Flagstaff Family Food Center News

  • Still Time to Join the Anti-Hunger Summit

    On Thursday, September 3, Flagstaff Family Food Center and our partners throughout the region will gather for the 2026 Northern Arizona Anti-Hunger Summit, bringing together community leaders, advocates, and partners to strengthen our region’s response to hunger.

  • FFFC Receives Historic $1 Million Gift

    Flagstaff Family Food Center is the recipient of an anonymous and very generous $1 million gift that will allow us to dramatically increase access to nutritious groceries to residents of rural and Tribal communities throughout northern Arizona.

  • ‘Summer Slump’ Sparks Volunteer Shortage at FFFC

    At a time when more families are turning to us for support, Flagstaff Family Food Center is facing what's known as the "summer slump" - and we need your help.

  • New Faces, New Roles, and a Shared Mission

    We have a lot of good news to share with you from Flagstaff Family Food Center! I'm grateful for this opportunity to let you know about some new faces and new roles that are being filled by our dedicated team who supports our shared mission.

  • FFFC Launches Flagstaff Agency Market

    We've transformed a portion of the building next to our main warehouse and created the Flagstaff Agency Market (FAM), a dedicated, 2,837-square-foot space where our agency partners can "shop" for the items their clients need.

  • Insights from the 2025 Food Equity Report

    The 2025 Food Equity Report assembles reliable data that we can point to when making decisions about programs, resources, and policy.

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Learn more about Flagstaff Family Food Center in the following community news articles and press releases.

August 2, 2026

AZ Daily Sun

Flagstaff Family Food Center Receives $1 Million Gift from Anonymous Donor

June 21, 2026

AZ Daily Sun

Flagstaff Family Food Center Introduces Grocery Shopping Experience

June 12, 2026

Food Politics

Weekend Reading: Flagstaff Anti-Hunger Efforts

April 9, 2026

The Lumberjack

The People Feeding Flagstaff

March 25, 2026

NAZ Today

Flagstaff Family Food Center Relies on the Community to Help Those in Need

February 20, 2026

Arizona Daily Sun

Flagstaff Family Food Center Takes Over Management of Louie’s Cupboard

February 9, 2026

Arizona Daily Sun

Cooler Runnings Raises Funds For Flagstaff Family Food Center

January 29, 2026

The NAU Review

New Partnership Helps Ensure No Lumberjack Goes Hungry

January 19, 2026

Arizona Daily Sun

7 Ways You Can Support the Flagstaff Family Food Center This Winter

December 27, 2025

Arizona Daily Sun

Gallery: Local Leaders Join Effort to Raise Funds for Flagstaff Family Food Center

December 14, 2025

Arizona Daily Sun

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Visits Flagstaff Family Food Center While in City Tuesday

December 9, 2025

KAFF News

Gov. Hobbs Visits Flagstaff, Tours Flagstaff Family Food Center

December 5, 2025

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs

Arizonans Honored at 22nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards

November 24, 2025

Arizona’s Family

Flagstaff Food Center Feeds 1,000+ Families with Holiday Drive at NAU

November 11, 2025

Arizona Daily Sun

Stuff the Bus Takes On Greater Importance as Federal Government Remains Chaotic

November 8, 2025

Arizona Daily Sun

Flagstaff Family Food Center Seeing Record Need for Hot Meals and Food Distributions

November 5, 2025

NAZ Today

Flagstaff Family Food Center Operates Despite Government Shutdown

October 28, 2025

Arizona’s Family

Flagstaff Food Bank Helps Rural Arizonans Amid Government Shutdown

November 4, 2025

KNAU News & Talk

SNAP Recipients Turn to Local Food Banks as Monthly Benefits are Delayed

October 13, 2025

Public News Service

Advocates: Loss of SNAP Benefits Would Hurt AZ Families, Students

October 4, 2025

KNAU News & Talk

Social Services Gear Up as Grand Canyon Park Staff Face Uncertainty

May 31, 2025

Arizona Daily Sun

Coconino Voices: What Federal Food Benefit Budget Cuts Mean to Your Neighbors

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Discover Food Equity Across the Region

Hunger Action Partnership conference room with audience
NAHAP logo

Hunger Action Partnership

Flagstaff Family Food Center is a founding member of the Northern Arizona Hunger Action Partnership, a coalition of community members and organizations committed to creating a food secure Northern Arizona. To learn more about the coalition, visit our website by clicking the button below. To get involved, sign up for our newsletter by clicking Get Updates.

2025 Northern Arizona Food Equity Report

The Food Equity Report from Flagstaff Family Food Center provides a snapshot of how access to nutritious, affordable food varies across communities. It highlights the systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity and inequity.

preview of FFFC 2025 Food Equity Report
Hunger Action Partnership conference room with audience

Hunger Action Partnership

Flagstaff Family Food Center is a founding member of the Northern Arizona Hunger Action Partnership, a coalition of community members and organizations committed to creating a food secure Northern Arizona. To learn more about the coalition, visit our website by clicking the button below. To get involved, sign up for our newsletter by clicking Get Updates.

preview of FFFC 2025 Food Equity Report

Discover Food Equity Across the Region

The 2025 Food Equity Report from Flagstaff Family Food Center provides a snapshot of how access to nutritious, affordable food varies across communities. It highlights the systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity and inequity.

Neighbors Feeding Neighbors, Every Day

Usually you don't hear about the catering at a conference... but this secret is just too good to keep to ourselves. We are so excited to partner with Nella from @nellaskreations!

Denella embodies a unique blend of culinary expertise and advocacy for indigenous foods. over 20 years of culinary experience she is breaking barriers with her community food system. a recipient of the 2025 Community Change Maker Award, a featured chef for the Silver and Turquoise Ball. Denella’s accolades journey include a participant in the James Beard Foundation Programs; collaborate with platforms like Scottsdale Experinece and BOn  Appétit, Denella’s culinary stretches into her Navajo community, Denella is a me,mber of the Diné Community Advocacy Alliance.  Chef Denella continues her advocacy work thrugh her graduate prgram In Sustainable food systems Ms program with Arizona State University.
🚨 THIS WEEKEND — WE NEED YOU! 🚨

Looking for something fun and meaningful to do this weekend? 💚 We could use some extra hands at Flagstaff Family Food Center!

KITCHEN — Saturday 8/22 & Sunday 8/23
🥕 Food Prep: 9:00–11:30 | 11:30–2:00
🥪 Sandwich Making: 9:00–11:30 | 11:30–2:00
🍽️ Dinner Service: 3:30–6:00

WAREHOUSE — Saturday 8/22
📦 Distribution: 9:00–11:00 | 11:00–1:00

Whether you can give us a couple of hours or make a full day of it, we’d love to have you! Every volunteer helps us get more food out into our community.

💚 Grab a friend, pick a shift, and come make a difference with us!

👉 Sign up at feedtogether.org
How do we keep moving anti-hunger and food systems work forward amid opposition, shifting policy landscapes, and growing community need? 

Join Elizabeth Goodman, Senior Attorney and Chair of the Government Affairs Department at Rose Law Group, and Rachel Lord, Mayor of Homer, AK, and Advocacy & Policy Director at the @akfoodpolicycouncil for a practical conversation that explores strategies for navigating opposition, responding to emerging food access challenges, building durable coalitions, and identifying opportunities for policy change even when the path forward is uncertain.

Join us on September 3, 2026, in Flagstaff for a day of learning, connection, and action. 

Haven’t registered yet? There are still 6 days left! Register today: hotfood.org/2026-summit/
The breakout sessions at the 2026 Northern Arizona Anti-Hunger Summit were built with this work — and the people doing it — in mind.

Whether you’re ready to organize, looking for new strategies, or trying to stay involved without burning out, there will be space for you.

We’re excited to announce our next breakout session: Book Clubs, Groups & Resources: How to Learn More and Stay Involved Without Burying Yourself, featuring local community leader Sara Sprague and @civileats Membership Manager Kalisha Bass.

This session will explore practical, sustainable ways to stay connected to anti-hunger work while protecting your capacity. From community gardens and book clubs to small acts of action and direct service, Sara and Kalisha will share grounded examples of how people can keep learning, contributing, and building momentum without taking on more than they can carry.

Join us on September 3, 2026, in Flagstaff for a day of learning, connection, and action.

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still 11 days left! Register today: hotfood.org/2026-summit/