activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 8
- Emergency Food Assistance Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionProvides emergency food assistance to individuals and families, including monthly food packages through the Emergency Food Program (TEFAP) and weekly pantry visits for additional supplies like bread, fresh produce, and bakery items. This includes protein, fresh produce, shelf-stable items, bread, deli, bakery items, hygiene items, baby/adult diapers, and pet food.
- Holiday Meal Distribution Holiday Food and Gift DistributionProvides additional food resources for holiday meals in November and December to local households, including teaming up with other food banks to provide holiday protein for 12,000 households and hosting holiday meal giveaways.
- Homebound Meal DeliveryDelivers frozen, heat-and-eat dinners, breakfast, and lunch items weekly to homebound individuals.
- Non-Food Essential Item DistributionDistributes non-food essential items including diapers, personal hygiene products, and pet food.
- Senior Food Program Congregate Meals for SeniorsAdministers the Commodity Senior Food Program (CSFP), providing an extra monthly food box, known as a "Senior Box," for qualifying adults aged 60 and over.
- Thrift Store Operation Animal Rescue Thrift StoresOperates the Vail Depot Thrift Store, using its proceeds, food, and monetary donations to support the food bank.
- VITA Tax Preparation Services Free Tax Preparation via VITA and AARP ProgramsHosts free VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) tax preparation services at Old Vail Middle School from February to April, with evening and weekend hours.
- Weekend Meal Bags for Students School-Based Meal ProgramsProvides supplemental weekend "Meals to Grow" bags for Vail students who qualify for food bank services or free lunch at school. These are delivered to schools weekly during the school year and available for pickup during school breaks, in collaboration with the VUSD Transition School to Work Program.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Community engagement and collaboration community engagementThe organization actively engages the community through various activities like food assistance programs, organizing food drives, and volunteer opportunities, fostering collaboration to meet basic needs.
- Income-based eligibility for food assistance income-based eligibilityThe organization provides food assistance programs, such as the Emergency Food Program and Commodity Senior Food Program, based on income eligibility criteria to ensure support reaches those most in need.
- Social enterprise funding model social_enterprise_funding_modelThe organization funds its programs, including food assistance and emergency relief, through a social enterprise model, combining proceeds from a thrift store with donations.
- Targeted nutrition support for vulnerable populations nutrition_support_for_older_adultsThe organization provides specialized nutritional support, such as balanced, low-carb, and low-sodium meals for homebound older adults and convalescent individuals, and weekend meal bags for children reliant on school meals, to address specific health and hunger needs.
- Volunteer-driven community support volunteer-driven community supportThe organization leverages a volunteer-driven model, embodying "neighbors helping neighbors," to deliver community support and basic needs assistance, including food aid.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Commodity Senior Food Program (CSFP)
Provides an extra monthly food box for qualifying adults aged 60 and over with household income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level.
Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
Provides eligible low-income households with access to food every week, including a monthly visit for protein, fresh produce, shelf-stable items, and bakery items.
Holiday Meals
Distributes additional food resources in November and December to registered food bank participants living in the Vail School District Boundary to ensure traditional celebratory holiday meals.
Homebound Meal Program
Delivers nutritious, heat-and-eat meals weekly to home-bound or physically challenged individuals, focusing on balanced diets with minimal carbs and sodium.
ReSources Vail Food Bank
Provides emergency food assistance, weekly pantry visits, and non-food essentials like diapers and hygiene products to low-income households, individuals, and seniors.
VITA Tax Assistance
Provides free tax preparation for eligible individuals and families by IRS-certified volunteers, in partnership with United Way of Tucson.
Vail Depot Thrift Store
Operates a thrift store offering affordable goods, with proceeds funding vital food assistance, emergency relief, and outreach programs.
Weekend Meals to Grow
Provides Vail School District children who qualify for food bank services or free lunch with a weekend meal bag including breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, milk, fruit, and juice, delivered to schools or available for pickup.
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Community Foodbank of Southern Arizona Partner — Partners with the Community Foodbank of Southern Arizona to make food assistance possible.
- Fostering Unity and Collaboration with Our Dedicated Partners Partner — Dedicated partners supporting the homebound meal program and other services.
- Kevin Boerup Partner — Provides ongoing support to Greater Vail Community Resources and Resources Vail Food Bank.
- Leon Boerup Partner — Donated a metal sculpture of two saguaros.
- SVP Tucson Partner — Participated in SVP Tucson’s Fast Pitch event for funding.
- The Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce Partner — Executive Director, Callie Tippett, was interviewed by Dr. Denise Bowls of the Chamber of Commerce.
- United Way of Tucson Partner — Partner organization collaborating to deliver the VITA tax assistance program in Vail, AZ.
- VUSD Transition School to Work Program Partner — Collaborates on the "Meals to Grow" program.
- Vail Lifestyle Magazine Partner — Publishers provide ongoing support to Greater Vail Community Resources and Resources Vail Food Bank.
- Vail School District Partner — Assists the organization in its mission and provided the property for the food bank and thrift store.
- Vail School District Partner — Delivers weekend meal bags to children enrolled in the district.