End Hunger

Ensuring Families Don't Go to Bed Hungry

Choosing between buying food or paying for shelter – is the grim reality for many Arizonans. The current economic conditions have put more individuals and families into distress than at any other time in our state’s history. But United Way has a vision to turn things around.

The goal is simple: end hunger in Maricopa County.

VSUW, along with key with government, local community, and state leaders throughout Maricopa County, is creating a plan for hunger-free communities in Maricopa County. This comprehensive plan aims to ensure all people have food accessible and available to meet their basic health needs.

The Hunger-Free Communities Plan Steering Committee is led by Derrick Hall, President and CEO, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Steve Wheeler, community volunteer.

 

Each year, VSUW invests nearly $1 million in our local food bank system to meet the demand for food and enroll eligible people in nutrition programs. Additionally, our efforts harvest the Valley’s vast support network of community, business and civic leaders to tackle the issue. And we’re looking for new ways to do more.

The missing ingredient for eliminating hunger is involvement from people like you. 

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