activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 14
- Child nutrition programs School-Based Meal ProgramsProvides healthy meals to children through school lunch programs and the Weekend Family Backpack Program, ensuring access to food during and outside of school hours.
- Child nutrition programs School-Based Meal ProgramsDelivers healthy meals to children through school lunch programs and the Weekend Family Backpack Program, ensuring access to food during school days and weekends.
- Child nutrition programs School-Based Meal ProgramsProvides healthy meals to children through school lunch programs and the Weekend Family Backpack Program, ensuring access to food during school days and weekends.
- Food acquisition and distribution funded by donations Performance-Triggered Food Donation ProgramsUses donated funds to source, acquire, store, and distribute food to individuals and families in need across Arizona.
- Food acquisition and distribution funded by donationsUses donated funds to source, store, acquire, and distribute food to individuals in need, enabling large-scale food distribution operations.
- Food distribution through partner agenciesDistributes food at no cost to hundreds of partner agencies across Arizona that serve vulnerable populations, including children, seniors, and survivors of domestic violence. In one year, distributed over 102 million pounds of food throughout most of the state.
- Food sourcing and distribution funded by donationsUses donated funds to source, store, acquire, and distribute food to individuals and partner agencies in need throughout Arizona.
- Free citrus gleaning services Citrus and Fruit Gleaning ProgramsProvides free citrus gleaning services to residents in specific West Valley ZIP codes using volunteer crews, helping households access fresh produce.
- Free citrus gleaning services in West Valley communities Citrus and Fruit Gleaning ProgramsProvides free citrus gleaning services to residents in specific West Valley ZIP codes using volunteer crews, helping to recover and distribute fresh produce.
- Free citrus gleaning services in West Valley communities Citrus and Fruit Gleaning ProgramsProvides free citrus gleaning services to residents in specific West Valley ZIP codes using volunteer crews, helping to recover surplus fruit for consumption.
- Monthly food box packing through volunteer effortsPacks more than 110,000 food boxes per month using volunteer labor to support food distribution across Arizona.
- Statewide food distribution networkDistributes over 102 million pounds of food annually to hundreds of partner agencies and directly to individuals across most of Arizona, serving millions of people in need.
- Statewide food distribution networkDistributed over 102 million pounds of food annually throughout most of Arizona, supplying food at no cost to hundreds of partner agencies and directly to millions of people in need.
- Volunteer-based food box packingPacks more than 110,000 food boxes per month using volunteer labor, supporting large-scale food distribution efforts.
capacity building · 1
- Internal financial controls implementation Financial Reporting & Compliance ManagementImplements internal accounting controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure accurate execution and recording of financial transactions.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Efficient food procurement and distribution model efficient food procurementLeverages bulk purchasing power and operational efficiency to maximize the volume of food distributed per dollar, achieving a high meal multiplier.
- Ensure financial integrity through internal accountability systems financial_accountability_systemInternal accounting controls are used to protect assets, ensure compliance with policies, and maintain financial integrity across operations.
- Financial accountability system financial_accountability_systemImplements internal accounting controls to ensure financial integrity, asset protection, and compliance with policies, supporting donor trust and operational sustainability.
- Food banking model for surplus food redistribution food_banking_modelThe organization operates a food banking model where surplus food is collected from various donors and then distributed to individuals in need through a network of partner agencies.
- Food banking model to redirect surplus food food_banking_modelOperates a centralized food bank that collects surplus food from donors and redistributes it through a network of partner agencies to increase reach and efficiency.
- Leverage bulk purchasing and operational efficiency to maximize food distribution efficient food procurementBy using bulk purchasing power and efficient operations, the organization maximizes the amount of food distributed per dollar donated, achieving greater impact through economies of scale.
- Leveraging operational efficiency and bulk purchasing for maximized food distribution efficient_food_procurementThe organization maximizes the volume of food distributed per dollar donated by leveraging operational efficiencies, bulk purchasing power, and strategic procurement to acquire food at scale.
- Nutrition for academic and physical development nutrition_for_academic_successThe organization believes that providing consistent access to nutritious food is crucial for supporting children's physical development and enhancing their academic performance.
- Nutrition for academic success nutrition-for-academic-successOperates on the belief that consistent access to nutritious food supports children's cognitive development and improves academic outcomes.
- Operate a centralized food banking model to redistribute surplus food food_banking_modelThe organization collects surplus food from donors and redistributes it through a network of partner agencies, leveraging the food banking model to efficiently reach people in need.
- Promote nutrition as foundational to academic success in children nutrition-for-academic-successThe organization operates on the belief that consistent access to nutritious food supports children's physical development and cognitive functioning, thereby improving academic outcomes.
- Utilize volunteer labor to scale food packing and distribution volunteer-driven distributionEngaging volunteers to pack and distribute food allows the organization to extend its operational capacity and reduce labor costs, enabling more efficient service delivery at scale.
- Volunteer-driven distribution network volunteer-driven distributionRelies on volunteer labor to pack and distribute food at scale, enabling efficient and community-engaged operations.
- Volunteer-powered food sourcing and distribution volunteer-driven_operationsThe organization relies on volunteers for both the gleaning of fresh produce from residential trees and the packing and distribution of food boxes, enabling large-scale operations.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Citrus Gleaning Program
Volunteer crews harvest excess citrus from residential trees in select West Valley ZIP codes during seasonal gleaning
Citrus Gleaning Seasonal
Volunteer crews harvest excess citrus from residential trees in select West Valley ZIP codes to distribute fresh fruit to those in need
Food Distribution Network
Supplies food at no cost to over 600 partner agencies including pantries, shelters, and afterschool programs
Weekend Family Backpack Program
Provides children with nutritious meals over weekends through school-based distributions
relationships · 3
who they work with
- 600+ partner agencies Partner — Network of local organizations collaborating with St. Mary's Food Bank to distribute food across Arizona.
- Feeding America Network — Member of the national food bank network formerly known as America's Second Harvest.
- St. Mary's Basilica Partner — Provided initial funding and space to establish St. Mary's Food Bank in 1967.