activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 3
- Enhancing Food Transportation and Storage Perishable Food Storage and DistributionPurchases and receives refrigerated vehicles (vans and box trucks) to transport perishable food donations and installs walk-in freezers to improve food storage capacity.
- Fundraising for Operational Support Food Drive Coordination & Virtual FundraisingConducts fundraising events, such as "Strike Out Hunger," to raise funds for operational needs like purchasing new vehicles.
- Operating Food and Clothing BanksOperates food and clothing banks, including a second location in Tonopah, Arizona, serving over 6,000 people in the Tonopah Valley. The Avondale location's lobby was remodeled and expanded in 2021, and the clothing bank reopened two days a week.
strategies · 2
how they think
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- Faith-based community service model faith-based_serviceOperates as a faith-based ministry to serve vulnerable rural populations, leveraging spiritual and communal support as a foundation for service delivery to refugees, migrant workers, the homeless, and low-income individuals.
- Holistic client support through integrated services holistic_client_supportAddresses multiple dimensions of poverty by integrating food, clothing, hygiene items, pastoral care, and seasonal assistance to provide comprehensive support that meets both material and emotional/spiritual needs.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Baby Care Items Distribution
Supplies infants with essential care items such as diapers and formula
Clothing Bank
Offers free clothing to clients, currently operating two days a week in Avondale after reopening post-pandemic
Food Distribution
Provides food packages to low-income individuals and families through a drive-thru and lobby-based distribution system in Avondale
Showers for the Homeless
Provides shower facilities to homeless individuals, resumed service after Avondale lobby renovation
Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Packages
Distributes special holiday meal packages to families in need
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Factor Partner — Donated a refrigerated van to support perishable food transportation.
- Grand Canyon Presbytery Government — Presbyterian Church body that initiated the Ministry to the Rural Poor and appointed the full-time director.
- Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce Network — Member organization that recognized AFFCB with a Community Impact Award.
- Westside Food Bank Partner — Informal partnership allowing access to a wider selection of government and donated food items.