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

January 27, 2025

Bloomberg

Working Americans Turn to Food Banks as Fed Inflation Battle Drags On

January 27, 2025

Bloomberg

Food Banks See Rising Hunger Among Working Americans

January 9, 2025

Arizona Community Foundation

Flagstaff Family Food Center: Fighting Hunger & Building Community

November 26, 2024

Arizona Daily Sun

Flagstaff Family Food Center Nears End of Eventful 2024

November 10, 2024

Flagstaff Business News

Flagstaff Family Food Center Acquires Grand Canyon Food Pantry

October 24, 2024

Arizona Partnership for Healthy Communities

Spotlight: Flagstaff Family Food Center

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🚨 We could use some extra help this weekend! 🚨 Our Dinner Service shifts on Saturday & Sunday still have spots available, and we’d love to have you join us! 💛 Come lend a hand, meet some great people, and help us make sure our neighbors have a warm, welcoming meal. 🍽️✨ 📅 Saturday & Sunday ⏰ Dinner Service: 3:30–6:00 PM Whether you’re a regular volunteer or it’s your first time—we’d love to see you! Sign up at feedtogether.org and grab a shift! 💙
In light of the recent flash flooding at the Grand Canyon that has left 2 dead, 1 still unaccounted for, and many facing hardships after the severe damage of the transcanyon waterline—we’re coming together to support the Grand Canyon Food Pantry and community during this difficult time. If you are attending the 2026 Northern Arizona Anti-Hunger Summit, we invite you to bring any of the following items recommended by the Grand Canyon Food Pantry Manager: 🥫 Canned fruit 🥣 Cereal 🥜 Peanut butter 🍇 Jelly 🌿 Spices 📦 Stuffing 🥡Ready-made Meals 🧻Hygiene Items Not registered for the Summit but still want to help? Donations can be dropped off at the Flagstaff Family Food Center office (3805 E Huntington Dr) Monday–Friday between 8 AM–3 PM, or you can support our work by donating online at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/grandcanyonfoodpantry. We’re grateful to everyone helping us show up for our Northern Arizona neighbors during this difficult time.
We had a great time at the Good Food Forum in Prescott last week! Our team had the opportunity to connect with people and organizations from across Arizona who are working to strengthen our local and regional food systems. The Forum offered a space to share ideas, learn from one another, and explore the partnerships and strategies helping build a stronger, more connected food system. We also had the opportunity to tour The Eatery, learning more about their work and approach to supporting local food in the Prescott community. Grateful for the conversations, new connections, and all the people doing this work across Arizona. We’re excited to bring what we learned back to Northern Arizona and keep building on these partnerships! @localfirstaz @yavapaicollege @nazhungeractionpartnership @flagstafffoodlink @azfoodbanks @pinnacleprevention
We've been keeping a secret... And since we're revealing it so late, we've extended registration to THIS Sunday, 8/31. We’re thrilled to announce our second guest speakers for the 2026 Northern Arizona Anti-Hunger Summit: Dr. Jessica Knurick and Dr. Jessie Gruner! Dr. Jessica Knurick is a registered dietitian and a science communicator with a PhD in nutrition science, specializing in chronic disease prevention. She educates on nutrition science, food and nutrition policy, and how these forces shape public health. Known for her clear, evidence-based communication, Dr. Jessica helps people navigate nutrition information with a critical eye, breaking down complex topics and addressing common misconceptions. As a science communicator, she is passionate about making science accessible, practical, and grounded in real-world impact. Dr. Jessie Gruner is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over a decade of experience working in public health sectors including social services, research, and advocacy. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, she is a policy enthusiast and is passionate about ensuring public policy is rooted in community voices and needs. Together, Dr. Knurick and Dr. Gruner will take attendees from the national policy landscape to what it means here at home—providing an overview of federal and Arizona food policy, the forces shaping food access and public health, and the opportunities ahead. Their conversation will help us understand where we are now so we can better envision where we go from here, together. Join us on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Flagstaff, Arizona, as we bring together community members, nonprofit leaders, Tribal partners, healthcare professionals, government officials, educators, and advocates to strengthen food access across Northern Arizona. Register at hotfood.org/2026-summit/