Northern Arizona Anti-Hunger Summit 2025
Join the Flagstaff Family Food Center for the second annual Northern Arizona Anti-Hunger Summit (NAAHS). The Summit will allow tribal and government representatives, social service leaders, healthcare providers, client advocates, and community partners to advance efforts in addressing food insecurity throughout northern Arizona through increased collaboration.
SUMMIT OVERVIEW
The Northern Arizona Anti-Hunger Summit is a one-day gathering that brings together tribal leaders, nonprofit organizations, health professionals, educators, students, and community advocates committed to addressing hunger and food insecurity across the region.
In 2024, we deepened our investment in long-term solutions with the Hunger Action Partnership (see below), a coalition formed after last year’s NAAHS Summit, to build resilience across northern Arizona. We hope to build on that commitment in this year’s summit as we introduce our theme, Planting Seeds for Resilience. This theme underscores our dedication to authentic, community-driven change. We are committed to amplifying the voices of those with lived experiences, supporting individuals who actively nourish their communities, and connecting with changemakers across the region.
The objective of this event is to offer the audience various insights into the human relationship with food and how our systems in northern Arizona affect this connection, both positively and negatively. How food gets from farms and fields to our dinner tables varies significantly across regions. Therefore, we should consider the unique histories, challenges, diets, and cultures surrounding food.
The event occurs Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at Grace Community Church in Flagstaff.
TAke a peek at what's to come!
Recognize Local Changemakers: Nominate a Leader or Organization
As part of your registration for the Northern Arizona Anti-Hunger Summit, you’re invited to nominate an individual or organization for one of three community-driven awards. These honors celebrate outstanding contributions to food security, innovation, and collaboration across our region.
Award recipients will be selected by the Norther Arizona Hunger Action Partnership and announced during the Summit.
Award Categories:
Lifetime Impact Award
Honoring individuals with a long-term commitment to addressing hunger and strengthening our communities.
Innovation in Action Award
Celebrating creative, forward-thinking solutions to hunger and food insecurity.
Food Systems & Community Resiliency Award
Recognizing collaborative partnerships between organizations or groups making a meaningful, community-level impact.
Join us in uplifting the leaders who are transforming Northern Arizona’s food systems — one bold idea and one relationship at a time.
As part of your registration for the Northern Arizona Anti-Hunger Summit, you’re invited to nominate an individual or organization for one of three community-driven awards. These honors celebrate outstanding contributions to food security, innovation, and collaboration across our region.
Award recipients will be selected by the Northern Arizona Hunger Action Partnership and announced during the Summit.
About the Northern Arizona Hunger Action Partnership (NAHAP)
The Northern Arizona Hunger Action Partnership (NAHAP) was born out of last year’s Summit to turn shared momentum into collective action. Launched in 2024, NAHAP is a regional collaboration working to address hunger and food insecurity through systems-level change and community-driven solutions.
NAHAP is not a single organization, but a network of partners committed to equity, resilience, and long-term impact. The Flagstaff Family Food Center serves as the coordinating backbone, helping convene, connect, and communicate across the region.
This Summit continues that work — and we invite you to join us at the table as we build a stronger, more food-secure Northern Arizona together.
2024 NAAHS Summit Recap
The Flagstaff Family Food Center: Food Bank and Kitchen (FFFC) is dedicated to making a positive impact by providing assistance to those experiencing food insecurity in northern Arizona. We have noticed an increase in the number of individuals and families seeking support at our Kitchen, warehouse, and neighborhood food distribution events, highlighting the growing need for our services.
In light of this, we channeled that energy and enthusiasm surrounding our efforts into something truly transformative: the Northern Arizona Anti-Hunger Summit. On Thursday, May 23rd, the summit brought together experts, leaders, and stakeholders to explore solutions and foster collaboration in addressing food insecurity in our region.
The Summit celebrated individuals and organizations making significant strides in combating hunger and food insecurity. The event featured a distinguished roster of keynote speakers, including Nephi Craig, April Bradham, and William “Bill” Bracken.
The Northern Arizona Anti-Hunger Summit was a great success and great way to network on issues present in our community. We will be looking forward to next year’s event!
Attendee Quote
The Flagstaff Family Food Center did an amazing job choosing engaging speakers for the Northern Arizona Anti-Hunger Summit. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about food insecurity and how we can all make a difference in our community. It was also an uplifting experience to be surrounded by so many professionals committed to bettering the lives of our Northern Arizona residents one meal at a time.
Thank you to our sponsors for being part of the movement!
We’re deeply grateful to everyone who joins us in the fight against hunger. Whether you’re a partner, presenter, volunteer, or attendee of the Northern Arizona Anti-Hunger Summit, your presence and passion help build a stronger, more resilient food system for our region.
Together, we are reconnecting, rebuilding, and regenerating our communities — and your commitment is what makes lasting impact possible.
Thank you for taking action. Thank you for showing up. Thank you for believing in change.
