Rosemary Douglas This history was compiled with the assistance of Joyce McClung, a current volunteer, and veteran volunteer since 1997. The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) and Thrift Shop was founded in 1980/81 by Jean Peterson and Beverly Pyritz. It was originally located in one room in a Pinal County building in Mammoth. Early funding was…
Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) has more than 500 families, with 1,500 individuals registered and eligible to receive twice-a-month food boxes. These families are our neighbors in Mammoth, San Manuel, Oracle, and Dudleyville. In 2023, the generosity of SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch residents, especially during the annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Food Drive,…
Annual Food Drive and Home Tour Nancy McCluskey-Moore On Saturday, March 16, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) will gather donations of food and money to support the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) based in Mammoth. TCFB serves needy families living in Mammoth, San Manuel, Oracle, and the Dudleyville/Aravaipa area. Our donations helped to provide bi-monthly emergency food…
Rosemary Douglas Cost of living increases have greatly affected finances at the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB). Our largest monthly expense is the purchase of groceries (as a supplement to donated food) so that we can distribute nutritionally complete food boxes to our clients. In addition to higher food costs, we recently experienced an increase of…
Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) will be a busy place for the next few months. Our wonderful volunteers will run holiday programs and assist with other special projects. October: Emergency-type, non-washable, single-use blankets will be distributed from our lobby during the month of October. Some of our clients are challenged with housing issues such…
Rosemary Douglas In November, customers of the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) were eligible to receive two emergency food boxes, a full Thanksgiving dinner … and a warm, soft blanket. Several lucky families received a beautiful quilt made by the talented Sun City Quilters. We are thankful for the Sun City Quilters, and appreciate their generosity…
Rosemary Douglas Fall is one of the busiest times of year at the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB), as we prepare to make the holidays a little brighter for our neighbors in need. We are seeing an increase in customers, with many of our families coming in for a regular food box and to sign up…
Rosemary Douglas Many residents of the Copper Corridor communities of Oracle, San Manuel, Mammoth, and Dudleyville face a double challenge. They live in a “food desert” and are also “food insecure.” Food deserts are areas where families have low access to supermarkets or large grocery stores and face significant obstacles to getting healthy foods. Food…
SBCO Elects New Board of Directors Nancy McCluskey-Moore On April 11 at the annual meeting of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO), the organization elected its board of directors for 2022-23. The members of the new board include: * President: Denise Anthony * Executive Vice President: Ann Coziahr * Recording Secretaries: Cheryl Smith and Marcia Van Ommeran…
Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) was the recent recipient of 5,900 pounds of nonperishable food items. This windfall was donated by participants in one of the largest 24-hour mountain bike events in the world. The 19th annual “24 Hours in the Old Pueblo,” sponsored by Epic Rides, was held on Feb. 18 through…