named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Farm Express
Mobile markets ("BIG BUS", "SMALL BUS", "THE BENZ") that provide healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables at various community locations.
SNAP Online
Initiative to expand online ordering and payment options for SNAP customers, particularly in rural areas of Arizona, and integrate Double Up Food Bucks AZ sales.
activities · 4 groups
what they do
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Fresh Produce Distribution for Vulnerable Populations 5 activities
- Food Access for Individuals and FamiliesServed over 150,000 individuals and families with healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables through mobile market programs and community partnerships.
- Mobile Market Food DistributionOperates three mobile markets ("Big Bus," "Small Bus," and "The Benz") that provide a high-quality shopping experience for healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables at various community locations across Arizona each week. The "Big Bus" runs Monday through Thursday, the "Small Bus" operates Monday and Tuesday, and "The Benz" is deployed every Thursday.
- Mobile Market Food DistributionOperates three mobile markets ("Big Bus," "Small Bus," and "The Benz") that provide a high-quality shopping experience for healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables at various community locations across Arizona each week. The "Big Bus" runs Monday through Thursday, the "Small Bus" operates Monday and Tuesday, and "The Benz" deploys every Thursday.
- Mobile Market Food DistributionOperates three mobile markets—“Big Bus,” “Small Bus,” and “The Benz”—that deliver healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables to communities across Arizona on a weekly schedule: “Big Bus” Monday through Thursday, “Small Bus” Monday and Tuesday, and “The Benz” every Thursday. These mobile markets have served over 150,000 individuals and families.
- Mobile Market ProgramOperates three distinct mobile markets ("Big Bus," "Small Bus," and "The Benz") that provide healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables to over 150,000 individuals and families across Arizona through weekly community deployments.
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Farmers Market Food Assistance Programs 2 activities
- Advocacy for SNAP Online Grocery AccessIdentifies and advocates for solutions to limited online grocery access for SNAP Quest EBT recipients in Arizona, particularly in rural regions.
- SNAP Quest EBT Online Grocery Access AdvocacyIdentifies and addresses barriers to online grocery access for SNAP Quest EBT recipients in Arizona, with a focus on improving access in rural regions.
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Local Food Systems Advocacy & Network Building 1 activity
- Community Food Empowerment and ConnectionWorks to ensure individuals can make their own food decisions and build connected communities across Arizona through direct food access programs and community engagement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocacy for SNAP EBT AccessIdentifies and raises awareness about limited online grocery access for SNAP Quest EBT recipients in Arizona, with a focus on rural regions, as part of its advocacy efforts to improve food access.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$645K
Contributions & grants$361K56%
Program service revenue$288K45%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$-6K
expenses
Total expenses$456K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$306K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$483K
Cash$242K
Investments$0
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$471K
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +62.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELYSE GUIDAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $78K |
board members · 5
- CHRISTINE WIGGS — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER HOLSMAN TETREAULT — DIRECTOR
- LLOYD RAMSEY — CHAIRMAN PRESIDENT
- SARA DIAL — TREASURER
- TRISHA STUART — DIRECTOR FROM OCT 2021
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Farm Express Partner — Partnered to serve individuals and families with healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables.
- Mercy Care Partner — Community partner
- Peddler's Son Partner — Community partner
- Sun Produce Co-op Partner — Community partner
- Transdev Funder — Supporting sponsor
- Valleywise Health Funder — Supporting sponsor
- Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Funder — Supporting sponsor
- Vitalyst Health Foundation Funder — Supporting sponsor