
The Problem
Food insecurity: a lack of access to enough food for a healthy, active lifestyle.
Arizona boasts the 10th highest rate of food insecurity in the nation, and the 3rd highest rate of child insecurity. Over a quarter of the children living in Yavapai County are food insecure; that’s more than 10,000 children in our county alone who do not have reliable access to enough nutritious food.
And, despite the fact that from 2010 to 2011 Arizona’s number of unemployed persons decreased even more than the national average (12% statewide as opposed to 7% nationally), our number of persons in poverty increased during that time by 10%.
There are individuals and families out there who are still just struggling to get by.
The Solution That’s Making A Difference
Since 1973, the Prescott Community Cupboard has been providing groceries to empower households to create their own “healthy, active lifestyle.” One visit to the Cupboard provides enough shelf-stable food to create 12 nutritionally-balanced meals per household member. It can be used to exclusively feed a household for four days, or it can supplement their other food, adding the fruit, vegetables, and protein that would otherwise be difficult for a food-insecure household to have in every meal.
We accomplish this thanks to
• Donations from local grocery stores
• Purchases at-cost from local grocery stores (approximately $7,000 each month)
• Donations of food and money from individuals and organizations
• Food/fund drives and other fundraisers
HELP US FEED THOSE IN NEED
Support the Prescott Community Cupboard…it doesn’t take much to make a big difference!
