Flagstaff Family Food Center News

  • A New Chapter for Louie’s Cupboard at NAU

    Louie's Cupboard got its start in 2012 as a class project at NAU focused on social movements. Since then, it's grown into a vital campus resource, now serving hundreds of students, staff, and faculty each year.

  • 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.

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

August 26, 2026

Arizona Daily Sun

Flagstaff Family Food Center’s Third Annual Anti-Hunger Summit Set for Sept. 3

August 2, 2026

Arizona Daily Sun

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

June 21, 2026

Arizona 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

🚨 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/