Overview
- Phoenix unveiled a donation campaign with St. Mary’s Food Bank and published drop-off sites and hours at libraries and community centers.
- City officials urge cash gifts that food banks can stretch through bulk buying, saying one dollar can provide an estimated five meals.
- Flagstaff began a two-month food and supplies drive with distribution by the Flagstaff Family Food Center, which served over 50,000 meals in October.
- Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs directed $1.8 million in unspent COVID-19 relief funds to emergency food aid and has sought federal support for rural health providers.
- A federal judge ordered contingency SNAP funds released, but President Trump has said benefits will be withheld until the shutdown ends, leaving recipients in limbo.