PHOENIX — This summer, thousands of Arizona families will struggle with where their next meal is coming from. In response, 12News and United Food Bank are excited to join together for the seventh annual Summer of a Million Meals. This important community initiative has a goal of raising one million meals to assist families who need it most throughout the summer and beyond. The campaign kicks off on May 17 and will run through Labor Day.
Hunger doesn’t take a vacation, and with children out of school for summer break, many families face hardships with increasing electricity bills and additional expenses for childcare and meals.
“We are thrilled to continue our efforts once again with 12News for our annual Summer of a Million Meals fundraiser,” said Jason Reed, the President and CEO of United Food Bank. “This is one of our most important fundraisers as it works to make sure every family has access to the meals they need. Food insecurity is a year-round problem in Arizona, but the need increases over the summer months with children on break from school.”
Throughout the summer, United Food Bank and 12News will host three telethon events on May 17, June 6 and July 18. Each day, the event will run from 5:30 to 7 a.m. and later that afternoon from 4 to 7 p.m.
Arizonans can donate to United Food Bank at 480-398-4499 on those days. In addition, there is an option to donate online at azmillionmeals.org or at any of the registers at Fry’s Food Stores from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Summer of a Million Meals kicked off on Memorial Day in May and will continue until Labor Day, spanning three months. The goal is to provide 1 million summer meals to those in need.
In the summer, thousands of Arizona's children and their families worry about where their next meal is coming from. With your help, we can make a difference and alleviate hunger and worry in the community.
"12News is committed to making a positive impact on our community," said Kate Morris, president and general manager at 12News. "For five years we’ve been a proud partner of United Food Bank and Summer of a Million Meals. Our hope is that together with our partners and our generous viewers we can come together as neighbors to create a summer of abundance for all.”
Every dollar counts. With your help, 12News and United Food Bank can make a difference and alleviate hunger in our community, and Arizona.
Please donate today!
Details:
- Summer of a Million Meals runs through Sept. 2, 2024
- Donate at the register at any Fry’s Food Store or online at AZMillionMeals.org
- $1 provides up to 5 meals
- United Food Bank donations qualify for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit
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