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Stamp Out Hunger: How to Donate During the Food Bank’s Biggest Drive
Collect a bag of non-perishable food and set it out by your mailbox on May 10 to be picked up by your letter carrier or a volunteer.
Feeding the Community During Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Donations may be dropped off at any of the neighborhood entrances. Last year, festival visitors donated nearly 38,000 pounds of food!
Community Food Bank’s Free 10-Week Culinary Program is Accepting Applications
Applications for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona’s upcoming class are open now through Friday, February 9.
Community Food Bank’s 2023 Holiday Closure Dates
All locations of the Community Food Bank will be closed for distribution and other services from Monday, December 25 – Monday, January 1.
How some local producers are managing an increase in demand
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting small and large producers in unexpected ways. Local producers, as are most businesses, have been forced to forge creative
COVID-19 Updates from the Community Food Bank
You’ve seen the empty grocery store shelves. You’ve seen how many of our neighbors are suddenly out of work, or have kids out of school. Now imagine the hugely
This Week at the Farmers Market: Bok Choy, Sprouts, Fresh Juice & Tamales
All of that rain is gone and out has come the sun. If you let the wet climate keep you home the last few weekends, the markets are ready and waiting […]
This Week at the Farmers Market: Citrus Jubilee, Kombucha & Vegan Baked Goods
We don’t have to think about the weather often in Tucson because it’s usually sunny and warm. Like last weekend, the weather forecast this weekend calls for rai
This Week at the Farmers Market: Apples, Limes & Sugarcane
This week promises several opportunities for fresh, local produce. It’s citrus season squash season is ending. Enjoy the leafy greens and sweet fruit, all grown
This Week at the Farmers Market: Kumquats, Radishes & Microgreens
It is a new year and a fresh opportunity to begin new habits. This year, we suggest eating locally and supporting the small farmers in our area. The perfect pla
This Week at the Farmers Market: Kimchi, Grapefruit, Goat Cheese & Pasta
The holidays are right around the corner and this weekend is the perfect weekend to visit the markets for all of those last minute gift needs. The weather shoul
Donate Food or Match Cash Donations at Mr. An’s Annual Turkey Drive December 15
It’s time to donate with twice the impact. Kwang An, more popularly known as Mr. An, will be collecting frozen turkey, non-perishable food items, and check/cash
This Week at the Farmers Market: Acorn Squash, Pizza, Salsa & Honey
With shorter days and colder nights, the idea of a hot, home cooked dinner is more and more appealing. Stock up on all of the necessary produce and additional i
This Week at the Farmers Market: Cucumbers, Squash, Spices & Hummus
The rush of the holiday season is here. Avoid the hustle and bustle of the shopping malls this year and think local. Go to one of the many farmers markets […]
This Week at the Market: Squash, Carrots, Beets & Apples
If the rumors are true, the temperatures may start to dip. Let’s usher in a new month by celebrating. Each market has a special event this weekend, so be sure [
This Week At the Market: Eggplants, Pupusas & Chile Ristras
This week brings candy, pumpkins, costumes and trick or treating. Are you are dressing up as a comic book character, animal, or something much more unique and c
This Week at the Market: Butternut Squash, Beets & Bell Peppers
This season in Tucson is full of community events, concerts and festivals. While the social calendar continues to fill up, it is important to make time to fill
This Week at the Market: Oyster Mushrooms, Kimchi, Squash & Green Beans
Last week’s annual Tucson Meet Yourself festival featured a celebration of the great food Tucson has to offer. On a smaller, slightly different scale, the weekl
This Week at the Market: Peaches, Pomegranates & Potatoes
October is here and several markets have transitioned to fall/winter hours. Make sure to double check the times before you head out this week. We have finally r
This Week at the Farmers Market: Yellow Watermelon, Turnips, Lemon Cucumbers & Microgreens
As September comes to an end, October brings with it the promise of apple picking and pumpkin patches. Fall in Tucson also includes cooler mornings that turn in
This Week At the Market: Melons, Micro Greens & Acaí
September brings with it the start of football season, cooler temperatures, and all things pumpkin spice. Savor the final flavors of summer with the last of mel
This Week at the Market: White Pomegranates, Peaches & Salmon
Labor Day weekend is upon us. Celebrate the unofficial end of summer with pool parties, concerts, sports and delicious food. Enjoy the three day weekend and tak
This Week at the Market: Watermelon, Kombucha, Eggs & Falafel
The days are starting to get shorter, the nights slightly cooler and football season looms in the future. Hang on to the last remaining moments of the summer se
This Week at the Market: Summer Squash, Pasta & Bacon Mushrooms
School’s back in session and the lazy days of summer have come to an end. It’s time to get back in the swing of the things and the best place to […]
This Week at the Farmers Market: Arugula, Patty Pan Squash, Fresh Bread & Steak
Farmers markets give communities the opportunity to eat local produce and support small farms. The benefits of eating food grown where you live includes better
This Week at the Farmers Market: Okra, Meyer Lemonade, Basil & Tomatoes
Hold on to the last of the fleeting summer months by visiting the local markets and celebrating the fresh produce only available in the warm weather and heavy r
This Week at the Farmers Market: Hummus, Kale, Nectarines & Sprouts
As summer rolls on, the days get lazier and dinner become more about what can be made without turning on the oven. Embrace salads, fire up the grill and enjoy t
This Week at the Farmers Market: Watermelon, Figs, Okra & Sunflower Sprouts
The desert is looking a little greener, the cacti is a bit more plump and the washes have had a few flash floods. Monsoons have injected life back into our comm
Farmers Market Profile: James-Olivia Hillman of Elemental Cupcake & Pickle
James-Olivia Hillman calls out to a market visitor. “Would you like a sample?” When the woman responds that she can’t eat grains, Hillman excitedly hands her a
This Week at the Farmers Market: Tomatoes, Garlic, Chia Seed Pudding & Crepes
Summer has officially arrived. While we wait for the monsoons to make their glorious appearance, let’s make the best of the hot weather. Don’t forget to wear a
This Week at the Farmers Market: Coconuts, Dates, Popsicles & Fresh Juice
This weekend, Father’s Day celebrations will be happening all over the city. Whether you’re cooking breakfast, going to a movie, enjoying a hike, or throwing a
This Week at the Farmers Market: Summer Squash, White Peaches, Cold Brew Coffee and Beef Jerky
Big sporting events are happening in both basketball and soccer (or futbol depending on your preference) this weekend. Spending hours in front of the television
This Week At The Farmers Market: Apricots, Sweet Potatoes, Blackberry Habañero Jam
As the school year winds down and summer plans begin to take shape, the markets are in full swing. Whether you are planning a graduation party or a family backy
This Week At The Farmers Market: Fresh Eggs, Grass Fed Beef, Artisan Breads, Radishes, Green Onions
If you haven’t already figured out what you will be doing to celebrate your mom this weekend, let the farmers’ markets be your guide! They will be the best plac
This Week At The Farmers Market: Garlic Scapes, Fresh Pasta, Bao, Pretzels
Longer days and warmer nights call for eating dinner outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. Head to the farmers’ markets this week to search for what local cro
This Week at the Farmers Market: Asparagus, Beans, Chard, Kale, Radish, Potatoes, Shiitakes
Spring is in the air and as the weather hits that perfect spot, the farmers market becomes the place to be. Full of fresh produce, artisan products and locally
8th Annual Chicken Coop Tour With The Food Conspiracy Co-op Includes Larger Scale Operations
What 8th Annual Chicken Coop Tour When Dec. 5, 10am-3pm Cost $5 More Info foodConspiracy.coop If you’ve ever thought about keeping chickens, you likely ran into
The Rock Hosts Food Drive, Cook-Out & Concert For Community Food Bank
What Food Drive, Concert & Cook-Out When Nov. 14, 4pm to Close Where 136 N Park Ave More Info facebook.com If you find yourself craving barbecue, crawfish, sals
Gather Your Mesquite Pods for Desert Harvesters Milling & Wild Foods Fiesta
Life in the Pods (Flickr: Jason) What 13th Annual Desert Harvesters Mesquite Milling & Wild Foods Fiesta When 4-7pm, June 25 Where Mercado San Agustin Cost $3/g
For the Do-Gooder Foodie: 5 Ways to Volunteer
It’s that time of year again – that special season when so many of us stop to count our blessings. We reflect on our lives, love, abundance, and gratitude we […
