activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 14
- Direct Food Assistance Emergency Supply DistributionProvides food assistance to individuals and families through appointments on weekdays and Saturday mornings, offering a week's supply of nutritionally balanced food and essential non-food items. This service has supported over 1,500 individuals and families and is experiencing a 30% growth in demand.
- Direct Food Assistance Emergency Supply DistributionProvides food assistance to individuals and families through appointments, offering a week's supply of nutritionally balanced food and essential non-food items. This service has supported over 1,500 individuals and families and has seen a 30% growth in demand.
- Food Collection and Logistics Food Drive Coordination & Virtual FundraisingCollects food donations through various channels, including providing boxes and pickup services for food drives, and picking up donations from schools, businesses, and community groups. The organization's van has transported approximately 275,000 pounds of food and picked up over 561,000 pounds of food donations and 1,500 pounds of water since February 2022.
- Food Collection and Transportation Food Drive Coordination & Virtual FundraisingCollects food donations through various means, including providing boxes and pickup services for food drives, and transporting donations using a van. The organization has collected hundreds of thousands of pounds of food and water, including over 60,000 pounds from school food drives in 2019 alone.
- Food Delivery ServicesDelivers food to various populations, including families in the Palomino neighborhood lacking transportation (serving 7 to 15 families), families through the MentorKids Summer and school year programs (up to 60-62 families), and group homes serving veterans. The organization utilizes a van for these deliveries, transporting approximately 275,000 pounds of food since February 2022.
- Food Delivery for Transportation-Challenged IndividualsDelivers food to the homes of families in the Palomino neighborhood and to group homes serving veterans, specifically targeting those who lack transportation. This service has delivered food to 7-15 families in the Palomino neighborhood and supported additional families during summer programs.
- Food Delivery for Underserved CommunitiesDelivers food to the homes of families in the Palomino neighborhood who lack transportation, including 60 additional families during the summer, and to group homes serving veterans. The organization uses a van to facilitate these deliveries and has enabled three new programs to reach people without transportation.
- Food Donation Collection and Logistics Food Drive Coordination & Virtual FundraisingCollects food donations from various sources, including school food drives (over 60,000 pounds in 2019), charity events, and community groups. The organization provides boxes and pickup services for food drives and uses a van to pick up over 561,000 pounds of food donations and 1,500 pounds of water.
- School Nurse Supply Donations Teacher and Staff Appreciation ProgramsDonates supplies, including juice and crackers, to school nurses' offices on a regular basis, costing approximately $5,000 annually.
- School Nurse Supply Donations Teacher and Staff Appreciation ProgramsDonates supplies for school nurses, costing approximately $5,000 annually, to support student health and well-being.
- School Nurse Supply Donations Teacher and Staff Appreciation ProgramsDonates supplies, such as juice and crackers, for school nurses on a regular basis, costing approximately $5,000 annually.
- Weekend Food4Kids Program School-Based Meal ProgramsOperates the Weekend Food4Kids Program, also known as the Weekend Backpack Program, which provides at-risk Title 1 school children with non-perishable food items (two breakfasts, two lunches, and snacks) for the weekend. This program delivers supplies to school nurses' offices and has served hundreds of students weekly, peaking at 883 students during school shutdowns.
- Weekend Food4Kids Program School-Based Meal ProgramsOperates the Weekend Food4Kids Program, also known as the Weekend Backpack Program, which provides non-perishable food items (two breakfasts, two lunches, and snacks) for the weekend to at-risk Title 1 school children. This program serves an average of 650 students weekly across multiple schools in the Paradise Valley Unified School District, with weekly service peaking at 883 students during school shutdowns.
- Weekend Food4Kids Program School-Based Meal ProgramsOperates the Weekend Food4Kids Program, also known as the Weekend Backpack Program, which provides at-risk Title 1 school children with non-perishable food items (two breakfasts, two lunches, and snacks) for the weekend. This program delivers juice, crackers, and weekend food supplies to school nurses' offices regularly and has served hundreds of students weekly, peaking at 883 students during school shutdowns.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Community-driven Collaborative Food Distribution community_partnershipsThe organization engages in collaborative efforts with community members and organizations, including schools, to collect and distribute food. This approach relies on community partnerships, volunteer engagement, and local food drives to provide emergency food supplies without government funding.
- Community-driven and volunteer-supported service delivery community_partnershipsThe organization engages in collaborative efforts with community members and organizations, including leveraging school food drives, and relies on volunteer engagement to deliver community services and distribute food. This model operates without government funding, emphasizing community ownership and diverse skill utilization.
- Community-driven collaborative food distribution community_partnershipsThe organization engages in collaborative efforts with community members and organizations, including schools, to distribute food and collect donations, operating as a community organization focused on providing emergency food supplies without government funding.
- Low-Barrier and Inclusive Access to Food Assistance low_barrier_accessThe organization provides food assistance with minimal barriers, not requiring proof of income or citizenship. It also extends support to families whose children attend a PVUSD school, even if they reside outside the district boundaries, ensuring broader access based on student enrollment.
- Low-barrier access to food assistance low-barrier_accessThe organization provides food assistance without requiring proof of income or citizenship, and extends support to families whose children attend a PVUSD school even if they reside outside the district boundaries, requiring only proof of school enrollment.
- Low-barrier and inclusive food access low-barrier accessThe organization provides food assistance without requiring proof of income or citizenship, ensuring broad accessibility. It also extends support to families whose children attend a PVUSD school, regardless of their residential boundaries, by requiring proof of school enrollment.
- Mobile Food Delivery for Transportation-Challenged Individuals mobile_food_deliveryThe organization utilizes a van to deliver food directly to individuals who lack transportation, thereby overcoming a significant barrier to food access for vulnerable populations.
- Mobile food delivery for transportation-challenged individuals mobile food deliveryThe organization utilizes a van to deliver food directly to individuals who lack transportation, overcoming a significant barrier to food access for vulnerable populations.
- Mobile food delivery for transportation-challenged individuals mobile_food_deliveryThe organization utilizes a van to deliver food directly to individuals who lack transportation, ensuring access for those facing mobility barriers.
- Nutritionally Focused Food Provision nutritionally_focused_food_provisionThe organization provides single-serve, nutritious, protein-rich, and kid-friendly food items, with menus developed by a registered dietician, to ensure that the food distributed meets specific dietary and nutritional standards for children.
- Nutritionally focused weekend backpack program weekend_backpack_programThe organization operates a Weekend Backpack Program that provides at-risk children with non-perishable, nutritious, protein-rich, and kid-friendly food items, with menus developed by a registered dietician, to ensure they are nourished over the weekend and ready to learn.
- Nutritionally focused weekend backpack program weekend backpack programThe organization operates a Weekend Backpack Program that provides at-risk children with non-perishable, nutritious, protein-rich, and kid-friendly food items, with menus developed by a registered dietician, to ensure they are nourished over the weekend and ready to learn on Monday.
- School-based Food Distribution for Student Well-being school_based_food_distributionThe organization partners with schools and school nurses to deliver food provisions directly to students, particularly those from Title 1 schools, to address weekend hunger, improve nutrition, enhance attentiveness, and support academic performance. This model leverages school infrastructure and personnel for identification of need and distribution.
- School-based food distribution for student well-being school-based_food_distributionThe organization partners with schools and school nurses to deliver food provisions, particularly targeting Title 1 students, to address weekend hunger and ensure proper nutrition, which in turn improves attentiveness, academic performance, and learning ability in the classroom.
- School-based food distribution for student well-being school-based food distributionThe organization partners with school nurses and social workers to identify students in need and deliver food provisions, including weekend meals, to support student nutrition, attentiveness, and academic performance. This approach ensures that students, particularly those from Title 1 schools, have access to food outside of school meals, improving their focus and learning ability.
- Volunteer-driven service delivery volunteer-driven_service_deliveryThe organization relies on volunteer engagement to deliver community services, leveraging diverse skills and talents for tasks such as assembling and delivering food packs.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
School Food Drives
Organizes food drives in local schools to collect food and resources for distribution to food-insecure families.
relationships · 17
who they work with
- Belmont Social Club Partner — Partnered for a food drive that collected 1,088 lbs of food and $440 in cash.
- Country Trace HOA Partner — Partnered for a food drive that collected 749 lbs of food.
- Greater Paradise Valley Community Council Partner — Formed a committee in March 1986 to investigate hunger in the community, leading to the formation of the food bank.
- Herbert H. & Barbara Dow Foundation Funder — Provided grants totaling $230,000 over the last decade for the Weekend Food4Kids program.
- PV Unified School District Partner — Partnered to launch the Weekend Food4Kids Backpack Program for Title 1 School students.
- Paradise Valley Community Church Partner — Provided a small bunkhouse to serve as a temporary office for the food bank.
- Paradise Valley Unified School District Partner — Collaborates to improve food security for families and individuals within the district.
- Paradise Valley Unified School District Partner — Collaborates with school nurses to deliver food supplies to students and families.
- Paradise Valley Unified School District Partner — Collaborates with schools in the district for food drives.
- Paradise Valley Unified School District Partner — Joined forces in 2006 to launch the Weekend Backpack Program for Title 1 school students.
- Paradise Valley Unified School District Partner — Works hand in hand with the district to meet community needs and launched the Weekend Food4Kids program in 2006.
- Temple Chai Partner — Partnered for a food drive that collected 2,267 lbs of food, cash, and gift cards.
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Partner — Partnered for a food drive that collected 2,312 lbs of food.
- Verus Specialty Insurance Partner — Partnered for a food drive that collected 30 turkeys.
- Westcor Partners Partner — Donated temporary warehouse space and later a 900 sq. ft. permanent space in Shea Plaza, waiving rent for eight years.
- Whole Foods Partner — Partners with Whole Foods.
- neighborhood schools Partner — Collaborates with neighborhood schools to organize food drives.