With the federal shutdown dragging on and the rising cost of groceries, the need for food banks and pantries is more important than ever.

Nearly 900,000 Arizonans face food stamp cuts as federal shutdown halts SNAP assistance. Food pantries brace for holiday surge in demand.

Arizona’s food banks are working to mitigate the twin problems of the Trump administration’s deep cuts to food aid and impending cuts to the federal program that gives America’s working poor money to purchase groceries.

As the federal government shutdown continues, federal workers across the country, including those in Tucson, are bracing for missed paychecks. This has sparked concerns among individuals

The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is hosting a HungerWalk on Sept. 15 at Sam Lena Park at Kino Complex. Credit: ShowValue Event Measurement On Saturday, Sept. 15 there will be a HungerWalk from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sam Lena Park at Kino Complex.

The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona last week received a donation of 41,000 pounds of canned goods, flour and pasta from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Steve Broadbent, North Stake president, said, “We cherish our long and ...

The ongoing federal government shutdown means around 900,000 Arizonans who rely on federal aid to buy food will not get that assistance starting on Saturday. Furloughed federal workers are visiting food banks as they miss paychecks.

Arizonans who donate to qualifying charitable organizations, like St. Mary’s and the Arizona Food Bank Network, can receive a tax credit on their state tax return. Residents can get up to $495 for individuals and $987 for couples for 2025. While monetary donations are appreciated, many food banks are accepting food donations as well.