Tuesday, November 29 is Giving Tuesday and it’s an incredible way to show your love and support to local organizations here in the city. Promoting local organic food, farms, culinary education, scholarship programs, and volunteer-powered programs happening in town.
Here’s a list of just a few spots in town that contribute to the local food scene or support it in one way or another — show them some love back this year.
Also, head over to givingtuesday.org if you’re in the loving mood to give back to even more folks around the globe.
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
3003 S. Country Club Rd.
When making a donation to the Community Food Bank, you’re helping families in Southern Arizona get access to nutritious food throughout the holiday season and beyond.
“Your gifts fight hunger today by providing meals to our community. Funds also support the broader work of building a healthy, hunger-free future, including community gardens, farmers’ markets, nutrition programs, advocacy, and other initiatives that address the root causes of poverty and hunger.”
To make a donation, visit communityfoodbank.org.
Community Gardens of Tucson
5049 E. Broadway Blvd. #300
Keep in mind that your gift to local farms and organizations could qualify you for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program. This means a possible tax credit of up to $400 is in store or even $800 for those filing taxes together.
“With your help, we can promote local organic food, education and scholarship programs, and amazing, volunteer-powered, neighborhood greenspaces.”
To make a donation, visit communitygardensoftucson.org.
Flowers & Bullets
3538 E. Ellington Pl.
The group is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year and during this season of giving they’ll hoping to grow their midtown farm. Additionally, any donation received will help Flowers & Bullets fund upcoming projects like purchasing the property they’re currently leasing.
“We want all of you to know that the work we’ve been able to do this year would not be possible without this community. Thank you for your support.”
To make a donation, visit givebutter.com.
Mission Garden
946 W. Mission Ln.
This year, grace the garden with your gifts. Mission Garden, located down below Sentinel Peak is one of Tucson’s most precious destinations.
“Know that you make a difference. 100% of your gifts will be put to work at once.”
To make a donation, visit missiongarden.org.
Tucson Hop Shop
3230 N. Dodge Blvd., Unit H
From 5 – 7 p.m., the Living Streets Alliance will be at the Tucson Hop Shop’s beer garden for happy hour festivities. Enjoy a drink, perhaps meet someone new, and support your local community. They’ll also be serving snacks, offering giveaways, and even sharing a few surprises along the way.
“Hop Shop will be donating a portion of our sales revenues to this awesome local organization. Living Streets Alliance is helping to make the streets of Tucson more accessible and friendly for walkers, bikers, and non-drivers in general, and we are on board with the mission.”
For more information, follow Tucson Hop Shop on Facebook.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt 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.
