Credit Unions Team Up With Mobile Meals to Fight Hunger in Tucson

(Photo courtesy of Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona)

Credit Unions Team Up With Mobile Meals to Fight Hunger in Tucson

Jul 7, 20232 min read

In a heartfelt display of community collaboration, Tucson credit unions have joined hands with Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona to combat hunger and food insecurity. The businesses lending support include Vantage West Credit Union, Tucson Federal Credit Union, Pyramid Federal Credit Union, Pima Federal Credit Union, Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union, Hughes Federal Credit Union, and the GoWest Foundation.

“It takes a united effort to address the issues of hunger and isolation in a community,” said Roger Clark, Board President of Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona.

a table topped with different types of food on a plate
(Photo courtesy of Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona)

Throughout the month of July, these credit unions will adopt delivery routes, with their leadership and staff stepping up to deliver essential meals to individuals and families facing hunger.

“The leadership and compassion demonstrated by our local credit unions is a testament to their commitment to Tucson and their investment in the long-term well-being of their members,” said Clark. “We at Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona thank each of the Credit Unions involved for their dedication and the culture of giving that they’ve fostered in their organizations.”

Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona has been a pillar of support for the community, providing meals and nourishment to vulnerable populations for years. This partnership between the credit unions and Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona underscores their shared commitment to supporting the Tucson community and addressing the pressing issue of food insecurity.

(Photo courtesy of Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona)

“The GoWest Foundation is proud to partner with Tucson-area credit unions as they collaborate to deliver meals to members of the Tucson community who are unable to cook or shop for themselves,” said Sharee Adkins, Chief Impact Officer and Foundation Executive Director of the GoWest Foundation. “Credit unions play such an important role in their communities and this work with Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona is such a wonderful example of community impact.”

The credit unions’ involvement in the adoption of delivery routes this July signifies their deep-rooted dedication to the Tucson community and their determination to be catalysts for positive change. By actively engaging their staff, volunteers, and resources, they are demonstrating the power of teamwork and the importance of supporting one another during challenging times.

For more information about Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona, visit mobilemealssoaz.org.

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Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

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At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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