Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB), in Mammoth, received donations from two important Food Drives during the last couple of months. These donations make it possible to keep the Food Bank open, and enable us to continue to feed our neighbors in southeast Pinal County. In February, Epic Rides held their annual “24 Hours…
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May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Rotary – May 2024
City of Tucson Multidisciplinary Outreach Team Spoke to SSR Frank Shipton Guest speakers Thelma Magallanes, Elle Millyard, Alex Manriquex, Laurie Distel, and Zion Alderette from the City of Tucson Multidisciplinary Outreach Team (MDOT) were invited to speak to members of the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary (SSR) club on March 21. The subject was MDOT’s project promoting…
March 2024, Generals
The Tri-Community Food Bank—Feeding Neighbors for More Than 40 Years
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…
February 2024, Generals
2023: Another Busy Year for the Food Bank
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,…
January 2024, Generals
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – January 2024
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…
November 2023, Generals
Rising Costs Affect the Food Bank and Its Clients
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…
October 2023, Generals
Up and Coming at the Food Bank
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…
Generals, December 2022
… And a Warm, Soft Blanket
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…
Generals, November 2022
A Busy Holiday Season at Tri-Community Food Bank
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…
Generals, October 2022
Meeting a Double Challenge to Help Our Neighbors
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…