activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 13
- Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Program Arizona Tax Credit Donation ProgramAccepts donations that qualify for Arizona's Qualifying Charitable Organization tax credit, allowing residents to receive a tax credit for contributions to organizations providing basic needs.
- Food Distribution Services Emergency Supply DistributionOperates a food bank that distributes food bags, including shelf-stable items, fresh produce, and refrigerated goods, to individuals and families in need six days a week. Food is distributed based on family size, providing 3 meals per day for 2 days per household member, with visits allowed once a month.
- Food Distribution Services Emergency Supply DistributionOperates a food bank that distributes food bags, including shelf-stable items, fresh produce, and refrigerated goods, providing 3 meals per day for 2 days per family member, six days a week to individuals and families in the Quad-City area. Food is distributed based on family size, allowing visits once a month.
- Food Donation Drop-off Services Food Drive Coordination & Virtual FundraisingProvides services for individuals to drop off food donations during specified weekday and Saturday hours.
- Fundraising and Co-branded Events Food Drive Coordination & Virtual FundraisingOrganizes fundraising and co-branded events to support efforts in collecting food and financial donations.
- Manage food donation intake and processing Performance-Triggered Food Donation ProgramsOperates food donation drop-off services during weekday and Saturday hours, collecting and processing donated and bulk foods for distribution. Successfully collected one million pounds of food through the Yavapai Food Neighbors Project by 2024.
- Mobile Food Bank Program On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesOperates a mobile food bank that serves various rural communities in Yavapai County, including Chino Valley, Cordes Lakes, Dewey-Humboldt, Mayer, and Wilhoit, providing food assistance on specific days and times each week.
- Mobile Food Bank Program On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesOperates a mobile food bank that serves various rural communities in Yavapai County, including Chino Valley, Cordes Lakes, Dewey-Humboldt, Mayer, and Wilhoit, providing food assistance at scheduled times each week.
- Operate fixed-site food distribution program Emergency Supply DistributionDistributes food to individuals and families in need six days a week at a fixed location, providing 1–2 food bags per household based on size, with each bag containing enough shelf-stable food for 12 nutritionally-balanced meals per person. Requires photo ID or other documentation for eligibility.
- Operate mobile food bank program On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesRuns a weekly mobile food bank serving rural communities in Yavapai County, including scheduled stops in Chino Valley, Cordes Lakes, Dewey-Humboldt, Mayer, and Wilhoit, each operating on a recurring weekly basis with set hours. The program specifically targets food deserts and reaches households across the region on a monthly visit cycle.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for food operations Food Drive Coordination & Virtual FundraisingProvides administrative support and assistance during special events as part of daily operations, ensuring continuity and coordination of food distribution and donation activities.
- Support for Benefitting OrganizationsSupports other organizations that collectively serve 80,000 people annually by distributing donated food to them.
- Yavapai Food Neighbors Project Performance-Triggered Food Donation ProgramsCollected one million pounds of food through the Yavapai Food Neighbors Project by 2024, supporting food collection efforts in the community.
capacity building · 2
- Merge with partner food bank to expand capacityMerged with Prescott Valley Food Bank on August 5, 2024, to consolidate resources and enhance service delivery across the region.
- Merger with Prescott Valley Food BankMerged with Prescott Valley Food Bank on August 5, 2024, to expand capacity and reach.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Ensuring food safety through screening food_safety_screeningThe organization accepts donated food regardless of expiration dates, with staff verifying item safety prior to distribution to ensure the food provided is safe for consumption.
- Equity-Focused Food Access equity_focused_food_accessThe organization prioritizes improving access to essential food resources for individuals and families who are disproportionately affected by food insecurity, including specific demographic groups such as children, communities of color, low-income households, and LGBTQ+ individuals, to address systemic inequities.
- Food Safety Screening for Donated Items food_safety_screeningTo maximize the use of donated food and ensure client safety, the organization accepts items regardless of stated expiration dates, employing staff to verify the safety and quality of all food prior to distribution.
- Green Bag Food Collection Model green_bag_food_collectionThe organization utilizes a "Green Bag" model where neighborhood coordinators distribute reusable bags to donors, who then fill them with nonperishable food items for bi-monthly pickup, streamlining the collection process for distribution to local food banks.
- Green Bag food collection model green_bag_food_collectionThe organization utilizes a "Green Bag" model where neighborhood coordinators distribute reusable bags to donors, who fill them with nonperishable food items for bi-monthly pickup and distribution to local food banks.
- Identification-Based Access with Support Services identification-based_access_with_support_servicesClients are required to present identification to access food assistance, but the organization provides support and assistance for individuals who may lack proper documentation, ensuring that barriers to access are minimized while maintaining accountability.
- Identification-based access with support for documentation identification-based_access_with_supportClients are required to present identification to receive food assistance, but support is provided for those who lack proper documentation to ensure access.
- Identification-based access with support for documentation identification-based_accessThe organization requires clients to present identification to access food assistance but provides support for those who lack proper documentation, ensuring access while maintaining a structured intake process.
- Mobile Food Bank Distribution mobile_distributionThe organization uses a mobile food bank model to deliver food directly to underserved populations in areas identified as food deserts, thereby increasing accessibility for those facing geographical barriers to food assistance.
- Structured and Tailored Food Distribution structured_food_distributionThe organization implements a structured food distribution plan focused on providing healthy and nourishing food, with special provisions made to tailor assistance to diverse household needs, such as those without cooking facilities or with infants, to ensure appropriate support for all clients.
- Structured food distribution with safety screening structured_food_distributionThe organization implements a structured plan to distribute healthy and nourishing food, and accepts donated food by verifying item safety prior to distribution, ensuring quality and safety for recipients.
- Tailored and equitable food assistance tailored_food_assistanceThe organization provides structured food distribution designed to be healthy and nourishing, with special provisions for diverse household circumstances (e.g., no cooking facilities, infants), and aims to improve access for disproportionately affected individuals and families.
- Tailored and equitable food assistance tailored_food_assistanceThe organization provides food assistance that is tailored to diverse household circumstances, including those without cooking facilities or with infants, and aims to improve access to essential food resources for disproportionately affected individuals and families.
- Volunteer-Driven Operations volunteer-dependent_operationsThe organization relies heavily on volunteer labor for all aspects of its operations, from food packing and administration to special events and food collection, leveraging community engagement to sustain its services.
- Volunteer-driven operations for food collection and distribution volunteer_driven_operationsThe organization relies heavily on volunteers for daily operations, including food packing, administrative tasks, and special events, and utilizes a volunteer-driven system for collecting nonperishable food items from donors through a "Green Bag" model.
- Volunteer-driven operations for food collection and distribution volunteer_driven_operationsThe organization relies heavily on volunteers for daily operations, including food packing, administrative tasks, and special events, and utilizes a volunteer-driven system for collecting nonperishable food items through neighborhood coordinators and donors.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Food Distribution Program
Provides food assistance to families and individuals in need through regular distributions and emergency food supplies.
Nutrition Education
Offers educational resources and workshops on healthy eating and nutrition to promote better food choices among clients.
relationships · 20
who they work with
- American Lutheran Church Partner — Founding partner of Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank in 1973.
- Candid Partner — Received the Platinum Transparency Award from Candid.
- Catholic Charities Partner — Collaborates to assist clients in obtaining identification through transportation and fee support.
- Catholic Charities Community Services Partner — Founding partner of Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank in 1973.
- Chino Valley Senior Center Partner — Hosts a mobile food bank distribution every Monday.
- Cordes Lakes Community Center Partner — Hosts a mobile food bank distribution every Thursday.
- First Congregational United Church of Christ Partner — Founding partner of Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank in 1973.
- Fry’s Partner — Fry’s is used as a nearby landmark to help locate the food bank at the corner of Walnut & Hillside in Prescott, AZ.
- Humboldt Senior Center Partner — Hosts a mobile food bank distribution every Tuesday.
- Mission Church Partner — Hosts a mobile food bank distribution every Wednesday.
- Prescott United Methodist Church Partner — Founding partner of Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank in 1973.
- Prescott Valley Food Bank Partner — Merged with Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank on August 5, 2024.
- Prescott Valley Food Bank Partner — Operates in coordination with the Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank, serving the Prescott Valley community during specified hours.
- Prescott Valley Food Bank Partner — Partnered to launch a mobile food bank serving food deserts in Yavapai County.
- Robin Frye Partner — Contact person for community partnership inquiries
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church Partner — Founding partner of Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank in 1973.
- SonRise Church Partner — Hosts a mobile food bank distribution every Friday.
- St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Partner — Founding partner of Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank in 1973.
- St. Vincent De Paul Partner — Partners to provide ID vouchers for clients through the Foot Works program.
- Trinity Presbyterian Church Partner — Founding partner of Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank in 1973.