Arizona families dealing with food insecurity can pick up free groceries and pet food at United Food Bank\u2019s neighbor pantry event July 10.<\/p>\n
United Food Bank is teaming up with PetSmart Charities for the 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. event at United Food Bank Volunteer Center, 358 E. Javelina Ave. in Mesa.<\/p>\n
All food is provided free of charge to eligible community members. No pre-registration is required; attendees simply need to bring a valid state ID.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe need for food assistance has surged over the past year, and when families struggle to eat, their pets often feel that strain as well. Many people even make the heartbreaking choice to feed their pets before feeding themselves, highlighting just how deep the crisis has become,\u201d according to a release.<\/p>\n
The neighbor\u2019s pantry program is powered by the nonprofit\u2019s grocery rescue program, which recovers fresh, nutritious food from local grocery stores that would otherwise go to waste, it states in the release.<\/p>\n
More than 50% of the food United Food Bank distributes comes from this program, including fresh produce, dairy, meats, bakery items and shelf-stable goods.<\/p>\n
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