Senior Living Studio and few others are scheduled to volunteer this Saturday (Jan 24th) 8AM - NOON at St. Mary´s Food Bank. If you (and your family/friends) want to join the effort and fun we would be so glad to have you with us... Below is a short blurb on St. Mary´s Food Bank program.
We will meet shortly before 8AM at the Food Bank (see map).
About St. Mary´s Food Bank
Mary´s Food Bank Alliance, the world's first food bank, is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization that alleviates hunger by efficiently gathering and distributing food to sites that serve the hungry. Serving 13 of Arizona's 15 counties, the organization is committed to volunteerism, building community relationships and improving the quality of life for Arizonans in need.
Since merging with Westside Food Bank on September 1, 2005, the Food Bank has reached deep into the community, getting more food to more people. During Fiscal Year 2007-2008, the Food Bank distributed 43.4 million pounds of food to families and individuals, provided enough food for 167,000 meals every day, and garnered more than 327,890 volunteer service hours.
Senior citizens and families with children comprise the majority of the clients served by the Food Bank. By partnering with 534 Arizona agencies, the Food Bank is able to distribute food to 700 sites. The community can support the Food Bank through donations of time, money or food. Contributions are used efficiently and wisely: every dollar donated provides enough for seven meals. Combining donated financial support and the value of donated food, 96 cents of every dollar goes directly to program support.