United Food Bank

July 8 - Melissa Forrester, Community Outreach Coordinator for the United Food Bank, gave us an overview of her organization and the services they provide. The statistics for hunger in Arizona are appalling - we are tied for the worst state in the nation with Mississippi. The food bank serves an area in south east Arizona of 25,000 square miles. They provide over 45,000 meals a day through over 200 agencies they partner with. Amazingly, because of their efficiency and purchasing power, one dollar will serve five meals. Melissa told us heart-rending stories of people in need and how her agency has helped them. Our club has volunteered with the United Food Bank in the past and will investigate how we can help in future.