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At Flagstaff Family Food Center, we understand that food boxes alone won’t end food insecurity. That’s why we’re committed to working hand in hand with our neighbors, our community, and local, state, and federal leaders to build a food-secure Northern Arizona—together.

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Policy Priorities

At the Flagstaff Family Food Center, we advocate for policies that strengthen food security, invest in local food systems, and protect our most vulnerable neighbors. Here’s where we stand:

City of Flagstaff2025-09-26T14:16:22-07:00

  • City of Flagstaff Budget – Food insecurity funding included, reflecting the city’s commitment to anti-hunger initiatives.
  • Hunger Action Month – September officially declared as Hunger Action Month, aligning the City with community-wide efforts to fight hunger.
  • Food Action Plan – Calls for targeted investments and declarations to advance anti-hunger efforts and support ongoing food security efforts in the city.
  • Zoning Code Amendment: SUPPORT – Updates to the city zoning code that allow and encourage urban agriculture.
  • Pushing for community food security in Flagstaff – We are working alongside the City of Flagstaff’s sustainability office to build the city’s Food Action Plan. Sign up to our Advocacy Channel for alerts on public comment, action items, or ways to get involved!
  • Building community knowledge & action through the Northern Arizona Hunger Action Partnership – A coalition of community members and organizations committed to creating a food secure Northern Arizona.
Coconino County2025-09-26T14:15:30-07:00

  • Coconino County Budget – Food insecurity funding included, reflecting the county’s commitment to anti-hunger initiatives.
Arizona State Policy2025-09-26T14:14:22-07:00

  • HB 2121: OPPOSE – Imposes mandatory SNAP employment/training requirements that add red tape without addressing real barriers to employment, especially in rural northern Arizona.
  • HB 2122: OPPOSE – Restricts DES’s ability to waive SNAP work requirements in high-unemployment or disaster-affected communities, undermining local expertise and localized needs.
  • HB 2165: OPPOSE – Limits SNAP purchases in ways that reduce purchasing power and disproportionately harm families in rural food deserts.
  • HB 2213: SUPPORT – Appropriates funding for free school meals. Children should never go hungry, and this bill directly supports health and learning.
  • HB 2385: SUPPORT – An Arizona state policy that funds Double Up Food Bucks, an extremely effective program that improves nutrition while supporting local farmers.
Federal Policy2025-09-26T14:11:41-07:00

  • HR 4782: SUPPORT – Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act. Directs federal policy dollars to local farmers, strengthening partnerships with schools and food banks—an investment in both farms and families.
  • HR 1: OPPOSE – One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Drastically cuts SNAP, healthcare, and SNAP-Ed, triggering unprecedented demand on food banks. A harmful redistribution of resources away from rural and working families.
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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.

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Hunger Action Partnership

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

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  • Fewer Resources, More Hunger: Why This Moment Matters

    At the Flagstaff Family Food Center, we've been discussing the possible impact of federal budget cuts since January.

May 31, 2025

Advocacy in Coconino County

Arizona Daily Sun shares, “Coconino Voices: What federal food benefit budget cuts mean to our neighbors”

Advocacy in Coconino County report
Advocacy in Coconino County report

May 31, 2025

Advocacy in Coconino County

Arizona Daily Sun shares, “Coconino Voices: What federal food benefit budget cuts mean to our neighbors”

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We are a food bank and kitchen in Flagstaff, Arizona committed to equal food accessibility for our neighbors across the state. Our goal is to help our community find the resources they need to care their themselves and their families. We encourage anyone in need of food assistance to visit our daily distributions.

Flagstaff Family Food Center is a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO). Donations to the Flagstaff Family Food Center qualify for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit. When you make a donation, you can get a dollar-for-dollar credit on your Arizona state taxes, up to $495 (single) or $987 (married, filing jointly). Flagstaff Family Food Center Qualifying Charitable Organization code is 20583. Please check with your qualified tax advisor as it relates to your specific situation.

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