Marilee Jensen
November: In addition to the regular emergency food boxes offered in November, clients received a warm, soft blanket for each member of their family, just in time for the cold weather. On Nov. 24, teen and Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) volunteers also distributed a full Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey, stuffing, vegetables, pies, and other trimmings.
December: As with November, clients will receive their emergency food boxes and a full holiday meal including ham, potatoes and gravy, vegetables, and dessert distributed by teen and TCFB volunteers. In addition, a small Holiday Shop will be available two weeks before the date of holiday meal distribution for eligible clients to choose toys for their children or grandchildren.
The Tri-Community Food Bank is an all-volunteer organization, spending zero funds on administration costs. It is located at 108 W. Redwood Drive, in Mammoth, and is open five days a week (Monday to Thursday and Saturday) from 9 a.m. to noon. The TCFB is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization. To contact the TCFB or to volunteer, please call the food bank at 520-487-2010 during business hours. The mailing address is P.O. Box 38, Mammoth, AZ 85618.
Happy Holidays from the Tri-Community Food Bank Board of Directors!